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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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Kk, according this vendors site: http://www.intakeone.com/Light_bulbs...iteSon9006.htm

These bulbs are capable of outputting light equal to 95w from 55w circuits.
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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Vpuppy, good research haha i wouldnt say they are THAT bright as the picture they show... They're about equal to stock, but white. DEF not HID style. They do look good though, with absolutely NO blue tint/glare and no wierd colors inside the headlight housing during the day. I'd say they're worth the $70 just for looks, with stock functionality. Not a huge upgrade, but you get what you pay for. 10x better than my girls civic with cheap $30 bulbs with a blue tint
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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They may be cool for now, but when they melt something and completely mess up the wiring, you will be kicking yourself for wasting that much money on a bulb upgrade that isn't even HID and really doesn't look much different than stock.
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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I wanted the white look, and got it. im happy- and they wont burn up the wiring... ill bet ya
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by stemyluv69
I wanted the white look, and got it. im happy- and they wont burn up the wiring... ill bet ya
OK. How much?

I am saying that it will either melt the housing or fry your wiring. I don't know when, but it will happen.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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Yes, something is going to melt w/ 95 watt bulbs.

So Schmoo, you're gonna do it right with a retro? Do you know what projectors your are gonna use yet?
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 2legit2quit
Yes, something is going to melt w/ 95 watt bulbs.

So Schmoo, you're gonna do it right with a retro? Do you know what projectors your are gonna use yet?
I am going to be a baller and either go with S2k projectors or LS430 projectors. I still don't know when I am going to do this, but it will be in the future sometime.
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 05:28 AM
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Cool, I'm working on my TSX retro in my JDM Prelude lights. Definatly be a baller and get the good stuff.
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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Right, 95w is way too high, not enough resistance to keep the heat down. You have to understand electrical circuits to know that manufacturers have a maximum amount of wattage for their headlights, or else the headlight circuit gets too hot and starts to melt wires, connectors, start electrical fires, and electrical shorts as well. Look forward to spending some money on new headlight connectors after they melt down and smoke.

Originally Posted by Däs Schmoo
I am going to be a baller and either go with S2k projectors or LS430 projectors. I still don't know when I am going to do this, but it will be in the future sometime.
If you do, can you please make a DIY article for me??
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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If you click the link that I posted you will see that these bulbs are infact 55w bulbs. They are capable of producing light comparable to 95w bulbs. He should be safe when it comes down to the wiring but I am unsure if they do create more heat from the increase in light intensity.
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