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bigdaddymike745 · 06-17-2005, 02:07 AM

hey guys. i currently have the EuroDezign headlight bulbs and im pretty happy with them. i want to make the 9005-9006 conversion. what is better, doing the conversion or getting the Nokya high wattage bulbs with harness upgrade. or maybe i can even get the high wattage Nokya bulbs and do a conversion on them. i just want to do something and dong know what with ym lights. i like the way they are but i hear the conversion is greatr. can someone tell me something bout the high wattege bulbs

87Camry5Speed · 06-17-2005, 06:46 AM

Hit up the Camry FAQ, short answer is unless you're modifying the harness too don't run the high-watt bulbs. For what it's worth, I have Sylvania Cool Blue 9005's (65 watt), and they made a lot of difference.

Steve

dna59 · 06-17-2005, 08:18 AM

I don't think you would want to run high wattage bulbs on stock wiring harness. That might not be a good thing in the end.

***BLUEMEANIE*** · 06-17-2005, 09:12 AM

your 9005 bulb actually produces more lumins than your 9006 at only 5~10 more watts no matter what the total wattage of the bulb. If you upgrade the harnesses to run higher wattage bulbs you might as well still do the conversion anyways.

Bunthy · 06-17-2005, 10:29 AM

yeah, you need to add harness and relay <- just to be safe.

bigdaddymike745 · 06-17-2005, 11:09 AM

did anyone ever put high wattage and conversion with upgraded harness

bigdaddymike745 · 06-17-2005, 11:40 AM

would i see a big difference if i go with high wattage bulbs over the regular ones. and also can it do something to the lins of the headlight due to heat?

TakeABao · 06-17-2005, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddymike745

would i see a big difference if i go with high wattage bulbs over the regular ones. and also can it do something to the lins of the headlight due to heat?

Yes. Cops will pull ya over. Those cheap ricer bulbs give off a distinct blue hue and there are going to be pigs out there who just love to pull people over for having blue/"hyperwhite" bulbs.

If you're going for the ultimate white and distance (without doing a projector retrofit), I'd suggest geting a pair of 9005 Silverstars and modding those. Make sure you aim otherwise you'll still be blinding folks on the road. G'luck with your mod. Post if you need help doing it...

I speak from experience....

dario · 06-17-2005, 02:04 PM

YES. Just two days ago I replaced mine stock 93 headlights with a crystal ones. Then I changed mine stock headlight harness with a high wattage 9005 harnes. Then I bought a pair of 9005 Silverstars and put it in mine low beams. So with all that mine lights are bright at night and it is as close to go to HID without expensive kits and projectors. I am very happy with output.