What kit for replacement headlights
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I bought the high wattage kit but I've only ever used low wattage bulbs. They work OK for me and even though the roads here are narrow, I don't often drive at night. Whichever bulb you use the light is much better focussed.
I'd say pay the $$ and decide later.
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Apologies for the late reply.
I bought the high wattage kit but I've only ever used low wattage bulbs. They work OK for me and even though the roads here are narrow, I don't often drive at night. Whichever bulb you use the light is much better focussed.
I'd say pay the $$ and decide later.
I bought the high wattage kit but I've only ever used low wattage bulbs. They work OK for me and even though the roads here are narrow, I don't often drive at night. Whichever bulb you use the light is much better focussed.
I'd say pay the $$ and decide later.
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I have the H4 55W/60s and they work OK on the backroads in England - way better than the Camaro. The high wattage are 90/135s so may be quite bright on a rural road for an opposing driver even though the cut off is quite good.
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T84:
Light Cannon
Both:
The T84 is defiantly useable and has a nice pattern, but you're using almost 3 times the power to make the same amount of light. In addition, you're having to run large relay harnesses and you have the same issues with halogen bulbs relatively short lifespan.
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This is a comparison shot of the Euro T84 housings using the high-wattage kit vs, the Original Light cannons using a 6000K 35w HID bulb.
The T84 is defiantly useable and has a nice pattern, but you're using almost 3 times the power to make the same amount of light. In addition, you're having to run large relay harnesses and you have the same issues with halogen bulbs relatively short lifespan.
The T84 is defiantly useable and has a nice pattern, but you're using almost 3 times the power to make the same amount of light. In addition, you're having to run large relay harnesses and you have the same issues with halogen bulbs relatively short lifespan.
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I have had the 90/135's installed for several years now and when I hit the high-beams it looks like a small aircraft is landing. I drive the car every day and 90% of my miles are at night and (so far) have not had to even replace a bulb. If I had it to do over, I would buy the exact same kit.
Big plus is even the high beams do not bother on-coming traffic due to the pattern.
