Installing PIAA's.... - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

V6LE · 04-17-2002, 10:30 PM

Hey guys,

How would you go about putting in PIAA bulbs into the car?? Any webpage with instructions??

AND....What type would you reccomend??..Super white, plasma etc....(9006)

Thanks as always!

***EKam*** · 04-17-2002, 11:26 PM

Uh, did you read your owner's manual about changing light bulbs?

I don't recommend any of them.

Luc · 04-17-2002, 11:29 PM

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On 2002-04-17 23:30, V6LE wrote:
Hey guys,

How would you go about putting in PIAA bulbs into the car?? Any webpage with instructions??

No offense, but are you serious? Check the owner's manual.

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AND....What type would you reccomend??..Super white, plasma etc....(9006)

Thanks as always!

It depends on how much you want to spend for them. Higher wattage bulbs may require upgraded harnesses since the stock 22-gauge wires weren't meant to carry that much current. Check the Sylvania SilverStars also since people have liked them much.

Luc

V6LE · 04-17-2002, 11:53 PM

No, I did not look over the manual..I should though.

What would you reccomend then?

Luc · 04-18-2002, 12:08 AM

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On 2002-04-18 00:53, V6LE wrote:
No, I did not look over the manual..I should though.

What would you reccomend then?

I have the Cool Blues and though they are not as bright, but good intensity to see what's in front. I've found that those higher wattage bulbs don't shine as well, since my friend has them. But they appear nice when looking at them, which kinda render them useless for the road. I'd first try the Sylvania Silverstars. I had PIAAs before and they didn't even last 1 year, luckily, my light harness is still working. The Cool Blues have lasted 2 years so far.

Luc

b00tyhunterX · 04-18-2002, 12:17 AM

yeah try the silverstars...i'm using them for my highs, lows, and fogs and i'm really happy with them...so far at least...hehe

woshiagni · 04-18-2002, 01:56 AM

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On 2002-04-18 00:29, Luc wrote:
... since the stock 22-gauge wires weren't meant to carry that much current.

omg the stock wires are only 22-gauge? that's like... thinner than some speaker wires...

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Tubbyc · 04-18-2002, 02:00 AM

what.. PIAA didn't last for more then 1 year.. wow.. I was thinking of getting it..
I bought RAZO (carmate), that thing didn't last for more than 6 weeks..

I would recommend bulbs that can heat up about 4000K or plus.. it gives you a more HID like color. Be careful at using the right wattage bulb.. or it can melt the socket. The changing procedure should be pretty straight forward in the owner's manual. basically, loosen the connector that is connected to the bulb.. then turn the bulb to take it out. put the new one in, then connect the wire again.

***EKam*** · 04-18-2002, 07:01 AM

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On 2002-04-18 03:00, Tubbyc wrote:

I would recommend bulbs that can heat up about 4000K or plus..

Heat up? I don't think you seem to know what you're talking about here. :roll:

V6LE · 04-18-2002, 08:09 AM

He is probably talking about 4000 Kelvin..(HOT!)

Anyway...I will look into the sylvania ones..Thanks for the help!

***EKam*** · 04-18-2002, 09:25 AM

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On 2002-04-18 09:09, V6LE wrote:
He is probably talking about 4000 Kelvin..(HOT!)

4000K doesn't mean that it's running hot, heck I can have a 40W bulb at 4000K, it's the blue coating that's tricking your eyes.

And I wonder why my 35W bulbs can run at amazingly high 6000K while being colder than regular bulbs huh? :roll:

TOM'S CAMRY · 04-18-2002, 01:57 PM

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On 2002-04-17 23:30, V6LE wrote:
Hey guys,

How would you go about putting in PIAA bulbs into the car?? Any webpage with instructions??

It is very easy to change the light bulb of Camry. U can change it without read the manual. If u can touch the pulg of the bulbs, then u will know..also be careful when u change it, NEVER touch the White Bulbs with your fingers!

BTW, I am using PIAA 9006 51W HB!
Calvin

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96CamrySt4 · 04-18-2002, 04:50 PM

I agree its easy to change the low/high beams on the camry. I have a 96. Takes about 5 minutes and half a brain. I purchased the Sylvania SilverStar bulbs @ 24.95 a wack (US) - think i got kinda raped there but whatever... they work awesome...

Before that I had APc (American Products Company) Superwhite 9006 for low beams... they were great for the TWO MONTHS THAT THEY LASTED.. i would not recommend.. i think they would have screwed up my whole lighting system if i had them in any longer..

So far, i would recommend the Sylvania's :smile:

Peace, E-dub