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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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I have heard good things about the Philips Xtreme Power bulbs, most say they are the brightest DOT legal bulb out there for our trucks. Hella makes a 100/80 9007 bulb, but at the least you would need to add heavier wiring and relays, and I don't know if the additional heat would effect the housings.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ruli00
I ordered a 35w 5000k set.

I'll see how it turns out.
I might consider doing that projecter retrofit thread that was posted recently


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Thats what I did before the retrofit. When ready all you'll need is new D2S wires that go from ballasts to new D2S bulbs if using the FX-R projector.

For anyone that cares the picture below is the light from a FX-R projector retrofit. NOT from the projector bought lights that are for mostly looks not output lighting.




 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by CameronA710
I'd recommend Sylvania's Silverstar Ultra bulbs! I have them in my headlights and fogs. Very bright, and a nice clear white light. Sylvania says Up to 50% brighter, up to 40% more downroad visibility and up to 50% more sideroad visibility, and I'd agree. I picked up both at Wal-Mart for under 90 bucks. Easy upgrade. I would advise not doing it on a rainy or humid day. I've seen moisture fog up a lens, and it's very hard to remove.
I'm sorry but I have to disagree here, the Silverstar's are the worst IMO. They don't last long and are not that bright, def not worth the money they charge. For $35 you can get a set of single beam HID's from DDM...and they're just plug and go.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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Hey Powerz69...they look excellent!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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NOTHING WRONG WITH SILVERSTARS. THEY WORK FINE & ARE EXTREMELY BRIGHT COMPARED TO STOCK BULB.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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I agree with the Big Red Canadian, Silverstar is good for the price....
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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Not for the price, you get a lifetime warranty with the HID's for the same price or cheaper,
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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They must be cheaper in Canada then.
 
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Silverstar 9007 for 49.99 a pair at Canadian Tire
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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35w HID kit at DDM for $35...lifetime warranty
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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ok Joe I'll bite what is DDM?
 
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probably can't post the link so ddmtuning dot and then use your imagination. Ha
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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I'd really like to do the FX-R mod power69 did, with the HID's they look awesome!
 
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that's great Joe thanks for the link
 
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Just put then on today

EVERYONE NEEDS TO BUY HIDs

I love these things, they blow silverstools out of the water.

at least 3x as bright

But I would not put 55w on without a projector.


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