Headlight bulbs

[GrndNatnl]

Whats the best bulb for the buck? Anyone use Cool Blues, the new Wagners, or Silver Stars? Its time for new low beams, since they're developing moisture inside. I wanna put something bright in there, but not some overpriced bulbs.

What are those clear looking sealed beams that I'm seeing in the older cars? They're like a crystal clear bulb with some kinda crazy thing inside them.

 

[matt87]

did cool blues on mine. much whiter. take one side out and replace it with the cool blue then leave the other side, you'll see a drastic difference. the silverstars are even whiter but more $$$

 

[XLR8]

I put in Silver Stars - I got them on sale about 8 months ago at Auto Zone - $30 for the 4 lamps. There was a literal night and day difference compared to the 18 year old OEM lights that were still in the car.

 

[GrndNatnl]

Woah, what kinda sale was that?? I wish they would have it again. The Silverstars are about $30 bucks per bulb normal price! At least close to it.

I'm not sure if those are what I'm talking about or not. I cant figure out what those fancy clear beams are. I saw a picture of a TR that had them not too long ago on the net, and saw a pic of a '69 Camaro that had them in the old round style. Maybe they're the silverstars? I've never paid attention to see what they look like.

 

[matt87]

you may be thinking of h-4 conversion lenses. not a cost effective thing to o in my book, you'll have to rewire everything to stand up to the increased wattage. try the cool blues or silvertars if you can swing them, you'll be very happy.

 

[bishir]

I had the H1s and the H4s in my car until they got smashed at the dragstrip. They worked fine with the stock wiring. I could have probably gotten more out of a hotwire kit, but never got around to it. I did like the amount of light and the way they looked during the day. I might try a cheaper alternative this time around though.


James