Headlight bulbs
03-28-2008, 06:19 PM
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Just remove the black surround and the bulbs just spin out like any other 9006/9005 installation. Very easy, just wear latex gloves to protect against oils getting on the bulbs......shortens bulb life considerably.
I chose to do the 9005 conversion. It puts the "high beam" bulbs in the "low beam" sockets. LOTS MORE light and no need to re-aim. Do a search for the DIY and you will be very pleased
Good Luck
I chose to do the 9005 conversion. It puts the "high beam" bulbs in the "low beam" sockets. LOTS MORE light and no need to re-aim. Do a search for the DIY and you will be very pleased
Good Luck
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03-28-2008, 06:29 PM
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Replace with the same bulbs u had on the car; if you don't, you will have to re-aim the head light assembly, and that is a major PITA. I went with the Sylvania something super bright bulbs and I had to realign my head lamp assy.
03-28-2008, 06:58 PM
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I went with the Silvania Silver Stars Ultra and when I first put them in I had no distance at night to see, I took them out, After a month I tried again and found that they are a pita to get in right, It feels like they went in right but the first time they didn't, When I tried again I took my time and got them in right and they are a lot better than stock for sure, I would be willing to say you had the same prob I had, The light pointed to the ground about 20 feet out. I would try them again and you will be surprized.. Again, No re-aiming with the new bulbs.
03-28-2008, 07:01 PM
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I went with the Silvania Silver Stars Ultra and when I first put them in I had no distance at night to see, I took them out, After a month I tried again and found that they are a pita to get in right, It feels like they went in right but the first time they didn't, When I tried again I took my time and got them in right and they are a lot better than stock for sure, I would be willing to say you had the same prob I had, The light pointed to the ground about 20 feet out. I would try them again and you will be surprized.. Again, No re-aiming with the new bulbs.
04-27-2009, 11:17 AM
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I went with the Silvania Silver Stars Ultra and when I first put them in I had no distance at night to see, I took them out, After a month I tried again and found that they are a pita to get in right, It feels like they went in right but the first time they didn't, When I tried again I took my time and got them in right and they are a lot better than stock for sure, I would be willing to say you had the same prob I had, The light pointed to the ground about 20 feet out. I would try them again and you will be surprized.. Again, No re-aiming with the new bulbs.
I'm hesitant to adjust the aiming, because of what I've been reading about the adjusting screws breaking.
Anyway, does it help to take off the headlamp cover to properly seat the bulbs? I'm talking about removing the large body colored piece (don't know the proper name for it!). It's attached with about 6 torx screws
Anyone else have any experience with this?
Thanks! Steve
