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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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idk if this has been posted b4 or not but what would be the best yellow high beam bulb to get
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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Umm what do you mean by best? PIAA has a good reputation but they're kinda expensive.
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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i run HALO

they are pretty cheap, 30 bucks a set, and they last forever
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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I had have some pictures of my luminics yellows on my profile...but i took them out..they don't work all that great but go with PIAA Ion if you do
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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I have Luminics JDM Yellows for my high beams. I love them. Really make street signs "pop".
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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I use GP Thunder 3k 9005s.
Great combo - esp when it's really dark out.
My Fogs are also 3k 9006's.
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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my fogs are 6 k do u think if i put a yeloow overlay on them, they would look yellow?
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Not as much as if you had a yellow bulb in there, but yeah.
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by tcridinclean
my fogs are 6 k do u think if i put a yeloow overlay on them, they would look yellow?
They'd have as slight green look.
I'd just get the 3k bulbs.
Look killer.
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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jav, just put regular yellow bulbs in there and call it a day.
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:18 AM
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^Yep. That'd be the best option.
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SciontCya
I use GP Thunder 3k 9005s.
Great combo - esp when it's really dark out.
My Fogs are also 3k 9006's.
+1 I have those to! There pretty bright and love the color I think UI have a pic of them on my profile.
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Go with PIAA unless you like buying your parts at Wal-Mart
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SciontCya
I use GP Thunder 3k 9005s.
Great combo - esp when it's really dark out.
My Fogs are also 3k 9006's.
I have those fogs as well.
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SciontCya
I use GP Thunder 3k 9005s.
Great combo - esp when it's really dark out.
My Fogs are also 3k 9006's.
+3. I'm guessing you guys bought the 9005/9006 combo on eBay too, eh? :D

I also modded the OEM 9005 to fit the lowbeam socket-- it's the perfect setup.
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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I didn't get them on ebay, but from a dealer.
They're great bulbs and not "WalMart" at all.
All have already lasted longer than on year.

Recommended for sure.
I also keep a spare set in my trunk.
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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Well, how ever much you paid for yours at a "dealer", I got the exact same bulbs (GP Thunder 3k) off of eBay last year for $26 shipped (4 bulbs).
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr_Isotope
Well, how ever much you paid for yours at a "dealer", I got the exact same bulbs (GP Thunder 3k) off of eBay last year for $26 shipped (4 bulbs).
You misread my reply.
The "walmart" snipe was for the other guy - BlueTC06.

I was only replying to you that I got mine elsewhere - not a snipe.
Mine were I think $30 shipped for two sets of two 9006.

Scott
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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Ahh, gotcha.



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