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2011/2012 headlamp upgrade
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:08 pm
by Bob Dillon
I've had these in 3-4 months now, and man, talk about a difference! They cost about the same as Silverstar Ultras and really light up the night. Supposed to last much longer, too.
I'd recommend them for anyone doing a headlamp replacement.
Re: 2011/2012 headlamp upgrade
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:48 pm
by DCJREDLINE
HUH?
Re: 2011/2012 headlamp upgrade
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:14 pm
by Krenzy
What bulbs, exactly, are you recommending?
Re: 2011/2012 headlamp upgrade
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:37 pm
by Bob Dillon
Krenzy wrote:What bulbs, exactly, are you recommending?
These. They require about 15 seconds work with a Dremel or file to fit the sockets. It's worth it. 2012 are the high neams and 2011 the lows.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PHILIPS-9012LL- ... 6148wt_944
Re: 2011/2012 headlamp upgrade
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:46 pm
by Mad Myche
The 9011/9012 HIR lamps, with a dremel alteration they can replace the 9005/9006 combo.
Re: 2011/2012 headlamp upgrade
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:56 pm
by 01bonneSC
54 a piece? so $200 to do all 4? Geeeezze...
Re: 2011/2012 headlamp upgrade
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:15 am
by Bob Dillon
01bonneSC wrote:54 a piece? so $200 to do all 4? Geeeezze...
Nah, I paid about $110 all day, and that included the same type bulbs for the fog lamps.
Re: 2011/2012 headlamp upgrade
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:46 am
by 01bonneSC
Bob Dillon wrote:01bonneSC wrote:54 a piece? so $200 to do all 4? Geeeezze...
Nah, I paid about $110 all day, and that included the same type bulbs for the fog lamps.
The link you posted says $54 and it looks like one bulb. Thats why I asked.
Re: 2011/2012 headlamp upgrade
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:49 am
by LeSabre in Buffalo
Better link:
http://store.candlepower.com/hirlighting.html
I swapped my neighbor my set of HIR bulbs in exchange for doing some work for us. He really likes them in his 06 GP on his 150 mile round trip commute. He didn't believe me that they would make such a difference until his first morning driving on them. He was amazed how much further he could see.
Re: 2011/2012 headlamp upgrade
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:10 am
by sonoma_zr2
I was just about to pull the trigger on a full set of these for the Zr2 when I read the lows don't have the dark coated tips anymore. Your not supposed to run these in reflectors that don't have the ring deflector in them. The bonnies do, the Zr2 doesn't. :(
Re: 2011/2012 headlamp upgrade
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 10:40 am
by 92BonneSE
On Amazon 9012 are just under $22/each and 9011 are just under $20/each
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-HIR2-Stan ... 509&sr=8-1
I'm going to upgrade my low beams soon
Re: 2011/2012 headlamp upgrade
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 2:48 pm
by RogueSSEi
Maybe a write up on how to modify these to fit .... hmmmm