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Aftermarket HID Bulbs Produce Glare

So I put in one HID bulb and left in a stock halogen bulb. I walked down the road and got a subjective sense of comparative glare, and I also videotaped the beams on a wall. My conclusion is that … Continue reading

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Replacement/Upgrade Headlight Choices: E-code vs. DOT

There are currently FOUR different types of lights available. 1) E-Code (aka european) “jewel” lights 2) DOT (aka US Department of Transportation approved) “jewel” lights 3) E-Code “fluted” lights 4) DOT “fluted” lights. Clear vs. OEM headlamp lens

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Low Beam Bulb Failure Triggered by Aftermarket Xenons

When I purchased the car the previous owner just put Xenon headlights in this car which has the ballasts to increase the Voltage for the light bulbs. I couldn’t get passed the warning light, my wife wasn’t too worried about … Continue reading

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Aftermarket HID kit guide

…it involves drilling a 2mm hole onto a resistor on pin 3 second groove. This might scare you, but I’ve tried it, and it isn’t as difficult as it seems. Continue reading

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New Headlight Bulbs – Worth Every Penny

To anyone who, like me, is complaining about their headlights seeming dim, I finally got around to replacing mine today. Coughed up the rediculous amount of approx. $40 at the big W for 2 Sylvania SilverStar light bulbs. I’ve purchased … Continue reading

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