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What low-beam lights do we have?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by nullxposur, Jun 24, 2009.

  1. nullxposur

    nullxposur Junior Member

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    Looking at my Prius II today, I could see that I had a 9005 high beam, but couldn't tell the number for the low-beam. I don't remembe what the manual said, but it's a number I'm not familiar with. Anyone know? I'm trying to replace the low-beams with some sort of Silverstars.

    Thanks.
     
    #1 nullxposur, Jun 24, 2009
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    Low beams are H11 halogen bulbs for non-LED headlamps, same bulbs in the fog lamps.
     
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    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Don't count on the Silverstars lasting as long as your OEM halogens. There are several posts by unhappy Silverstar users.
     
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    And I'm one of them. Two sets and both blew out under 1 year.
     
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    Go with the PIAA Xtreme White--I've used them for many years with no issues--see my post on upgrading exterior lights.
     
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  7. nullxposur

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    Oh yeah, I've had Silverstars before. I'm happy if they last me a year. I've used EuroDezigns Ultra White which were alot better and have a lifetime warranty. I recently blew one and got a replacement in the mail.

    Are those PIAA that good? I'm going for the white look and not so much the blueish tint.
     
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    Isn't H11 one of the rarer bulb sizes? I think a lot of bulbs, such as the Sylvania Silverstar and Philips X-Treme Power bulbs, do not come in that size.
     
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    I've used them for 10+ years, 4.5 years in a car I just sold, and never had to replace one.

    I also don't like the blueish look, and don't find them to be that.
     
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    Agreed with Stream, the PIAA's do not have a bluish tint to them... The tip is blue but it does not add a blue color to the light.
     
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    nullxposur Junior Member

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    it's likely because of the 4100K rating close to the 4300K of HIDs... still, $50 some for a pair? oooooouch!
     
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    Still cheaper than replacing them once a year. ;)

     
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    yeah, HID is cheap now days. It might be the same price or cheaper than those Japan imported SUPER WHITE PIAA
     
    #13 hptsang, Jun 25, 2009
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