I didn't put on the O-ring either, I don't think it's that important.

 

I did this conversion a few months back. I didn't use the O-ring and have yet to adjust the beam properly. :lol:

 

The O-ring isn't that big a deal. Tho to prevent vibrating the filimant loose causing premature bulb failure you might want to use it, the tighter they are the better.


OT: I just finished my 9005/9006 to 9003 (H4) conversion on my AE102. ...jdm headlamps baby!

 

I did this conversion a few months back. I didn't use the O-ring and have yet to adjust the beam properly. :lol:

Why is that funny? Are you laughing at the drivers that you are probably blinding?

I did this conversion on a 626 and the beam would have been really annoying to other drivers if I hadn't done the beam adjustment. I tried it out with a friend in another car; it was pretty bad before I fixed the alignment (even though it was fine using 9006s).

 

A tip on converting the bulbs (sorry if this is already in the FAQ): use a hot knife. Heat the blade using a gas stove and trim the plastic away. Make sure you have plenty of ventilation (best done outdoors); the smell is really bad.

 

Why is that funny? Are you laughing at the drivers that you are probably blinding?

I did this conversion on a 626 and the beam would have been really annoying to other drivers if I hadn't done the beam adjustment. I tried it out with a friend in another car; it was pretty bad before I fixed the alignment (even though it was fine using 9006s).

I haven't done anything because I don't drive at night (I don't drink & drive) plus wherever I hang out is usually in walking distance. Which has me asking myself why did I even buy the Silverstars in the first place? I put the lol smiley there for the fact that I changed the bulbs a while ago and and yet to adjust them. Thats my laziness. Some people really look into things too much in this case smileys. Plus there have been many times in which brand new cars/suv's have had me squinting and damn near closing me eyes due to their H.I.D.'s out of the factory. Even properly aimed lights can hurt/blind you.

 

Has anyone had problems doing this converison with that factory wiring? Is everyone using the same wattage but a 9006 instead of a 9005?

 

australias harness is a H4 type capable of 100w, i feel sorry for you guys

 

Has anyone had problems doing this converison with that factory wiring? Is everyone using the same wattage but a 9006 instead of a 9005?

Other people pointed out here that the harness is the same for both low/high beams - 65w...so it's fine. Just don't use the cheap bulbs that are over 65w, otherwise that's when you'll have problems.

 

^^ Right, anything over 65 watts will obliterate the wiring harness. For the record my Cool Blue's are 65W.

Well I had it out late last night and DAMN!! I was about ten carlengths behind a late-model Trans Am and my low-beams reached all the way to his bumper with perfect clarity. Peripheral vision (you know, out the corners of your eyes) has improved dramatically. So far I haven't pissed anyone off or attracted unwanted attention, that's a good thing. I really can't use the high-beams now unless I'm 100% sure no one else is around besides, I really don't need em 90% of the time now

I'm fairly sure my headlights are now aimed well, but these bulbs throw out so much light that it's hard to make out the beam pattern for correct adjustment. I do know, at least, that they're level with one another.

Steve

 

I dont know why but I did that conversion yesterday too, I put Sylvania Silverstar too, haha took me 10 minutes And i also put extreme white corner bulb anyways that's funny how much people did this yesterday.

 

^^Yeah it's definitely worthwhile if you have a few bucks to spare on lights. I have night classes 4x a week this semester, so I appreciate having the extra light... some of the roads I'm on are loaded with deer so gotta be careful :thumbup:

Steve

 

Other people pointed out here that the harness is the same for both low/high beams - 65w...so it's fine. Just don't use the cheap bulbs that are over 65w, otherwise that's when you'll have problems.

What I don't get is how using an 80W bulb would be that much worse heat-wise than a 65W bulb (I wouldn't use an 80W bulb out of respect for other drivers; "golden rule").

An 80W bulb produces about 25% more heat than a 65W bulb. One would think that the designers have more than a 25% margin of error on the design of the wires/socket, etc.

 

After I sell my 9006 xtreme white bulbs I'm gonna try this and switch to 9005 xtreme whites since I have no high beams and need more light.

 

ok....got to bestbuy (if u still have 9006s) and get those bulbs by Redline...these ARE similar to the fake HID except that theyre brighter (i think) than silverstars and for me at least, they last longer. u conversion guys might want to look into their 9005s but i'm gonna try that conversion this weekend and see how it goes because my 06s are pretty bright as is.
this is just my suggestion.

 

i did my conversion a few months ago but since the snow has started i have noticed that there is significantly more glare when it is snowing or foggy out. its kinda like using your highbeams in the snow/fog. i know that i am probably just whining and i do appreciate the increase in light on the non-snowing/foggy nights. im just wondering if anyone else has noticed this?

for you southern folks with no snow.... i envy you

 

Why is that funny? Are you laughing at the drivers that you are probably blinding?

I did this conversion on a 626 and the beam would have been really annoying to other drivers if I hadn't done the beam adjustment. I tried it out with a friend in another car; it was pretty bad before I fixed the alignment (even though it was fine using 9006s).

I didn't mean to click the laughing one, this is the thing I was after: :hammer:
Don't pay much attention to what smilie I click considering I can't see them in the posting box.

BTW I'm not blinding anybody, that O-Ring has nothing to do with the alignment. It just keeps the bulbs from rattling around, as bluemeanie said. I adjusted the alignment, no problems. But, if it'll make ya happy, I'll got put them in, k?

Better question: Why did you quote me instead of Durrby? He said his wasn't aligned right. MINE ARE!

 

^^^go back to page 1...he did quote me.

 

>< my silverstar 9005s (9006 converted) burnt out in like 7 months... anyone tried the Philips Vision Plus? I read that it competes against the Osram Silverstar. I see forums that say there r no 9006 visionplus, but i see them... even on philips' website. any difference between european and US ones? O_O Philips' site is so crappy, can't even tell which bulb is better than the other... I am staying far away from ebay bulbs (tried the eurodezigns 8500K while i ordered the 6000k)... those things w/ those dark tint really sux, yes they "look" white, but it's actually very dim...

dunno what i've been smokin, but i'm gonna stay away from tinted bulbs from now on...

some links that i've read
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1392727
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1358127
http://www.nam.lighting.philips.com/us/automotive/products/visionplus.php

 

^^^go back to page 1...he did quote me.

LMAO Now that is funny. I think I need some new contacts... :

My bad ralfp.

As far as the headlights go, I'm sticking with silverstars, unless I find the money to get projectors. All the light I need.

 

I tried this on my OEM fog lights, and the bulb exploded from the heat.