Hey all, found that my Cutlass has the Sylvania super-blues in it..Not having any issues with them, but after having been educated here about "blue-bulbs" well, Are the Standard replacement GE's worth switching for? Looking for easily "found" replacements or should I just keep what I have..? Thanks!
9005 and 9006 "standard" reccomendations
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The Sylvania Xtravisions (?) will work well in the 9006 spot. Any 9005 will do for the 9005 spot.
Originally Posted By: sciphi
The Sylvania Xtravisions (?) will work well in the 9006 spot. Any 9005 will do for the 9005 spot.
Exactly this.
The Sylvania Xtravisions (?) will work well in the 9006 spot. Any 9005 will do for the 9005 spot.
Exactly this.
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I have never been able to tell the difference between Xtravision and regular bulbs in the 9006 shape. For some other shapes, there does seem to be a difference.
For 9006 bulbs, I just get regular ones from whatever brand is available at the store I happen to be in.
For 9006 bulbs, I just get regular ones from whatever brand is available at the store I happen to be in.
If you have the time and $$, get HIR2 bulbs for the 9006 spot. There's lots more usable light than any 9006 with no more glare. Of course, that's not in the cards for everybody.
CAUTION---HIR2/9012 bulbs can cause glare when used in many cars.
The HIR2 doesn't have a full blacktop, so there will be glare if the car does not have full bulb shields.
The HIR1/9011 bulb would be a valid replacement for the 9005 high-beam application, where no blacktop or bulb shield is necessary.
The HIR2 doesn't have a full blacktop, so there will be glare if the car does not have full bulb shields.
The HIR1/9011 bulb would be a valid replacement for the 9005 high-beam application, where no blacktop or bulb shield is necessary.
Originally Posted By: Stu_Rock
CAUTION---HIR2/9012 bulbs can cause glare when used in many cars.
The HIR2 doesn't have a full blacktop, so there will be glare if the car does not have full bulb shields.
The HIR1/9011 bulb would be a valid replacement for the 9005 high-beam application, where no blacktop or bulb shield is necessary.
Listen to Stu, he knows what he's talking about.
Look at your low beam lamps. If it does not have a shield completely covering the front of the bulb, do not use an HIR bulb. I am pretty sure your Cutlass falls into this group, as it uses lens optics to form the beam pattern and most do not use a bulb shield. HIR will be fine in the high beam lamp.
IMHO, the next best thing to an HIR is the Philips Xtreme Power bulbs. These do have a painted bulb tip and can be safely used in lamps without a bulb shield.
CAUTION---HIR2/9012 bulbs can cause glare when used in many cars.
The HIR2 doesn't have a full blacktop, so there will be glare if the car does not have full bulb shields.
The HIR1/9011 bulb would be a valid replacement for the 9005 high-beam application, where no blacktop or bulb shield is necessary.
Listen to Stu, he knows what he's talking about.
Look at your low beam lamps. If it does not have a shield completely covering the front of the bulb, do not use an HIR bulb. I am pretty sure your Cutlass falls into this group, as it uses lens optics to form the beam pattern and most do not use a bulb shield. HIR will be fine in the high beam lamp.
IMHO, the next best thing to an HIR is the Philips Xtreme Power bulbs. These do have a painted bulb tip and can be safely used in lamps without a bulb shield.
Originally Posted By: MrHorspwer
Originally Posted By: Stu_Rock
CAUTION---HIR2/9012 bulbs can cause glare when used in many cars.
The HIR2 doesn't have a full blacktop, so there will be glare if the car does not have full bulb shields.
The HIR1/9011 bulb would be a valid replacement for the 9005 high-beam application, where no blacktop or bulb shield is necessary.
Listen to Stu, he knows what he's talking about.
Look at your low beam lamps. If it does not have a shield completely covering the front of the bulb, do not use an HIR bulb. I am pretty sure your Cutlass falls into this group, as it uses lens optics to form the beam pattern and most do not use a bulb shield. HIR will be fine in the high beam lamp.
IMHO, the next best thing to an HIR is the Philips Xtreme Power bulbs. These do have a painted bulb tip and can be safely used in lamps without a bulb shield.
My LeSabre does have a bulb shield. It's covering the front and sides of the bulb. When I line up 20 feet from a wall, I get 2 distinct patches of light from the low beams, as DOT designs allow. And, the glare is a lot less than 9005 bulbs in the same reflector. I've had both, and recommend the HIR over the 9005 since the glare is much less pronounced.
I agree on the Xtreme Powers being the best 9006 bulb, if someone insists on a 9006.
Originally Posted By: Stu_Rock
CAUTION---HIR2/9012 bulbs can cause glare when used in many cars.
The HIR2 doesn't have a full blacktop, so there will be glare if the car does not have full bulb shields.
The HIR1/9011 bulb would be a valid replacement for the 9005 high-beam application, where no blacktop or bulb shield is necessary.
Listen to Stu, he knows what he's talking about.
Look at your low beam lamps. If it does not have a shield completely covering the front of the bulb, do not use an HIR bulb. I am pretty sure your Cutlass falls into this group, as it uses lens optics to form the beam pattern and most do not use a bulb shield. HIR will be fine in the high beam lamp.
IMHO, the next best thing to an HIR is the Philips Xtreme Power bulbs. These do have a painted bulb tip and can be safely used in lamps without a bulb shield.
My LeSabre does have a bulb shield. It's covering the front and sides of the bulb. When I line up 20 feet from a wall, I get 2 distinct patches of light from the low beams, as DOT designs allow. And, the glare is a lot less than 9005 bulbs in the same reflector. I've had both, and recommend the HIR over the 9005 since the glare is much less pronounced.
I agree on the Xtreme Powers being the best 9006 bulb, if someone insists on a 9006.
Originally Posted By: brandini
Originally Posted By: sciphi
The Sylvania Xtravisions (?) will work well in the 9006 spot. Any 9005 will do for the 9005 spot.
Exactly this.
Originally Posted By: sciphi
The Sylvania Xtravisions (?) will work well in the 9006 spot. Any 9005 will do for the 9005 spot.
Exactly this.
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