Upgraded Headlight Bulb for 02-04 Headlights
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Upgraded Headlight Bulb for 02-04 Headlights
Looking to upgrade my bulbs to something brighter and wonder if anyone has any experience or advice on a brighter bulb?
Here are the 2 I was looking at-My concerns are life since searching I found people complaining about short life on the ultras, but know nothing about the zXe's.
Sylvania SilverStar® zXe - Headlight Capsule
Sylvania SilverStar® zXe 9007SZ/2BP - Headlight Capsule | O'Reilly Auto Parts
Sylvania SilverStar® ULTRA - Headlight Bulb
Sylvania SilverStar® ULTRA 9007SUBP - Headlight Bulb | O'Reilly Auto Parts
Here are the 2 I was looking at-My concerns are life since searching I found people complaining about short life on the ultras, but know nothing about the zXe's.
Sylvania SilverStar® zXe - Headlight Capsule
Sylvania SilverStar® zXe 9007SZ/2BP - Headlight Capsule | O'Reilly Auto Parts
Sylvania SilverStar® ULTRA - Headlight Bulb
Sylvania SilverStar® ULTRA 9007SUBP - Headlight Bulb | O'Reilly Auto Parts
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i installed these over a year ago, along with the upgraded harness. absolutely one of the best mods I ever did. Clean white light, never have been "flashed" by oncoming drivers, and the cost, $11.50 is cheap enough I bought 2 extra.
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i installed these over a year ago, along with the upgraded harness. absolutely one of the best mods I ever did. Clean white light, never have been "flashed" by oncoming drivers, and the cost, $11.50 is cheap enough I bought 2 extra.
Susquehanna MotorSports - Auto Performance Product
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Susquehanna MotorSports - Auto Performance Product
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HL78167L 60/55W Long Life, 1350 Lumens, 550 Hr Avg Life
What's up with the harness? They are not plug and go?
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No I got the 80/100's. I know they say 100 hr life but I've had mine for over a year and they are still as bright as ever. the harness is an upgrade to allow full battery voltage to the bulbs, with out excessive amps through the switch. I know I could have built one myself, but they use ceramic ends and 2 relays and its all plug and play. it was just too sweet to pass up.
Again I can't express too much about how happy I am with this setup. My 50 yr old eyes just didn't like driving at night anymore, but with this setup I am more than confident about my night vision again.
I've always had extra lights on my rig, fogs, drivers, etc, with these bulbs I don't need anything else.
Barney
Again I can't express too much about how happy I am with this setup. My 50 yr old eyes just didn't like driving at night anymore, but with this setup I am more than confident about my night vision again.
I've always had extra lights on my rig, fogs, drivers, etc, with these bulbs I don't need anything else.
Barney
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No I got the 80/100's. I know they say 100 hr life but I've had mine for over a year and they are still as bright as ever. the harness is an upgrade to allow full battery voltage to the bulbs, with out excessive amps through the switch. I know I could have built one myself, but they use ceramic ends and 2 relays and its all plug and play. it was just too sweet to pass up.
Again I can't express too much about how happy I am with this setup. My 50 yr old eyes just didn't like driving at night anymore, but with this setup I am more than confident about my night vision again.
I've always had extra lights on my rig, fogs, drivers, etc, with these bulbs I don't need anything else.
Barney
Again I can't express too much about how happy I am with this setup. My 50 yr old eyes just didn't like driving at night anymore, but with this setup I am more than confident about my night vision again.
I've always had extra lights on my rig, fogs, drivers, etc, with these bulbs I don't need anything else.
Barney
So where is this harness you speak of? Where can I order that and what's it take to install? Thanks Barny
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I'm pretty much just looking for cheap and easy on this one. I like the way my lenses and headlights in general look and they are in very good shape.
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It's a new harness that utilizes your oem headlight plug. The kit comes with new bulbs, harness and ballast. Basically everything you need for set up. Mine were $90 with shipping but I got the high/low beam set up. I wanna say they have a 50,000 hour life but I could be wrong. I ordered a set for my dad and he loves them.
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It's a new harness that utilizes your oem headlight plug. The kit comes with new bulbs, harness and ballast. Basically everything you need for set up. Mine were $90 with shipping but I got the high/low beam set up. I wanna say they have a 50,000 hour life but I could be wrong. I ordered a set for my dad and he loves them.
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pretty easy to install, it took me about an hour maybe a little more because I hid the ballast and stuff to make it look nice and neat. Here's the link to them
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pretty easy to install, it took me about an hour maybe a little more because I hid the ballast and stuff to make it look nice and neat. Here's the link to them
HID Kits, BMW Aftermarket Bumpers & Lighting, DEPO - DDM Tuning
HID Kits, BMW Aftermarket Bumpers & Lighting, DEPO - DDM Tuning
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I got my harness and bulbs from the same place. I was unsure of the exact harness I needed, so I dropped them an email and received an almost instant response. they gave me lead time and correct part #s and were right on schedule with shipping.
as to the 100 hr rating. like I said before, I've been running mine for over a yr and no worries. And the bulbs are cheap enough that I bought 4 up front.
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