Upgraded my bulbs tonight (pics, links, sizes, prices included) - Page 2

Sep 7, 2006 | 08:39 PM

#26

csumt76

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LS7 powered Corvette

Quote:

Originally Posted by danpE320

hey Blue

on the daytime lights for the mini I can not find the 19169 size I see the 19168? is that what you meant?

PIAA WEDGE TYPE 168 Super WhiteTwin Pack 19168 Bulb Type 168 Wedge Wattage 5w

also how long did they take to ship? would any stores carry these PIAA?

Thats exactly what I was wondering. Also typed further down 1916.

Sep 7, 2006 | 11:48 PM

#27

avb777

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09 S550

I have an AMG sport package and same fogs as e55.
Does anyone know how if the size is still H11?

H11 Hoen 55W xenonmatch bulb?

What is the procedure for swapping out fog light bulbs? Can someone please describe the steps?

Thanks.

Sep 8, 2006 | 10:25 AM

#28

edspider

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2014 E350 4Matic, 2012 Kia Soul+

I think they look great. What a difference. But when I'm driving, I can't see my lights. And when I'm not driving, I keep them off.

Sep 17, 2006 | 01:14 PM

#29

Nickc0844

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From: Canton (North Metro Atlanta), Georgia

2003 E500

Quote:

Originally Posted by [MB]CRS

Thats exactly what I was wondering. Also typed further down 1916.

Did we ever find out the answer if the 19169 was indeed the bulb number, or was it the "8" at the end? I'd like to order ASAP.

Thank you,

Nick

Sep 18, 2006 | 04:42 PM

#30

avb777

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09 S550

Quote:

Originally Posted by avb777

Bluerascal,

What is the procedure for swapping out fog light bulbs?

Thanks.

Nov 20, 2006 | 12:04 PM

#31

SoFresh&SoClean

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From: SF Bay Area, Nor-Cal

'03 E500

PIAA 19169 or 19168???

I've had a hard time trying to find the PIAA #19169 which was recommended on a a couple of threads and ended up going with the 19168 which I found more readily available and since people have said that the 19172 were too blue. The 19168 were a great improvement, but I'm still curious if I got the right bulbs.

If not, can someone post a link to where they got their 19169 bulbs? Thanks...

Nov 20, 2006 | 12:41 PM

#32

ddskier

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From: Oakbrook, IL

'10 E550 4Matic, '09 S600, '07 CL600

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluerascal

Hey all-
Links:
City Lights:PIAA Mini-wedge bulbs "Platinum Super White" Size: 19169 (currently $13.00)
High Beams: PIAA "Xtreme White Plus" Size: H7 (currently $72.00)
Purchased at: http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/piaalightbulbs.html

Fog Lights: Hoen "Xenonmatch" Size: H11 (currently $29.00)
Purchased: http://www.hoen-usa.com/fog2.htm

Looks good!!

Question: Why did you go with the Heon H11 instead of PIAA's H11 Extreme White plus? I would like to upgrade my fogs, so I'm just curious why Hoen for the fogs and PIAAs for the rest...

Nov 21, 2006 | 11:59 PM

#33

MR_560SEC

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From: Los Angeles

2007-E350

i just ordered my set of h11's so i guess we will see how close to factory they really are....ill let every one know + take some pics.

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Dec 15, 2006 | 07:46 AM

#34

jmorgis

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From: Jacksonville

2013 SLK

Based on this thread, I went ahead and upgraded my wedge bulbs with the PIAA 169's They look very good...

However, when I put in the PIAA Xtreme White Plus (H7) they were noticeably yellower than my HID (not to say they were yellow, just no white blue like the HID)...?

So my question is this, the PIAA Xtreme White Plus are rated at 4000K, isn't my HID 6000K? or 4300K?

I will probably try the HOEN H7, but wanted to get everyones option on why the PIAA don't match, they were only marginally better then the stock H7

John

Dec 15, 2006 | 09:22 AM

#35

rodE350

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From: San Ramon, CA

2006 E350

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmorgis

The PIAA Xtreme White Plus are rated at 4000K and your HID is 4300K. Go with the HOEN H7.

Dec 15, 2006 | 09:39 AM

#36

KosherBenz

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Its big and Grey!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodE350

The PIAA Xtreme White Plus are rated at 4000K and your HID is 4300K. Go with the HOEN H7.

I had the hoen xenon match headlight bulbs until I upgraded to xenon's. I gave them to my mom, and she(and i) loves them. BTW, I got the hoen fogs too. worth the money.

Dec 15, 2006 | 09:40 AM

#37

jmorgis

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From: Jacksonville

2013 SLK

Thanks RodE350, but isnt the Hoen H7 also 4000K?

Xenonmatch Factory Wattage

Höen xenonmatch bulbs are optimized to match the color of OEM HID low beams or Höen xenonmatch plus and Titanium bulbs. The xenonmatch line is a true 4,000k bright white lamp that replaces the factory 'yellowish' bulbs as seen in the image above. All xenonmatch bulbs operates at vehicle manufacturer suggested wattages and are plug and play, easy to install in minutes.

So wont they be the same color as the PIAA?

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