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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 07:13 PM
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any have any experience with these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=36476 they look like they might be pretty good for the money.
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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You're much better off with Sylvania Silverstars and PIAAs, which are legal, put more light on the road, and aren't overwattage. I know the ad copy says they're DOT compliant (DOT doesn't actually "approve" any products), but judging from the deep blue tint on the glass, and the very blue light they produce, I have trouble believing this.
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 09:08 PM
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stick with what you know. Sylvania Silverstars and PIAA will get you out of the dark.

I wouldn't trust these no-name web based bulbs. Why are they not availvable in stores.

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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 09:11 PM
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I had $105 PIAA and I'll never waste my $$ on them again. There just more cautious and don't use such a heavy film on their bulbs. Nevertheless, a TINTED blub is a TINTED bulb.

I found for the $ KOBA Brand is the BEST. $5.90 come on it's a bargain. They are made from germany and have a LIFETIME WARRANTY. If you want a pair visit the link below. If you need ANY size email sales@solomonway.com

His name is AJ and he is a really nice guy. I just did business with him for the second time

I got h3 and h7 bulbs for my 97 es300 I will post pics when they arrive so all you PIAA and SIlverstar owners can bite your tongue

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2427228415

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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 11:23 AM
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steviej

how long have your PIAA H3 ions lasted? I've heard contradicting stories that PIAA's go for about 3-4 months and then flame out...
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 06:24 PM
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Buy that bulb if you don't want to be able to see at night.

Silverstars are the best for the money. ENd of story.
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 11:36 AM
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Originally posted by Toysrme
Buy that bulb if you don't want to be able to see at night.

Silverstars are the best for the money. ENd of story.
What bulb? You need to QUOTE when you comment.
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 06:33 PM
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steviej

how long have your PIAA H3 ions lasted? I've heard contradicting stories that PIAA's go for about 3-4 months and then flame out...
manlee, they have been going since end of March. Now don't jinx me.
I have them on whenever the headlights are on too. I put PIAA Xtreme Whites in my highs in mid Winter. They are not always used, but are my DRLs and they are always on.

So far so good.

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i got these no names for $30 total (h3 & h7) - h7s have lasted me almost 2 yrs now and the h3s are goin strong at 6 months - not a dissapointment at all
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Originally posted by HoeBag
i got these no names for $30 total (h3 & h7) - h7s have lasted me almost 2 yrs now and the h3s are goin strong at 6 months - not a dissapointment at all
Hoebag what brand do you have? I just put KOBA HID lights in. There from Germany. Honestly the color and lighting is AMAZING! They throw light better then the stock bulbs. I got them for $10 shipped with a lifetime warranty! Can't beat that

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