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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 04:55 AM
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a low beam went out in my left light.... i looked on SYLVANIA's web site and saw that the 08 tc takes H11 bulbs can i just go into my local autozone and just get H11 replacements? i've herd that there is issues when you do that?
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 05:26 AM
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uhm...it's a lightbulb...they burn out...you buy a new one or pair, and replace'em. where does the issue come up?

so long as you buy a quality bulb, and install it without touching the bulb with your hand, you're fine.
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The only issue other than touching the bulb would be replacing it with a different temperature bulb. Your new bulb would be brighter or whiter than the OE bulb which could be more yellow. It's best to buy a new pair but if matched, one bulb will work.
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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you should always replace bulbs in pairs, when one burns out, the other may be soon to follow.
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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will this work instead?
http://www.hidextra.com/HID+Conversi...rsion+Kit.html
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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yes, but dont get 8k get 5k
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If you want to upgrade to HIDs, that's a great choice. I recommend 5000K and 6000K but if you want 8000K, go for it.
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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dont go for it, go for 5k. lol
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ok cool so for my 08 tc i need the h11s? and why do u guys recommend the 5ks?
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yes h11, because they are brighter and not ricer blue
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Still 8000k wont look that blue on the projector compared to the reflector headlights. I got 8000k's on my 08's and they looks mostly white, but I do want to go with 5000k's myself.
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The higher the temperature, the more dim it gets as well, so 5000K is technically brighter than 8000K.
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