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Old 02-11-20, 05:20 AM
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My OEM headlights are HID (low beam). I am looking to brighten them. Does anyone have experience with brighter HID lamps or LED conversions?
Old 02-11-20, 05:39 AM
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You probably need new bulbs, I would recommended Osram CBI or CBB from The Retrofit Source or Lightwerkz. Avoid others who aren't Authorized Osram dealers, most are probably fake.
The price will probably scare you ($160/set) but these are OEM quality and the a tried and true product. If you want to splurge, go Osram CBB for $30 more.
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Thank you for the reply. I am ordering the CBB lamps
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Originally Posted by gack16m
Thank you for the reply. I am ordering the CBB lamps
since you are in NJ, I would recommend Lightwerkz since they are local. They have a sale going on right now.
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I will give them a try but Amazon has them for $139.
Any suggestions for the high beam (9005)?
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Originally Posted by gack16m
I will give them a try but Amazon has them for $139.
Any suggestions for the high beam (9005)?
I would be wary of Amazon stuff, especially 3rd party. I wouldn't risk it.
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Here is my experience with brighter LED bulbs...they brighten the road in front of you, but they blind drivers. That's why I decided to stick with the stock HID's...they are way better than third party LED bulbs. Just my humble opinion
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I agree that it is probably just old bulbs. I had the same issue a couple years ago. Installed new OEM bulbs and all back to normal.
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Thanks for the reply, but I have already ruled out LED's Too many issues with focus
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Originally Posted by gack16m
I will give them a try but Amazon has them for $139.
Any suggestions for the high beam (9005)?
I would check good old google 😂
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