Xenon HID headlight bulbs any good?

[undeadxsunshine]

Found these on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/9006-Xenon-HID-Headlight-Bulb-SATURN-SL2-92-97-98-99-00_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a15Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem4146875102QQitemZ280356147458QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

seeing as how the stock headlights on my 92 sl2 are complete garbage, i wondered if it might be worth spending a couple bucks on these. any opinions?

[willyg4444]

They're just bulbs... if you want HID power, get a HID kit not just bulbs... my experience with those is that they are annoying and ricery, and don't make much of a positive difference. Your experience may differ though.

If you are looking for more visibility, I have had Sylvania bulbs on my previous car and noticed a bit of a difference. Sylvania bulbs seem to get a lot of positive reviews.

[Toasted1]

They should give you 25+ HP.

[Toasted1]

Seriously though the Silverstars and PIAA are both pretty good. I had a noticable difference in light when I switched to my PIAA set I have now.

If your lamps are foggy though nothing will help except getting a new set of doing that sanding method that's out there to get them clear again.

[_AnGeL_]

get real HID.... i bought a el cheapo kit off ebay and ive had it for a year now and never had any problems with it.... was only about 60 bux too

[Toasted1]

get real HID.... i bought a el cheapo kit off ebay and ive had it for a year now and never had any problems with it.... was only about 60 bux too

I am sure the people you blind on a daily basis are glad you can see better.

[_AnGeL_]

I am sure the people you blind on a daily basis are glad you can see better.

nevar, i pointed the beam down so i dont blind anyone :sneaky: i have never gotten flashed by anyone, so i dont think i blind anyone.... if i do well then too fuckin bad :blee: :p

[bigtoyota479]

Save yourself some dough and just get these. It's like HID without the HID ballast. They have a mellow blue color, and the difference between these and standard halogens are like night and day. I picked mine up for 40 bucks from the local Schuck's. May be Checker's or Kragen? out where you live.

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/Products/Halogen/SilverStarProducts/

[Toasted1]

nevar, i pointed the beam down so i dont blind anyone :sneaky: i have never gotten flashed by anyone, so i dont think i blind anyone.... if i do well then too fuckin bad :blee: :p

Yeah if you are not getting flashed you are probably good. Usually seems to be an issue on cars that also have a 18" wing and APC stickers on the windshield.

[_AnGeL_]

Yeah if you are not getting flashed you are probably good. Usually seems to be an issue on cars that also have a 18" wing and APC stickers on the windshield.

yesser

[hoss]

Yeah if you are not getting flashed you are probably good. Usually seems to be an issue on cars that also have a 18" wing and APC stickers on the windshield.

Its from all the downforce from the wing... The added downforce pushes the rear down and points the lights up. It is a bad trade off, btu well worth the performance that the wing adds...

Those people dont understand that you have to point your car at a wall while doing about 60 mph and then get out and aim your headlights...

[Hairyballzonya]

Save yourself some dough and just get these. It's like HID without the HID ballast. They have a mellow blue color, and the difference between these and standard halogens are like night and day. I picked mine up for 40 bucks from the local Schuck's. May be Checker's or Kragen? out where you live.

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/Products/Halogen/SilverStarProducts/

No, do it right and buy the full HID kit.

[slim8605]

Yeah if you are not getting flashed you are probably good. Usually seems to be an issue on cars that also have a 18" wing and APC stickers on the windshield.

It take AT LEAST an 18 incher to get downforce on those fwd cars.

:fyi:

[fbi90909]

I love my 5k hid kit for my civic. Though I also retro fitted my headlights with a set of TSX projectors. I'm at the point where I can't stand being in a car with halogen lights and no projectors. There is a HUGE difference in visibility. If your gonna get hids shed the cash and do that shit right

[undeadxsunshine]

Save yourself some dough and just get these. It's like HID without the HID ballast. They have a mellow blue color, and the difference between these and standard halogens are like night and day. I picked mine up for 40 bucks from the local Schuck's. May be Checker's or Kragen? out where you live.

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/Products/Halogen/SilverStarProducts/

thanks i'll take a look at those. i don't feel the need for one of the real xenon kits, considering my car is garbage anyways, just looking for a little improvement over the stock lights.

[darthvibrator]

nevar, i pointed the beam down so i dont blind anyone :sneaky: i have never gotten flashed by anyone, so i dont think i blind anyone.... if i do well then too fuckin bad :blee: :p

you never got flashed by anyone because they were too busy closing their eyes and couldnt find their combination switch.