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Old 03-12-2009, 04:33 PM
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I just wanted to find out if any one has any experience with MTEC bulbs. My Monte uses H11, but I know that most of you guys use a different size bulb, 9006 or something. That really doesn't matter though. I just wanted to find out what you guys thought about them because I was considering a set for my headlights and foglights.


They are rated at 4350K color temperature.

I've heard good things, I just wanted to find out if you guys have. For about $31 they don't seem bad. Much cheaper than PIAA as well.

Thanks for your input guys.
 
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Old 03-13-2009, 02:33 PM
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Well, since no one seems to have experience with MTEC bulbs, perhaps you can give me another solution for H11 bulbs that have worked well for you. An HID kit isn't an option.
 
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I don't know much about auto bulbs because I never had to replace any yet. I know another popular choice is Sylvania Silver Star bulbs but they are halogen. They are 4000k color temp. I am not sure about the size if they will fit the 06-07s. Auto parts stores should carry them.
 
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Sylvania doesn't make SilverStar bulbs in H11. If they did I would buy them in a heartbeat. I had them in my Stratus and they were great. That's why I am asking about these bulbs. I have read some good reviews and then of course reviews of them blowing after a week. I'm guessing those guys touched the bulb when installing them. Which is a huge NO-NO with halogen bulbs.

Here are a few pictures of these bulbs installed on a Toyota Camry:


With fogs:


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I am willing to bet as well that they touched them. I would go ahead and get them at a reputable place so if they do go south you can return them. Maybe even make a point about talking to the counter guy that you know not to touch the glass and bla bla so he knows if you take them back. Just a thought.
 
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I'll probably just end up getting them off ebay because they're only $31, cheapest I've found. By the way, I fixed the images. Those things look great, IMO!
 
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Let us know, well me anyways. I love to have killer light at night. I think i am going night blind as I get older, holy. As a kid we would drive around with the lights off for crying out loud. lol.
 
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No problem.
 
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