what kind of headlight bulbs should i get

[dan_wit_a_tan]

Hey,

I have a 2001 slev6 solara and im looking for some xenons or something....

what are the cheapest solution for this look? (I know next to nothing about them)

like what type of bulbs are available and which gives the roughest look??

also, roughly how long would this take or how difficult would it be? could it be done with common household tools?

thanks guys..
dan

[bassthrive]

sylvania silverstars - the best all around

no tools needed, just remove the rubber boot from behind the headlight housing, undo the metal clip and wiring harness, then replace the bulb. dont touch the glass part because oils from your skin will make the bulb blow!

[dan_wit_a_tan]

thanks alot....do you know of any imitation hid's that are a durable as these ones? im looking for more of a blue tint, or white with a TOUCH of blue

should i be worried about sizes or watts?

also, is this something i could probably just get at canadian tire??

thanks

[bassthrive]

There is also a bulb called "cool blue" that will give you the xenon "look". I personally think its ricey, plus they throw a lot less light than stock, but to each his own. Stay with the name brands and avoid anything with korean characters and xenon spelled with a Z. Dont get overwattage bulbs (like 90 or 100w) because they will melt your harnesses.

[BLUEMEANIE]

sylvania silverstars

[Bunthy]

yeah, take everyone's advice here and stick with silverstar. I tried them tinted blue bulbs before and spent over $100 trying different ones out.... If you want brighter bulbs, try the European silverstars. their clear, not tinted like the American silverstars. You should be able to find some on ebay. try this site for a good read on EVERYTHING lighting related:



http://faqlight.carpassion.info/

[Bunthy]

yeah, take everyone's advice here and stick with silverstar. I tried them tinted blue bulbs before and spent over $100 trying different ones out....


If you want brighter bulbs, try the European silverstars. their clear, not tinted like the American silverstars. Not tint = more light output. You should be able to find some on ebay.

try this site for a good read on EVERYTHING lighting related:

http://faqlight.carpassion.info/

[bassthrive]

Originally Posted by Bunthy

If you want brighter bulbs, try the European silverstars. their clear, not tinted like the American silverstars. Not tint = more light output.

Agreed. I tried both euro and usa spec silverstars. The euro ones are brighter, but they are the same color as stock headlights because they dont have the slight blue tint that the US specs have to make the crisp white light you see in the advertisements.

[Tercel GTS]

I used some purple tinted bulbs off ebay, 100watt. They looked like HID's more than anything else I've seen and still presented good lighting, unlike most blue bulbs. Paid less than $20 delivered and used them 3 years before switching to yellow's.

BTW, yellow bulbs light up the road really nice!

[itzsteven]

How about toshiba HIR bulb. But they only have for 9006 and 9005, around $60 a pair. I've never tried it, so I don't know it's good or not, but a lot of members from hidplanet said it worth the money.