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02 Headlight Question
My headlights on the 02 F350 are adjusted dead on by the dealer, I even customed the adjustment a tad higher.......either way the brightness of these headlamps really is not bright by my standards..........anyone upgrage bulbs, and to watt?.........any problem melting wires? maybe my eyes are just gettin old. Dan / ft
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02 Headlight Question
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 25-Nov-02 AT 11:14 PM (EST)]I just posted this in the "Constructive Criticism" thread... oh well, no harm repeating it here. You can replace them with "PIAA 9007 Xtreme White Plus" (Model # 19617 - twin pack) or "PIAA 9007 Platinum Super White" (Model # 19607 - twin pack) bulbs. These model #'s are for 92-02 F-Series Ford trucks. I did, and there is a real hecova' difference. I plan on doing my fogs & reverse lights, too. I have had no problems with heat melting wires or anything of that nature, and have been running like this for over 20,000 miles in all sorts of weather.
I went with the Xtreme White Plus because that's what the store I went to had, and I wanted them "NOW". I'm not sure of how the Platinum Super Whites work, but am VERY happy with my choice. I read later that mine are brighter than the Platinums, anyway. I just saw them on http://www.accessconnect.com/store/showdetl.cfm?&DID=16&Product_ID=364&CATID=49 for $61.90 (about $20 less than what I paid) -- you can probably find them for a couple bucks less if you shop around online. The install is simple; just replace the bulbs (MAKE SURE YOU DON'T TOUCH THE GLASS ON THE BULBS WHEN YOU DO THIS!!!). I keep the old factory ones in my truck in case I ever get a burnout.
I went with the Xtreme White Plus because that's what the store I went to had, and I wanted them "NOW". I'm not sure of how the Platinum Super Whites work, but am VERY happy with my choice. I read later that mine are brighter than the Platinums, anyway. I just saw them on http://www.accessconnect.com/store/showdetl.cfm?&DID=16&Product_ID=364&CATID=49 for $61.90 (about $20 less than what I paid) -- you can probably find them for a couple bucks less if you shop around online. The install is simple; just replace the bulbs (MAKE SURE YOU DON'T TOUCH THE GLASS ON THE BULBS WHEN YOU DO THIS!!!). I keep the old factory ones in my truck in case I ever get a burnout.
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[font face= "copperplate gothic bold"] I hear a favorite bulb is Sylvania Silver Stars. I do not use them.
I cannot remember the name of what I have but they are 100W/80W. The fogs that I have added are now just really decoration as these bulbs put out a tremendous amount of light. I've had them for about 8months now with no ill effects.
I cannot remember the name of what I have but they are 100W/80W. The fogs that I have added are now just really decoration as these bulbs put out a tremendous amount of light. I've had them for about 8months now with no ill effects.
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>[font face= "copperplate gothic bold"] I hear a favorite
>bulb is Sylvania Silver Stars. I do not use them.
>
>I cannot remember the name of what I have but they are
>100W/80W. The fogs that I have added are now just really
>decoration as these bulbs put out a tremendous amount of
>light. I've had them for about 8months now with no ill
>effects.
It must be true....what people say about turning 40 and eyesight
.
You're killing me.
>bulb is Sylvania Silver Stars. I do not use them.
>
>I cannot remember the name of what I have but they are
>100W/80W. The fogs that I have added are now just really
>decoration as these bulbs put out a tremendous amount of
>light. I've had them for about 8months now with no ill
>effects.
It must be true....what people say about turning 40 and eyesight
. You're killing me.
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02 Headlight Question
>[font face= "copperplate gothic bold"] I hear a favorite
>bulb is Sylvania Silver Stars. I do not use them.
>
>I cannot remember the name of what I have but they are
>100W/80W. The fogs that I have added are now just really
>decoration as these bulbs put out a tremendous amount of
>light. I've had them for about 8months now with no ill
>effects.
Your fogs still may have some use, since they sit lower than your headlights they willl cut underneath the fog and help illuminate the road. Blue lenses on your fogs will help in snowstorms too.
2000 F350SDXLT,SRW,RC,5spd man,V10, Front Leveling Kit,4.30 gears, 285/75/16 Wild Country, Moon Roof, Tinted Windows, Blacked out Tails
>bulb is Sylvania Silver Stars. I do not use them.
>
>I cannot remember the name of what I have but they are
>100W/80W. The fogs that I have added are now just really
>decoration as these bulbs put out a tremendous amount of
>light. I've had them for about 8months now with no ill
>effects.
Your fogs still may have some use, since they sit lower than your headlights they willl cut underneath the fog and help illuminate the road. Blue lenses on your fogs will help in snowstorms too.
2000 F350SDXLT,SRW,RC,5spd man,V10, Front Leveling Kit,4.30 gears, 285/75/16 Wild Country, Moon Roof, Tinted Windows, Blacked out Tails
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What happened to the font on this post??? Haroutd... was this your fault???
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No. It is mine. 
I have been experimenting with different fonts. You can see how I did it if you hit "reply with quote" on the message that I wrote. Then you can do it too! 
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>What happened to the font on this post??? Haroutd... was
>this your fault???
>
>Matt
>
>2002, F250 SD, SC, 8' Bed, V10, 3.73 LS, Arizona Beige, ICI
>Stainless Step Bars, Truxedo Tonneau, Prodigy Brake Control,
>Flowmaster 40
Man, I feel so at home here on this forum! I always get blamed for everything that goes wrong at the house, too.
>this your fault???
>
>Matt
>
>2002, F250 SD, SC, 8' Bed, V10, 3.73 LS, Arizona Beige, ICI
>Stainless Step Bars, Truxedo Tonneau, Prodigy Brake Control,
>Flowmaster 40
Man, I feel so at home here on this forum! I always get blamed for everything that goes wrong at the house, too.
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