I Can't See Anything with my Headlights

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: BISCUT
I feel your frustration. I feel as if my 95 Camry suffers the same fate. I know, old car and original housings but I do have HID inside. I also feel the same about my 08 BMW. Just not good enough. My 04 F150, original lamps and housing, is gr8.

I'm interested to see what comes up off your post.


You have HID's in reflector housings? That's a huge no-no.

 

[Hokiefyd]

With one caveat to the suggestion of HIR2/9012 bulbs for the low beams...what kind of vehicle are we talking about here?

 

[Cujet]

Originally Posted By: KevGuy
Originally Posted By: Hollow
Take the 9005 back and get a set of 9011.

The HIR1 upgrade (Google it if you're uncertain) is the best bang for the buck you can do.


No.


Hahahaha,

I actually very much prefer the HIR bulbs over LED and HID, I prefer the warm color and generally non glarey illumination. I still have a few sets of them for my cars and tractors.

 

[KevGuy]

Just like new:

And, yes, the Ultas are in there for the Low Beams and the LongLifes for the high beams.



Originally Posted By: KevGuy
In the night; both high and low beam.....even after cleaning the lenses.

So, considering my vehicle is 7 years old with original bulbs, I'm gonna try this:

Anybody else have luck with this?

PS - my vision is fine, so no "maybe it's you" comments.

 

[Ken2]

Originally Posted By: mikered30
I would return the Ultras, they are coated and have a short life. I would install HIR bulbs.

Smart idea. I did it. Worked very well.

 

[HangFire]

Originally Posted By: KevGuy
So, considering my vehicle is 7 years old with original bulbs, I'm gonna try this:


Lightbulbs get dimmer as they get older, so replacing the OEM bulbs with just about anything will be an improvement!