new low beam bulbs
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new low beam bulbs
i have an 01 z06 and i want to get new headlight bulbs, i want a bright,clean white, not the cheezy looking blue/purple FAKE HID look, it just cuts down on visibility i know. let me know what bulbs you would reccomend.
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From: Rocky Mount NC
I'm new and all so I shouldn't say this... but search a tiny bit at least before asking.
Here is at least 1 good thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1&forum_id=103
There are 4 or more out there. i know cause I had the same question as you and did a ton of reading here on CF.
Here is at least 1 good thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1&forum_id=103
There are 4 or more out there. i know cause I had the same question as you and did a ton of reading here on CF.
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by rws.1
check out HIR 9011 and 9012
www.rallylights.com
www.rallylights.com
I got the high beams and saw a little improvement... but they're supposed to last longer than conventional bulbs.
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St. Jude Donor '09
I bought Sylvania Silverstar high and low beams, available at WalMart and auto stores. They're whiter, but not HID-white. I think they look normal from the outside. They're a direct replacement ... just swap bulbs (but it's not the simplest job in the world because of tight access). The numbers are 9005 and 9006, I think.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Try this link, it has a great write-up with pictures and illustrations. 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...3&forum_id=103
Bob
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...3&forum_id=103
Bob
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Originally Posted by thug29
Rocketdawg,
Sorry if this is a dumb question but will those Silvania Bulbs you mentioned fit into my 2000 ?
Sorry if this is a dumb question but will those Silvania Bulbs you mentioned fit into my 2000 ?
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by thug29
Rocketdawg,
Sorry if this is a dumb question but will those Silvania Bulbs you mentioned fit into my 2000 ?
Sorry if this is a dumb question but will those Silvania Bulbs you mentioned fit into my 2000 ?
I didn't notice a spectacular improvement, but they are some better.
Melting Slicks
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From: Folsom Lake CA
Don't bother with the Silverstars. Another member went from stock to Silverstars, then finally to PIAA Xtreme White Plus bulbs, which are definitely white.
I ended up going to the PIAAs and it's a world of difference in color. Very white, no blue at all.
I went two steps further:
1) Modified 9005s to fit in the low beam slot. Easy mod.
2) Added a relay so my lows are on at the same time my highs are on. Also an easy mod.
I ended up going to the PIAAs and it's a world of difference in color. Very white, no blue at all.
I went two steps further:
1) Modified 9005s to fit in the low beam slot. Easy mod.
2) Added a relay so my lows are on at the same time my highs are on. Also an easy mod.