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Old 10-16-15, 09:46 AM
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Default Head light bulb Replacement/recommendation

Hey Fellas,
One of my headlight is burned out and I would like to replace.
I don't want to go with OEM. Looking something better and
brighter. What do you recommend please.

Many thanks!


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Old 10-16-15, 07:36 PM
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I conveted to a plug and play HID kit, installing Morimoto bulbs and well,,,look at my sig, it's all here. Much better light output.
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Osram is a good brand as well. Have them on the fog lights and have no complaints so far.
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Thanks Fellas. I went with Philips H11 Crystal Vision ultra Upgrade Headlight Bulb. No HID.
don't feel like dealing with ballast and other components. Plus most HID bulbs doesn't' last more than 2 years.

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Originally Posted by rbx10
Thanks Fellas. I went with Philips H11 Crystal Vision ultra Upgrade Headlight Bulb. No HID.
don't feel like dealing with ballast and other components. Plus most HID bulbs doesn't' last more than 2 years.

rbx10.
The HID bulbs in my Infiniti are from 2006 with 205,000 miles. The cheapie set in my GX were $40 and are 5 years old and have been in 3 different cars.
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Default Headlight replacement

Hello,
I have a 2007 GX 470.
I would like to replace my current original bulbs with some newer, brighter technology bulbs.
The manual shows the H11 just for the low beam.
The high beam shows HB3.
So I'm a bit confused. From what I am reading, the Phillips or Osram are the best picks.
Not knowing the difference between the HB3 or H11, what direction would one go?
Thanks
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Xenon Depot is an outstanding vendor...

They'll answer your q's and get you straight.
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Thanks, I will check them out. Safety first!
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Originally Posted by Johnny Rad
Xenon Depot is an outstanding vendor...

They'll answer your q's and get you straight.
The best--I agree! I have had my Xenondepot Low HID and HID fog light kit since 2008 and only replaced bulb once, outstanding kits and service--
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Originally Posted by rbx10
Thanks Fellas. I went with Philips H11 Crystal Vision ultra Upgrade Headlight Bulb. No HID.
don't feel like dealing with ballast and other components. Plus most HID bulbs doesn't' last more than 2 years.

rbx10.
If you buy the cheap crap ebay specials for 50 bucks yes, but a quality kit like the Xenondepot offers and you will have YEARS of nice bright Light, much better than any Halogen bulb can produce.
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Just last week I installed an HID upgrade kit from DDM Tuning (like $50 or so). It's like night and day (literally). I got the upgraded 55w bulbs and WOW! Love it!
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