Which halogen brand bulbs give best output than stock?

Route 16 · 03-28-2013, 12:11 PM

For halogen headlight cars, not HID. I'm looking for 6000k lighting but have trouble deciding which is the best bang for the buck based on your guys opinion.

Nokya, Philipps, GP Thunder, OSRAM, PIAA, etc. What do you guys recommend?

dman918 · 03-28-2013, 12:36 PM

GP Thunder seemed to be pretty popular for just bulb replacements.

BOBKUR · 03-28-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

For halogen headlight cars, not HID. I'm looking for 6000k lighting but have trouble deciding which is the best bang for the buck based on your guys opinion.

Nokya, Philipps, GP Thunder, OSRAM, PIAA, etc. What do you guys recommend?

Phillips 5000k

Route 16 · 03-28-2013, 03:16 PM

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Phillips 5000k

xtreme, crystal vision? 5000k was white enough? not really yellow or blue?

BOBKUR · 03-28-2013, 03:48 PM

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xtreme, crystal vision? 5000k was white enough? not really yellow or blue?

Diamond Vision 5000K by Phillips Extreme White

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-28-2013, 04:17 PM

I was very happy with the Nokya I had. Philips and OSRAM are considered the highest quality in the industry. As far as output they will all be similar. Only so much light you can get out of the same wattage in a halogen bulb.

Route 16 · 03-28-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

I was very happy with the Nokya I had. Philips and OSRAM are considered the highest quality in the industry. As far as output they will all be similar. Only so much light you can get out of the same wattage in a halogen bulb.

Thanks for the input, is it better to get all 4 bulbs of the same description or mix and matching different brands and descriptions. I'm thinking expensive lows and cheap highs.

BOBKUR · 03-28-2013, 09:33 PM

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Thanks for the input, is it better to get all 4 bulbs of the same description or mix and matching different brands and descriptions. I'm thinking expensive lows and cheap highs.

Bought the Phillips bulbs on E bay for $39.99

Route 16 · 03-28-2013, 09:47 PM

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Bought the Phillips bulbs on E bay for $39.99

All four bulbs the same on yours?

BOBKUR · 03-28-2013, 09:48 PM

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All four bulbs the same on yours?

Yes all 4 the same.

Route 16 · 03-28-2013, 11:45 PM

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Yes all 4 the same.

This ok?
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Crysta...headlight+bulb

Reviews say xtreme is on the yellow side, crystal on the white, diamond on the white/blueish.

Maybe this one too.
http://www.amazon.com/OSRAM-Night-Br...ght+breaker+h7

inline6ix · 03-29-2013, 09:32 AM

I've heard good things about the MTEC 4350k, so I placed an order on them. This thread is gonna need some pics..

lorpatho · 03-29-2013, 09:40 AM

I bought Crystal Vision Ultra the other week. The bulbs got a little hint of blue but when you pop them in and turn on is basically stock color but just a bit whiter. If you are interested in them i can take them out and sell you mine

Route 16 · 03-29-2013, 11:00 AM

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I bought Crystal Vision Ultra the other week. The bulbs got a little hint of blue but when you pop them in and turn on is basically stock color but just a bit whiter. If you are interested in them i can take them out and sell you mine

I'd like to see. Any pictures at different angles looking at the car and on the street?

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I've heard good things about the MTEC 4350k, so I placed an order on them. This thread is gonna need some pics..

I thought they only had HID or angel eye bulbs but pics would be nice.

Mattshokri · 03-29-2013, 12:11 PM

which bulbs are better.. HIDs or halogens bulbs..i have HIDs for my low beams and might wanna change it out.. what do you guys suggest?

dman918 · 03-29-2013, 01:10 PM

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which bulbs are better.. HIDs or halogens bulbs..i have HIDs for my low beams and might wanna change it out.. what do you guys suggest?

Wha?????

Route 16 · 04-02-2013, 05:02 PM

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Yes all 4 the same.

I'm going by your word either what you have on now or these from MTEC
http://www.amazon.com/MTEC-2X-Super-...pr_product_top

No errors from yours right? As long as it's H7 55w, 12v?

BOBKUR · 04-02-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

I'm going by your word either what you have on now or these from MTEC
http://www.amazon.com/MTEC-2X-Super-...pr_product_top

No errors from yours right? As long as it's H7 55w, 12v?

No errors with Phillips bulbs.

Route 16 · 04-03-2013, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LordLev

I've heard good things about the MTEC 4350k, so I placed an order on them. This thread is gonna need some pics..

Any pics? Any light errors? I've been reading on the mtec's and seeing life expectancy 6 months for DRL. I'm not looking for the most power, just white, bright and that'll last for 6 years like the OEM ones I have now. I'd bet they're philips since the fogs on mine are philips.

I need responses quick though since I have to order them now so my shop can install them for free while it's there.

manutdas11 · 04-03-2013, 02:11 AM

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Route 16 · 04-03-2013, 02:14 AM

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You guy..donde headlights haha

manutdas11 · 04-03-2013, 02:15 AM

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You guy..donde headlights haha

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