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    I got some new headlights for my 2005 black gtp comp g and I wanted to add some new bulbs. I don't want hids because they are too bright but I want something that is white with like a hint of blue. Are there led bulbs or something? What brand do you guys recommend ? Thanks
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    Piaa. Xtreme white for bulbs.

    I'd stay away from the LED's for a bit. They are better than years past, but still not quite there IMO.
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    LEDs make the same garbage glare that plug and play HIDs do. Either retrofit, or run clear non tinted bulbs if you like seeing. Getting a tinted halogen, especially one tinted as far as 5000k+ will make the light nearly useless.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nos4blood70 View Post
    LEDs make the same garbage glare that plug and play HIDs do. Either retrofit, or run clear non tinted bulbs if you like seeing. Getting a tinted halogen, especially one tinted as far as 5000k+ will make the light nearly useless.
    This, if you want brighter lights without retrofitting I'll always recommend the Phillips Extreme Vision bulbs.

    Here are HIDs vs LEDs, and yes LED is on the right.
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    If you want to stick with halogen type bulbs invest in some HIR's.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Guz View Post
    If you want to stick with halogen type bulbs invest in some HIR's.
    Forgot about HIRs
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