headlights bulbs
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From: Springfield
headlights bulbs
does anyone know why my headlights bulb keeps blow up when I race? they won't go out the same time just one of them will each time, but both lights have this problem. Is it cause I got cheap quality bulbs? does anyone have this problem before, thanks.
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From: Streets
this happens after you race? i know my bulbs blow out after any type of surge, like after i blew my amp, bam there goes my right bulb, now i have 1 zenon 1 stock. but im going for hids, and jdm black housing.
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From: San Jose Ca
mine have been on for like forever and ever
i don't even remember when i bought them or installed them
they could just be cheapass bulbs
I got the APC ones\ H1's
$20 or so
gotta admit they look pretty damn good
i don't even remember when i bought them or installed them
they could just be cheapass bulbs
I got the APC ones\ H1's
$20 or so
gotta admit they look pretty damn good
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From: Pennsylvania
When the new PIAA 8000K H1s came out, I had a pair shipped from Japan, and have had them close to a year now with no problem. They are the closest to HID I have seen. These H1s replace the stock bulbs without having the headache of an HID kit. I admit they are not quite as bright as the HIDs, but are real nice with a nice blue glow. (looks great against the blue electron pearl)
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My right side Sylvania Silverstar bulb just went out. I noticed that it's been dimmer than the other side for about 4 weeks..... I've thought about replacing my wires just to make sure it's not a short or something.
I'm tired of going through bulbs like water.
I'm tired of going through bulbs like water.
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From: Miami, Florida
when you drive your car hard in autocross or around some serious corners at high revs, they will have more of a chance to blow. doesn't matter what brand bulb.
also if you go to a higher wattage bulb it can burn up your harness
also if you go to a higher wattage bulb it can burn up your harness
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From: philly
yeah, here is the story... i bought the apc H1's as well... had them about a month.. one went out and i was pissed.. the next night the other burned out, when i was driving up 95 during hurricane isabelle... anyway, from what i can figure is that they draw way too much power than the original wire was meant to handle... the ones i had were "100/133" (wattage) bulbs.. step it back to 55 watts, which is what the wires were meant to handle. otherwise, you may end up having to replace more than just the bulb... i also dont reccomend the apc bulbs.. imho they are junk... not only that, but because of what happened to me, in particular, i will never buy an apc product from now on.... :madfawk: (to apc)
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From: Worcester, MA
Originally posted by Lude4Show93
this happens after you race? i know my bulbs blow out after any type of surge, like after i blew my amp, bam there goes my right bulb, now i have 1 zenon 1 stock. but im going for hids, and jdm black housing.
this happens after you race? i know my bulbs blow out after any type of surge, like after i blew my amp, bam there goes my right bulb, now i have 1 zenon 1 stock. but im going for hids, and jdm black housing.