headlights and tire pressure
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Cruising
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From: fl
headlights and tire pressure
Is there a replacement bulb for the OEM headlight bulbs that will provide more light using the existing housing and wires? Also, what have people found to be the best tire pressure for everyday driving for a C5 coupe? I live in Florida and presently have the pressure at 32 lbs. all around. thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Simi Valley CA
Re: headlights and tire pressure (coventry)
Xenon plasma bulbs available in the mall have a reasonable rep considering they are pretty cheap. I have a set, but haven't put them in yet. However, they received pretty good reviews when I asked around.
Cold, I'm at 30lbs.
Oh by the way, welcome :cheers:
Cold, I'm at 30lbs.
Oh by the way, welcome :cheers:
Pro
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Woburn MA
Re: headlights and tire pressure (coventry)
You might want try a set of Xenon charged (not really) lamps from Toucan, they are called Eurolites.
They are available in an 80 watt version for low beams (9006) which is brighter than stock (55 watt) and has a bluish tint.
You can get them at most performance auto shops, especially those catering to rice.
They also offer a matching fog lamp 893. However they are not available in the higher wattage (37 watts only)
If you want a higher wattage fog, go with an 885, it is 50 watt
Burn those retinas!!!
Tom :cheers:
They are available in an 80 watt version for low beams (9006) which is brighter than stock (55 watt) and has a bluish tint.
You can get them at most performance auto shops, especially those catering to rice.
They also offer a matching fog lamp 893. However they are not available in the higher wattage (37 watts only)
If you want a higher wattage fog, go with an 885, it is 50 watt
Burn those retinas!!!
Tom :cheers:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: NC
Re: headlights and tire pressure (lildreamer7007)
Yup...Right in your owner's manual. It really is very good.
BTW...I didn't need to remove the top cover at all. The black plastic
lens surround came off easily.
I would suggest you remove the headlight motor fuses after
opening the headlights. Just a safety thing.
Also, I installed the XENON higher wattage low beams and
my impression is that though they appear brighter looking
at them (because they're whiter), I don't believe they light the
road any better than the factory bulbs.
...GeorgeC
BTW...I didn't need to remove the top cover at all. The black plastic
lens surround came off easily.
I would suggest you remove the headlight motor fuses after
opening the headlights. Just a safety thing.
Also, I installed the XENON higher wattage low beams and
my impression is that though they appear brighter looking
at them (because they're whiter), I don't believe they light the
road any better than the factory bulbs.
...GeorgeC
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