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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Default 2008 C6 Highbeam lamp replacement

Does anyone have experience with improving the brightness of the H9 bulb. I am very leary of the aftermarket HID kits because of the lighting system in the car.

Any help would be appreciated. The high beams in this car stink

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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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I use aftermarket bulbs on my hi-beams. I believe they're 100watts and way brighter. I've had them on my car for 2yrs and no problems.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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I switched to HID fog lights and it made a big difference.
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Originally Posted by Sparo2
I use aftermarket bulbs on my hi-beams. I believe they're 100watts and way brighter. I've had them on my car for 2yrs and no problems.
specifics please? i want to beable to burn the paint on the left lane hogs infront of me at night
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Originally Posted by Sparo2
I use aftermarket bulbs on my hi-beams. I believe they're 100watts and way brighter. I've had them on my car for 2yrs and no problems.
Do you have a part number, brand or link to the bulbs you are using?

Thanks
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Love my HID fogs from jwmotoring.com, see thread in C6 gen. I wouldn’t do HID highs, HID bulbs take 10 - 20 seconds to "warm up", not good for quick flashing etc. Your best option is to go with PIAA bulbs, there brighter, whiter (to match the lows) & they don’t get to hot like the cheaper bulbs.
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