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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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"88 300CE- First Year Production
Best HEadlight bulbs for first gen lights?
Guys I'm not gonna get euros but do wanna improve on my lighting, so whats the best bulbs to get for the original headlights for our cars?
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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I purchased a set of Euro Osram bulbs from Ebennz. They're 85/80W Hypers. Also splurged on a Hella Ceramic socket to replace the standard plastic one. Total bill was perhaps 50 USD.

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I purchased a set of Euro Osram bulbs from Ebennz. They're 85/80W Hypers. Also splurged on a Hella Ceramic socket to replace the standard plastic one. Total bill was perhaps 50 USD.

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Did you get the 'H4 OSRAM SILVERSTAR +50%' ? And what do you mean by the hella ceramic socket? What is that and what does it do?
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Replaces the stock plastic socket which is none to burn out with aftermarket bulbs or bulbs with higher wattage to the hella ceramic's which can withstand it.
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What ChrisDPham said. I believe the Hypers were limited stock so shoot EBennz an email and see.
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After doing that next best upgrade is to install a relayed wiring harness with 10 gauge wire right off the alternator. Good instructions here, which I used for my own harness: http://faqlight.carpassion.info/headlamp-harness.html
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Yeah.. relays will definitely pump up your light output. I'd really love to get it done this Winter
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i put in the Silvania silverstar's cause my GE ones that were in there from before i had the car were awefull. These are night and day difference, only problem is, is that i think i need to replace the connectors. The driver's side is fine it's the passenger side that intermitantly goes out and i have a heck of a time getting it to come back on. Anyone from the GTA in ontario canada know of a place that i could go to other then the dealership, to get new connectors? thanks and sorry for posting a OT question.
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"88 300CE- First Year Production
That was exactly what I was gonna do, good thing you guys are here for support
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