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Re: 9006->9012->Xenons...check this Posted by vtsnaab [Email] (#26) [Profile/Gallery] (more from vtsnaab) on Tue, 31 May 2011 13:03:08 In Reply to: Re: 9006->9005 modded->Xenons..., sam96CS [Profile/Gallery] , Tue, 31 May 2011 12:02:56 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I searched fleabay using 9012 +/- HIR1 +/- HIR and found them mostly around $35 TO $40 per pair.
The Xenon kit I got (which is of great quality) only cost me $35 (shipped) and was a very quick/easy install; I remain impressed with how well made it is.
Verbiage from the lowest priced HIR listing that I found, from CA:
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One pair HIR AUTOMOTIVE BULB Single LOW BEAM
HIR (Halogen Infrared Reflective Light Source) Headlamps.
50% more bright than traditional halogen bulb.
Professional manufacturer of auto lamps, provide top quality lamps for cars.
* Pair of headlight HIR
* Up to 50% more light on the road
* A 10 to 20 meter longer beam for better road/sign reflection
* High brightness and long life
* High quality and low price.
Bulb Size: Any single beam bulb.
H1, H3, H7, H11, 9005, 9006.
This is new technology in automotive lighting industry. Satisfactory guaranteed.
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In my way of thinking, this is throw-away filament bulbs for about the same cost as an entire kit (bulbs, ballasts, etc.) and the Xenon tubes can be replaced for about $20/pair...so I find them $-for-$ more attractive as it is more light / less power needed / lower replacement cost for the consumables.
But my question remains unanswered here->
I seriously would like for someone who has used the drop-in Xenons in our non-projector type headlight housings to tell me about the brightness and lighting pattern of low-beams on the roads vs. 'normal' 9006 halogens please ?
Best Wishes.
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