Lontar1

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I'm tired of spending money in PIAA headlights... which one should I buy that will last at least 8 months to a year..... nad from where.. SHould I buy something other than PIAA? Recommendations Please

Larrio

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my set of PIAA h4's .... 3 years before going out
my set of PIAA h3's .... still going strong since jan. 2001

its how you install them. My cousin burned out three sets within a few months until I installed them.... 2 years and running

LA02MAX

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you wanna come install my lights? haha, jk. geez you must have the magic touch or something...i hope mine last that long, just put the h3 super plasmas in a couple weeks ago

Johnny Vig

I have three words for you. Philips Vision Plus. They are used in europe and are remarkable. A pair will cost you under $40. You can buy them at http://casporttouring.com/. They are better than anything else out there! This article proves it. http://www.hidforum.com/ayh/lumen.php.

Larrio

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i clean mine very carefully with alcohol and some type of lint free cloth

i also make sure that the area around the headlight is clean and dust free during installation

Lontar1

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Are you talking about this one......? What's the color? regular amber or white?

http://www.casporttouring.com/store/...y_Code=Philips

Johnny Vig

Yes this is the one. The bulb is clear, but it has a blue ring just under the tip, so it emits a bit of blue as well. This is the brightest bulb you can get on the market. It is not like those fake blue bulbs you can buy. Read the article to confirm...........http://www.hidforum.com/ayh/lumen.php
middle of the page.........p.s. the price you can't beat either!

Lontar1

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Just bought them.... Thanks...

Grey00lustre

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i personally use piaa xtreme white and have been happy with them...it emits a nice white color and output is good as well....

Lontar1

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they are good and looks great but I just got tired of replacing them.. everytime it is 50 to 65... so enough is enough............

Ammi

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My PIAA Xtreme Whites lasted for over 1 1/2 years. Transfered to my other car and they still work. I've only had 1 bulb burn out within 6 months from 5+ sets I've purchased.

mdemonte

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How about converting your head lights to the 2k2- 2k3 headlights? The stock bulbs are Phillips 4300k or u can try those Piaa HID super cobalt and then get DDE.

NYC TAR

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Also make sure you don't slam the hood down when closing the hood, My experience is that when you slam hood, the light filament will brake 50% of the time, due to heavy vribration

Larrio

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50 to 65? dang... I get them for $35 around here in CA (piaa xtreme whites)

Lontar1

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post any website with that price for H-4 and I'll buy you a pair.....also the H4 15260 is going to be discontinue, i read that

Max20SE00

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I paid 75 locally for my piaa's but they came with lifetime warranty. Any time they burn out free pair at no charge. Figured I couldnt beat that deal. I've had them for over a year and a half and no problems yet!

CO2kmax

I am also done with PIAA, not the worst lights but they are way over priced. I have had some problems with how long they last and i have ben very carefull on not tuching the glass while i put them in. Not really bithing about quality as much as price though.

Larrio

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remember that thread in the GD forum with a seller offering the PIAA's for $39.99 shipped? All he did was get flamed. He lives a few minutes away and I bought the lights from him for $35 locally.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=353187

No seller in their right mind is going to advertise online his products for below market value. Hence some sellers like cattman ask you to call when they have good prices on certain products.

Lontar1

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Yes I remember but look at it right now..... Humm $55 is the price..... but don't worry, If you want to keep spending money in PIAA lights...good for you, Me I'm done with them.... It is not worth it in my opinion..... You don't know how many times I have replace my headlights........


http://www.jdmautogames.com/index_1647_1777.html

Larrio

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I've only bought one set of piaa bulbs in the past 4 years

jrod1014

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What is the bulb size for the fogs?... and i would imagine everyone recommends PIAA for them...

Lontar1

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00-01 H3 Code number 15255...... hope this helps....

jrod1014

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Thank you sir, it does help... i will note this and puchase the piaas this week... the stock fogs are fugly =(

PTNR

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post some pics when you get them in. i would like to see them as i am considering these as well.

LA02MAX

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here's a pic of my PIAA super plasmas installed..not too good of a pic cuz the only digital camera i have is my phone...

Lontar1

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PIAA Xtreme white.. H4 and H3




Fog Rewire PIAA H3

The PICS are not the best but I'll take new ones soon....

PTNR

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actually, i meant pics of the phillips bulbs you said you bought, but thanks. i wanted to see piaa exteme white H4 as well. post pics of the phillips bulbs when you get them in as well.

PTNR

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nice. they really do match the HID's very well. got the same pic but at night?

Lontar1

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I wil get them on friday... so I will post pics of those... sorry..

JoE'sMaX01

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I have 01 max and my lamps are okay but if I bought h4 phillips or Piaa is the difference that big or is it mostly just for looks? I know I'm def goin to change the fog lights because they just plain SUX! but can any tell me if it's really worth just changin the bulbs cuz seems alot of people here aren't happy with Piaa and some are? Any ideas??

PTNR

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you will definately get brighter and whiter light out of aftermarket halogens, whichever ones you choose. people have their preferences but you look at all the samples then make up your own mind. many people talk about looks because they like the white light as opposed to the yellowish looking stock bulbs or they want to better match the look of HID's that they might have.

JoE'sMaX01

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Thanks, I'll do some research and check out which one's are best for me looks and pricewise. I don't have HID's but I could of gotten the converter for 250 but I opt not to get it only because in NYC they love to steel them some HIDs and I'm not having my insurance go any higher.
But thanks again

xmaltbeerxcp

Hey guys, I have an 03 Maxima SE with those HID Xeon Lights which yes they love to steal them here in NYC. I haven't had any problems with them since I bought the car about two months ago. I knew about some brackets that the dealer could put in to prevent them from getting stolen. I went to the dealer and when I got the car back I lifted up the hood and I couldn't see anything that looked like brackets on the lights and what not. So I went back to ask them where are the brackets and he said that they are under the bumper that they are hidden. So was just curious if anyone knew anything of this or about this? The car still has it's warranty so it was done for free but I'm not sure if it was done or not.

2K3MAX2NV

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they are called data dots and they are not meant to be seen unlesss from under the front of the car

2K3MAX2NV

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I have PIAA super plasma's and they match my HID's nicely but now both my fog lenses are cracked after I just bought a whole new housing for the passenger side. after I replace the driver side I'm goin to cover them with Laminex protectant and Replace the bulbs with the Umnitza HID's...Then I dont have to worry...

PTNR

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the HID Fogs rock!

Lontar1

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here u go.. Phillips H4 Headlights , PIAA Xtreme whites in Fogs.....will take a better picture during the day

PTNR

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well, from the pic, they look very white and seem to match the PIAA's very well. the pic is a little small though - so what are your impressions since you see these up close? which is brighter/whiter the phillips or the piaa? can't beat the price of the phillips though.

PTNR

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bump for more thoughts

MaxTooNice

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I just bought the philips too. Thought I'd give them a try.