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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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Default 2008 tC headlights High Beam Question.

I am thinking of purchasing


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOKYA...spagenameZWDVW

Those for my high beam. It was it consume 65W and output 80W, but our tC stock bulb only consume 60W. If I install these will these overheat my harness or anything harmful? Thanks
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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you get what you pay for?

"HYPER LOOK
STOCK WATTAGE"

its already lying to you about the stock wattage so that should be a clue.
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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i put some Luminics yellow bulbs in my high beams...very yellow and they use the stock wattage
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Best Yellow Bulbs I've Ever Used.
http://autolumination.com/headlights.htm

Scroll down towards the middle of the page. 'Neon Yellow Krypton'

At 3.49 a bulb, you can't go wrong. Stock wattage and won't burn your harness like Luminics.
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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What are some good bulb your recommend you guys? For yellow 9005 (high beam)
King the 'Neon Yellow Krypton' look very generic. Is there any review for these bulbs?
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by deverse
What are some good bulb your recommend you guys? For yellow 9005 (high beam)
King the 'Neon Yellow Krypton' look very generic. Is there any review for these bulbs?
They are generic bulbs, rated at 55w like the stock harnesses call for. No flashy or ridiculous packing to get you to buy them, just plain and simple yellow bulbs.

If you get NOKYA or Luminics, those bulbs run at 80w or more and will probably fry your harnesses. I've been running these for over a year now and can honestly say they are nicer and have lasted longer than any aftermarket yellow bulb i've tried in the past.... and you can't beat the price.

Honestly, just try them out for yourself... at $3.49 a bulb, if you don't like em, you're not loosing much.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 01:47 AM
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Where does it say it is rated at 55w?
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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i've had nokya yellows in my 06 headlights (9005) for about a year and have had no problems, and i use them alot, also have the H3's in my fogs without any problems, Nokya products are great IMO
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my luminics runs 55w not 80w
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Originally Posted by testa422
my luminics runs 55w not 80w
where does it say that?

so they just burn harnesses randomly?
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by deverse
Where does it say it is rated at 55w?
on the plastic part of the bulb.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/9005-...spagenameZWDVW

excuse me...65w which is perfectly fine for a highbeam application
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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I recommend the Auto Illumination bulbs as well. I had Luminics on my car, and they were complete crap and burned out after about a week....not to mention that their customer service is horrible, as well.

Auto Illumination gets two thumbs up.
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 03:42 AM
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I got autoillumination led's for my interior lights, tail lights and headlights...theese guys have some good products and damn good customer service.
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