whats the best 9007 bulb without going hid?
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02-13-2009
whats the best 9007 bulb without going hid?
02-13-2009
Silverstars
02-14-2009
I just switched to silver star ultra brights from 6000k HID's, Imo they are an f-ing joke for the money you pay, only a little better than stock but not enought to spend $60
02-14-2009
If you want a true HID look go with the nokia's. They are a blue buld and look JUST like HID's. Just not as bright.
02-14-2009
If you get Nokia's make sure you get extra's they are nice but my headlight and foglight Nokia's blew out in 2 months. Im convinced their isn't a decent 9007 bulb to replace the stock ones with.
Below is a pic with Nokia blue headlight bulb, and Nokia yellow fog light bulbs
Last edited by 99prixgt; 02-14-2009 at 01:13 AM.
02-14-2009
So you have had some too? I never owned them but knew a buddy that had them i his jeep. I know his lasted longer than that but not sure how much longer.I can't say.
02-14-2009
yeah its too bad because i did like the way they looked.
02-14-2009
The blue tinted bulbs may be whiter, but they're not brighter. The blue coating makes them look whiter/bluer by blocking some of the light, which reduces the output.
As far as I know, the Philips Xtreme Power +80 is the best 9007 bulb out there. I have the Philips VisionPlus +50, which are one step below the Xtreme +80. These bulbs achieve higher output and a whiter color through more precise construction and different gas mixtures, not through blue coatings. The VisionPlus +50's are almost as white as Silverstars (it's hard to tell the difference even when viewing the two side-by-side) and are noticeably brighter. I can only assume the Xtremes are even brighter still.
Also, at $39, the Philips Xtremes are cheaper than the $60 SilverStars 99prixgt mentioned above.
02-14-2009
the whiter the bulb the more you will see.
02-15-2009
i ordered some philips extreme power. from what i hear there not bad. At least hopefully
02-15-2009
Blue bulbs are WORTHLESS. Get yourself some CLEAR GE NightHawks and a relay harness. Can't be beat other than projectors/HIDs.
Silverstars are too expensive and have 1/2 the life of regular bulbs. If you overdrive them with the harness, expect a 3-6 month life...
02-15-2009
whats the relay harness do and how do you install one? im guessing it will supply the bulbs with more power
02-16-2009
See my web site...
02-16-2009
i have but i dont fully understand the concept of using the old 9007 bulb and the wiring diagram you drew up. can you pm me with more info?
02-16-2009
You can always buy a 9007 relay harness. Check ebay for a 9007 relay harness. Something like this.
Heavy Duty Headlight Wiring Harness with relays increases voltage over stock wir suvlights.com HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESSES & WIRING KITS
02-16-2009
hmm i like PIAA bulbs. on my last gtp i go their bulbs in my foglights and they made a huge difference. Im not sure what im gonna do this time. maybe an HID kit or ill buy some PIAA's.
02-16-2009
The old 9007 bulb base just acts as a connector to interface with the stock car wiring without damaging the car. It is never a good idea to cut into exterior car wiring.
Basically, the original headlamp wiring drives a control relay, and the control relay switches the battery power to the new lamps.
02-17-2009
so whats the point of the junkyard bulb socket? when it comes to this electrical crap i suck. i need more pictures than whats on your website. sorry for being a hassle. or maybe just more detailed instructions that are step by step, almost like spoon feeding a crying baby.
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