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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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ok, im looking for the brightest nicest bulb that resembles hid lights in that blue color. not looking to rake out $200.

but.. i am looking for a nice color to it and real bright. now i have silverstars, they dont seem too bright.

thanks! pics would be appreciated too!!!
Old Sep 19, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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may not be the best lights since i've never owned other kinds, but they sure as hell are bright at night

check out pictures at my other topic....tell me what you think too
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=139875
Old Sep 19, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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your not gonna get bulbs that give the HID look without either throwing alot of glare or are too dim because their too blue.

You can get yourself a set of 9005 Silverstars (high beam size) and do this mod! I did and it worked out well...
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...121672&start=0

if your wanting the HID road lightnig, then this is it. Now its not gonna get you the "blue HID" look but it will give off alot of light on the road and it looks really crisp and bright WHITE! Maybe if you throw in some blue parking lights then it will give you a slight shade?

p.s.- i had Luminics Ultra White and Titanium White and this 9005 mod blew them away!!!
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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I read that the silverstar ultra bulbs are pretty good and bright
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by s44life
I read that the silverstar ultra bulbs are pretty good and bright
i read that they were no different than the original 9005 silverstars. Just put ULTRA and add a couple more bucks.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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I heard that luminics bulbs have a lot of color to them and are pretty bright.
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by nauticac
I heard that luminics bulbs have a lot of color to them and are pretty bright.
there bright. But Silverstars are as bright and throw more light on the road where its supposed to be!!!
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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You may want to look into HIR bulbs. I have HID's in the lows and have been wanting the HIR's for the high beams.
or you could just the 9005 conversion as someone mentioned

heres a link I found
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ight=hir+bulbs
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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Can someone post pictures of the HIR bulb on a tC? THANKS!
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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i'd say hids.
Old Dec 18, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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anyone know where the cheapest place to get a set of silverstars 9005 for this mod online? i went to kragen and it was like almost 50bux for a pair!
Old Dec 18, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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ebay
Old Dec 18, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rippintC
You may want to look into HIR bulbs. I have HID's in the lows and have been wanting the HIR's for the high beams.
or you could just the 9005 conversion as someone mentioned

heres a link I found
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ight=hir+bulbs
Yes.

HIR's are the brightest bulbs you can buy without frying your harness.

Silverstars are coated in blue/purple and put out reduced (colored) light.
9005 bulbs replacing your 9006 is just asking for trouble.
9005 are 65watt, 9006 are 51-55watts.. Don't put more wattage on your low beam wires.

If you want "silverstars" get the ones made in Germany, they are clear and bright. Osram Silverstars.. but I don't believe they make them in 9006 (HB4) sizes.

American silverstars are crap. Don't waste your money on tinted bulbs.
Old Dec 18, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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it was a night and day difference 4 me! i see alot better on the road now with the 9005 silverstars compared to 9006 stockers. i recommend this easy mod to anyone who wants more light output! ill post some pics of my comparison 4rm the 2 later.
Old Dec 18, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Well i got Halo brand from the dealer and they look great
Stockers:



Halos at close they look pure white when farther the color shifts between blue and pure white:


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