scv2004

Hey guys,

I am trying to decide on some new 9006 bulbs. Anyone have recommendations on manufacturer and k-temperature they own or have seen and liked? I see different cars drive by and its amazing how different the colors temp can vary. I want a hyper white blue-ish tint to give you an idea of what I'm looking for. Any recommendations?

jct

i like the yellow around 3000K ish

GammaTNT

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A lot of those car u see are most likely have HID in them. i would recommend 6000k hid from Hidxtra for $60
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=161371
They DO NOT come with relay, i would suggest you buy a relay from them too.
The relay would give the hid constant 12 volt.

I got my HID from MobilHID for $140, it come with relay. They make very good product. The ballast is hammer proof and water proof.

scv2004

I am trying to get just a bulb without HID. I want to keep the stock unit in place. I am solely looking to replace the bulb... I know it wont be HID but I am looking for a nice bulb replacement.

chicotunner07

in that case, sylverstar Ultra, about the brightest and whitest you will get, also get them in 9005 and mod them to fit the 9006 socket for a little more output!

scv2004

Now as I understand the stock bulbs are around 55w and the high output 80w may require new high output wire harness, correct?

BYeRhONe

you would then be effectively high beaming everybody.

Edit: yes, i was joking

chicotunner07

lol, i hope you were joking!

look at your headlight, the high beam is just a reflector, the low beam has a "cap", now look at the bulbs for the difference, same deal, the 9005 has no "cap" whereas the 9006 does

filament is in the exact same spot!

i tested this on a wall to check the cutoff, and it was exactly the same! just with a tad more light, barely noticeable!

chicotunner07

i dont know the wattage, but i believe 9006 was 35-45 watts, and 9005 was 55-65 watts, yes it does put more power through the wiring, but i ran like this for a year with no issues, and have since been running HIDs on the stock wiring as well without issues!

if you feel uneasy just dont do the 9005 mod, changing the wiring would be more headace then its worth!

dex

buy PIAA if you don't want to be replacing bulbs all the time.

aparreira9586

hidextra 6000k hids

aparreira9586

got em on mine i think its a good deal
chek em out

CarbonXe

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PIAA is garbage, along with Nokya, Matrix, Eurolite, StreetGlow, and Hiper.

If you're looking for the best output, Sylvania XtraVision are without a doubt, the best halogen bulbs on the market. If you're looking for a whiter bulb that does a good job of producing lumens, Sylvania Silverstars.

chicotunner07

^you forgot luminics, Ultra garbage, lol

stick with the Sylvania

captainlaziness

I'm still waiting to see someone try these-

http://hirheadlights.com/

dex

garbage? the PIAA's have been working 5 years strong in my tC. The Silvania's in my Camry need replaced every 1-2 years.

the PIAA's are $70 for a pair of bulbs and the Silvania's are $20 for a pair. You get what you pay for...

CarbonXe

iTrader: (1)

Yes, PIAA is garbage. They're overpriced and their output sucks.

dex

To each their own. From my experiences of aftermarket bulbs over the last 15 years in a dozen or so cars...nothing I've used has better quality than PIAA.

zendog31

I used the 9006 PIAA Xtreme White Plus for my tc. 4000k 115w. Very clean white look with a blue tint around bulb itself.

zendog31

Plus I get them at cost through my work so...