New Bulbs

TNblkc230wz · 06-30-2004, 09:11 PM

Just got a new set of Piaa H7 Bulbs for the high and low beams. It says they are 4000 Kelvin. I'll find out this weekend when I put them in.

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preyx · 06-30-2004, 10:28 PM

What type did you buy? I ran Xtreme White H7s for about 2 years until they burned out, currently running Silverstar bulbs for my lowbeams.

TNblkc230wz · 06-30-2004, 10:45 PM

They are PIAA Extreme White Plus. 55 watts, but they are suppose to put out the equivalent to 110 Watts. I hope they last longer than two years.

preyx · 07-01-2004, 12:09 AM

I definitely hope so too. Here's a tip: right before you lock the bulb assembly back into its socket, rub the bulb down very thoroughly with an alcohol pad. That'll remove all traces of oil that may have gotten on it at any point during your installation.

The only thing I kinda disliked about the Xtreme White bulbs is that they were a lot dimmer than stock. Not good for illumination on dark streets.

amdeutsch · 07-01-2004, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNblkc230wz

They are PIAA Extreme White Plus. 55 watts, but they are suppose to put out the equivalent to 110 Watts.

LOL
Not that marketing

again. I think Buellwinkle once explained that one on here.

lars · 07-01-2004, 09:38 AM

Sadly, the way mfrs get extra light out of a 55 W bulb without increasing the wattage is to make the filament thinner or to make it burn hotter. Either one decreases bulb life, another illustration that you can't get something for nothing.

TNblkc230wz · 07-01-2004, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by preyx

I definitely hope so too. Here's a tip: right before you lock the bulb assembly back into its socket, rub the bulb down very thoroughly with an alcohol pad. That'll remove all traces of oil that may have gotten on it at any point during your installation.

The only thing I kinda disliked about the Xtreme White bulbs is that they were a lot dimmer than stock. Not good for illumination on dark streets.

DONE!

TNblkc230wz · 07-01-2004, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lars

Sadly, the way mfrs get extra light out of a 55 W bulb without increasing the wattage is to make the filament thinner or to make it burn hotter. Either one decreases bulb life, another illustration that you can't get something for nothing.

Since I don't do a lot of night time driving, hopefuly it won't be an issue. If they last longer than two years, I'll be happy.

06-30-2004, 10:28 PM	#2
preyx Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orange Co., CA, USA Posts: 577 Drives: '02 C230K Coupe	What type did you buy? I ran Xtreme White H7s for about 2 years until they burned out, currently running Silverstar bulbs for my lowbeams. __________________ 2002 C230 Coupe/Brilliant Silver/Charcoal Leather/Automatic/C1/C5/Bose/Tele Aid/CD Installed: Eibach Anti-Roll Kit, H&R Sport Springs, clear corners, Sylvania Silverstar headlights and Silvervision turn signals Planned: Koni shocks, AMG brake kit, '05 lighting update. Wishful thinking: LCD screen, PS2 installed, Laptop installed, CF hood, 18" HRE. Are you eMpowered?

06-30-2004, 10:45 PM	#3
TNblkc230wz Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 687 Drives: C320 Coupe	They are PIAA Extreme White Plus. 55 watts, but they are suppose to put out the equivalent to 110 Watts. I hope they last longer than two years. __________________ Extremely reliable 03 C320 Coupe 6sp, C7, C5, CD Changer, Magma/char, AMG Brakes, AMG Spoiler, AMG Sway Bars, Argos Bluetooth, PIAA Extreme White Plus Head Lamps - Sold in 2010. Gone, but not forgotten. 08 ML320CDI No mods yet. BMW 1M coupe 71 Nova, LS3 eRod (yes, it is emissions legal), T-56 Magnum, 12 bolt posi and AC

07-01-2004, 12:09 AM	#4
preyx Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orange Co., CA, USA Posts: 577 Drives: '02 C230K Coupe	I definitely hope so too. Here's a tip: right before you lock the bulb assembly back into its socket, rub the bulb down very thoroughly with an alcohol pad. That'll remove all traces of oil that may have gotten on it at any point during your installation. The only thing I kinda disliked about the Xtreme White bulbs is that they were a lot dimmer than stock. Not good for illumination on dark streets. __________________ 2002 C230 Coupe/Brilliant Silver/Charcoal Leather/Automatic/C1/C5/Bose/Tele Aid/CD Installed: Eibach Anti-Roll Kit, H&R Sport Springs, clear corners, Sylvania Silverstar headlights and Silvervision turn signals Planned: Koni shocks, AMG brake kit, '05 lighting update. Wishful thinking: LCD screen, PS2 installed, Laptop installed, CF hood, 18" HRE. Are you eMpowered?

07-01-2004, 09:38 AM	#6
lars Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 480 Drives: 05 CLK 500 cab	Sadly, the way mfrs get extra light out of a 55 W bulb without increasing the wattage is to make the filament thinner or to make it burn hotter. Either one decreases bulb life, another illustration that you can't get something for nothing. __________________ '05 CLK500 cab

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