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Old Apr 9, 2016 | 12:10 PM
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if you installed a 55w hid kit and your lights are not going down then you do not have a true 55w kit
Now I feel ripped off lol
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Old Apr 10, 2016 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by GCG
As I said, a hyperflash harness will fix hyperflashing turn signals when LEDs are installed.
It seemed that you were referring to only the rear taillights and from the appearance of the harness it would only serve one set of lights. I thought all flasher lights were controlled by a single, central flashing unit like many of my previous cars.
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Old Apr 10, 2016 | 11:39 AM
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So I just found this in the forum, how many of you guys can can support this info?

https://www.corvetteforum.com/how-to...reviews-368757
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Originally Posted by 02GoldVette
So I just found this in the forum, how many of you guys can can support this info?

https://www.corvetteforum.com/how-to...reviews-368757
I put SilverStars in my 4Runner and could never get a set to last more than 6 months. I think I was in the minority, but that is my only experience with any of the bulbs listed.
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I tried the Silverstars, thought they were a waste of money. Tried the Toshiba high beams(now the Phillips) and they were great despite the warmth of the color. I tried the Piaa after giving up on cheap HID's and was pleased. I understand the Phillips 9011/12 are much better. I have them on the workbench waiting to be installed.
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 12:57 AM
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So I take it the Piaa are good. Let me know what you think of the Phillips 9012 (for the low beam) after you install them. Is it white light?

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I tried the Silverstars, thought they were a waste of money. Tried the Toshiba high beams(now the Phillips) and they were great despite the warmth of the color. I tried the Piaa after giving up on cheap HID's and was pleased. I understand the Phillips 9011/12 are much better. I have them on the workbench waiting to be installed.
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 02GoldVette
So I take it the Piaa are good. Let me know what you think of the Phillips 9012 (for the low beam) after you install them. Is it white light?
They were a solid improvement. But the Phillips are supposed to be better. Phillips color temp l think is 4300, so not as blue-white as a 5 or 6000. I learned all this from Daniel Stern Lighting. He has an extensive lighting-only website with lots of research and scholarly articles.
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