Lightbulbs for my Headlights.

[SilverI30]

One of my headlights went out and i wanna replace it....now i went to a nearby pepboys and i saw some 'hyperwhite' and other such lightbulbs...My question is will it cause any problems? Does it drain extra power? I ask this because i had a Galant before this car and when i did swap the lightbulbs from my headlights it messed up my battery and alternator....my mechanic at the time said it was becuase of the lighbulbs...any feedback?? apprecaite itthanks

[maxhopper]

If you go with something like the Sylvania Silverstar, you shouldn't have any problems.

[SilverI30]

i dont think i saw that, would the hyperwhite cause problems? i think it was about 4200k

oh you were talking about the brand....i gotta double check..cant remember what i saw.
Modified by SilverI30 at 11:27 AM 8/27/2005

[maxhopper]

I haven't heard of any problems.

[SilverI30]

would the socket need to be replaced?

[maxhopper]

No, just get a 9004 bulb.

[audtatious]

Aftermarket bulbs will work fine. Just get the appropriate size and you should be "good to go". I replaced the bulbs in my fiances Cougar with Eurolight Fusions and it works great. I am also using Fusions for high beams in my Max.

[SilverI30]

Aftermarket bulbs will work fine. Just get the appropriate size and you should be "good to go". I replaced the bulbs in my fiances Cougar with Eurolight Fusions and it works great. I am also using Fusions for high beams in my Max.

the reason i ask over and over is becuase on my previous car, which was a Galant i put after market hyperwhite or superwhite lightbulbs and it messed up my alternator.... i dont want that same problem to occur again..

[audtatious]

You should have no issues with the I30 by upgrading the bulbs as long as you stay within the same wattage as the factory bulbs (most are). The only issues I have seen with harness problems was due to people putting 85w bulbs in place of the 55w factory bulbs which caused the harness for the fog lights to melt.

[SilverI30]

You should have no issues with the I30 by upgrading the bulbs as long as you stay within the same wattage as the factory bulbs (most are). The only issues I have seen with harness problems was due to people putting 85w bulbs in place of the 55w factory bulbs which caused the harness for the fog lights to melt.

i think that was the mistake i made, my galant wasnt capable of handling the bulbs i put in. it messed up the alternator and also my battery was spilling acid.....

thanks guys... ill go with the 9004, any recommendations on where to get them from? ive found it on autobarn.com so far...a pair for 39.90

[maxhopper]

Check here. http://froogle.google.com/froo...ogler

[audtatious]

Check some of our sponsors and see if they have them.

[SilverI30]

Check some of our sponsors and see if they have them.

will do, does the brand make a difference? for as long as its 9400 im ok.

[SilverI30]

holy crap i just found a pair for

$2.96

http://store.yahoo.com/procarp....html

hrm i cant tell if that is for individual or the pair...

[audtatious]

I would look around for reviews. Fusions are fine, but only last a year (or less).

[SilverI30]

thanks alot guys...i went with this onehttp://store.yahoo.com/procarparts/90hyhebu.html

should be here in a few business days, ill let u know how it works out.

[SilverI30]

I would look around for reviews. Fusions are fine, but only last a year (or less).

i didnt see any 'fusions'

[audtatious]

Do a google for "Eurolite Fusion" and you will find tons of hits... These suckers are very white @4500k.

[SilverI30]

Do a google for "Eurolite Fusion" and you will find tons of hits... These suckers are very white @4500k.

yes i see them, the watts are different...on these its 65/45the ones i got were 80/100

what difference does that make?

[audtatious]

65/45 is the factory wattage. 80/100 will use more power, but give more light output.

[SilverI30]

65/45 is the factory wattage. 80/100 will use more power, but give more light output.

hrm utoh! i got the 80/100 will that cause any problems??

[audtatious]

Other than pulling more power? I honestly don't know.

[SilverI30]

once again my concern is, the alternator/battery, i hope it doesnt mess it up like my last car.

[kenchin]

I already had a lights replacement twice(my Dad's car and mine) but luckily it didn't gave me any problems. I found nice looking lights from a local dealer in CA area, it's Car Parts Napa, I did not have to wait long for it's shipment.

[SilverI30]

I already had a lights replacement twice(my Dad's car and mine) but luckily it didn't gave me any problems. I found nice looking lights from a local dealer in CA area, it's Car Parts Napa, I did not have to wait long for it's shipment.

damn where were you 2-3 weeks ago, i placed an order on the 27th i believe and they FINALLY sent me an email saying the expected delivery date is the 14th!!! very upset

i just checked that ****e, thats really not what im looking for, my headlights are fine, i just needed to replace the bulbs...but thanks