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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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just wondering if changing out the bulbs can make a significant difference in headlight brightness. I know theres the sportheadlight conversion, but im lookin for a way to spend not much money. is there a way to get more powerful bulbs in there without having to get more heavy duty wiring harnesses?

and also, if so, does anyone have any suggestions of good high quality bulbs?
 
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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silverstar ultras is what i use,better light an does not burn hot an use alot of power gave 35 for mine ,on sale at advanceautoparts
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 12:26 AM
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thanx. and i wouldnt have to re-aim the headlights would i? just screw in the new bulb?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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i heard if you touch the bulb of the silverstar's they ruin and you have to buy a new set, is this true??
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 01:38 AM
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I think its the oils that occur naturally on your skin get on the bulb and can cause problems. You can probably just wipe off where you touched it.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 01:52 AM
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THe silverstars are great. If i remember right the passenger side is alittle tricky but once you get them in, their the best set around. I got mine for 35 bucks.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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any word on having to re-aim them or not?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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You shouldn't have to reaim the lights unless you are lifted, or remove the unit for any reason.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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for me the driver side was a pain to get to because of the battery,unless u have a smaller battery mine was hard to get to
 
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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i recently replaced the passenger side headlight and i must say, it was kind of a pain to get put back in and pointed straight, i was driving down the highway and hit a small bump in the road, and bam! the headlight came loose and pointed straight up in the sky lol... takes some halfway decent hand-eye coordination to get that bastard pointed right and screwed in correctly
 
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