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AJW6 · 07-31-2009, 01:40 AM

I joined here awhile ago because I had a question, but never really got interested in customizing my car. So far i've only tinted the windows, put vent visors on, and installed a mesh grill. I'd light to do something to the headlights but not sure what yet.

The current lights are kind of yellowy and dull. I want to get like a hyperwhite or whatever bulb, but I don't know what I'd need. I assume the bulb won't just fit into a stock housing. Is there a very white bulb for a stock headlight? or do I need an aftermarket one?

AJW6 · 07-31-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hummerh2o

if you want something cheap get an aftermarket HID kit around 60 bucks on ebay and get 6000k bulbs for a bright white light.

I already have fog lights, and in washington one can only have two pairs of lights on the front at one time. I want to do something nice to my current low/high beams. Can I just throw in a high intensity bulb? or do I need to get a whole new headlight to encase it?

Also, kind of randomly, is it possible to clean up old headlights and make them look clear and now yellowy?

***PhatRoyale*** · 07-31-2009, 02:58 PM

Meguiars PlastX for the headlights.

You can find many different H4 halogen bulbs on ebay.

AJW6 · 07-31-2009, 04:06 PM

what about xenon lights? I was reading up on them and I'm not sure whether I could just plug them in and be all set or would I need a conversion kit or something. Anyone have any knowledge on this subject?

fishexpo101 · 07-31-2009, 04:15 PM

Xenon bulbs are generally used in HID systems. They cannot be wired straight into you existing system, as they are not able to power them up correctly. You'll need a ballast and igniter to get them to light up. Keep in mind, that HID bulbs also work differently than standard halogen - you might have an issue if you run them in a stock housing without taking the proper precautions. One is glare - especially to the other driver, the other is they made not pass inspection - some states would consider this modification "for off-road use only". In those cases, you cannot get the car registered for the street - just a warning.