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headlights????
One of my headlights (the plastic covering that is) has become duller than the other and has a sorta yellow tint to it. I think i remember seeing a post a long time ago on what to do but i can't find it. Any suggestions???? Also, while I'm talking about headlights, what is the closest HID bulb that I can put in the SC (w/o burning the wiring) but w/o having to buy a HID kit?
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The PIAA bulbs are probably the whitest/purplest standard bulb, but they are quite expensive at 60-70 bucks. We sell a boatload of the Hiper Industry bulbs at $35 and have no complaints. These are probably the best next to the PIAAs
Todd M.
TM Engineering
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Todd M.
TM Engineering
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Double, (not doubting u but just to make sure) r u sure that the PIAA or hipers won't melt the wires, blow a fuse, etc. b/c it seems like those things have happened to some people in this forum, although i dont think w/ the lights u r suggesting. W/ the PIAA's or Hipers, is the instillation the same as it would be w/ a reg. bulb.
P.S. Do u know how to take the headlights out from the body and how to get to the light bulbs?
P.S. Do u know how to take the headlights out from the body and how to get to the light bulbs?
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Joined: Feb 2001
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From: California
The only time you will have problems is if you have oxidation on the terminals, which will cause resistance and make the connection heat up and melt.
To remove the h/l the only tricky part is there's 2 nuts that you need to reach from behind the inner fender liner. The rest is pretty straightforward, although you will need to be VERY careful not to scratch your bumper as you remove/install the h/l assembly.
Todd M.
TM Engineering
http://www.tmengineering.net
To remove the h/l the only tricky part is there's 2 nuts that you need to reach from behind the inner fender liner. The rest is pretty straightforward, although you will need to be VERY careful not to scratch your bumper as you remove/install the h/l assembly.
Todd M.
TM Engineering
http://www.tmengineering.net
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