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Old 02-19-12, 02:38 PM
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Question Changing bulbs on DRLs
I want to change out my DRLs to yellow bulbs. The bulbs I found are 55w. Would it cause any problem?
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I had the some concern as you when I was changing my DRL bulbs. I didn't get the Nokya's because I was worried it would be over-wattage if I would turn on my high beams or whatever. So I went safe with the Luminics 12V 55W Hyper Yellow Bulbs
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Originally Posted by CLIS250
I had the some concern as you when I was changing my DRL bulbs. I didn't get the Nokya's because I was worried it would be over-wattage if I would turn on my high beams or whatever. So I went safe with the Luminics 12V 55W Hyper Yellow Bulbs
How long have you had it? Any issues?
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I just changed my DRL bulbs yesterday to Putco 3K bulbs. Theyre rated at 65 watts but Ive heard from other members that the extra 10 watts wont give you any problems
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^ get the Putco bulbs ! thats what I have for my DRL and haven't had any problems yet !
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Originally Posted by IS2FIFTY
^ get the Putco bulbs ! thats what I have for my DRL and haven't had any problems yet !
Yup Putco FTW! Has the deepest JDM yellow color
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What do you guys think about PIAA?
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Originally Posted by HAiS250
What do you guys think about PIAA?
All Ive heard is that theyre more expensive lol
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^^^
Thats what i thought. I'd prob pick up a set of putco. Where did you get your set from?
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Thats what i thought. I'd prob pick up a set of putco. Where did you get your set from?
I got my set off ebay from the seller summitracing
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I wouldn't go over the recommended wattage... you'll end up taking a risk of melting the harness/wires.

Yellow is a good alternative with DRL since DRL operate at half power output so you end up with yellow regardless of what hyper-white bulbs you use.

Nokya's are ok, but I don't like the quality. I had burned through 2 sets within a year. But it could just be my bad luck...
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Originally Posted by HAiS250
How long have you had it? Any issues?
I have had them for 3 years now. No Issues And they are 2500K so they are Hyper Yellow.
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Originally Posted by shadowman
I wouldn't go over the recommended wattage... you'll end up taking a risk of melting the harness/wires.

Yellow is a good alternative with DRL since DRL operate at half power output so you end up with yellow regardless of what hyper-white bulbs you use.

Nokya's are ok, but I don't like the quality. I had burned through 2 sets within a year. But it could just be my bad luck...
Very true, thats why I'm running wire harnesses for my lows and fogs
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Originally Posted by CLIS250
Very true, thats why I'm running wire harnesses for my lows and fogs
what harnesses are you referring to?
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wire harnesses from the lows to the battery and fogs to the battery? not using any stock wires on those.
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