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Old 10-07-07 | 10:03 PM
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When driving at night, my low beams are very dim and it makes it very hard to see....so....my question is.....what are some good options for new lights/bulbs?
Old 10-07-07 | 10:06 PM
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Get a set of OEM HID or go with some TSX projectors. Don't settle for anything less.
Old 10-08-07 | 01:12 PM
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Mines pretty bad too, but thats because my projector bulbs are cloudy. Been meaning to bake them and clean them but didn't get around to doing that over the summer. Hopefully it wont bite me in the *** when it starts raining at night =/

Are yours cloudy too? Maybe thats the reason for heavily reduced light output O_o

Until then, drive with your Fogs. It helps a lot
Old 10-08-07 | 01:26 PM
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Best option would be buying a HID Kit.
Old 10-08-07 | 01:43 PM
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and for those of us without the money for HID's, we are boned. Just get some PIAA bulbs and drive with the fogs on if this is your situation.
Old 10-08-07 | 01:52 PM
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Get a pair of Ultra Silverstars at your local autostore (prefer Wal-mart myself). Your bulbs are probably the ones that came with the car and are dying out. You'll notice a huge difference with new bulbs.

Piaa's cost too much and aren't any better IMO.

If you really want better lighting, go with the HID, as mentioned before. Just make sure it is not PNP. I did this thinking it would be better, and found out that the lighting was less.
Old 10-08-07 | 05:34 PM
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Silver stars are not that much of an upgrade. Just buying newer bulbs mean a little more light b/c bulbs grow dimmer over time.
If you have the money, definetly go hid upgrade.
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