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Old Dec 25, 2019 | 06:42 AM
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Merry Christmas, MC Family. Could someone tell me what bulbs for their headlights have stood the test of time? I've heard Sylvania is the way to go, but I wanted to get opinions before I make my decision.
 
Old Dec 25, 2019 | 08:35 AM
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Ive used the silver star bulbs for years now...
 
Old Dec 25, 2019 | 09:37 AM
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Ive used the silver star bulbs for years now...
That's my preferred choice. I'll grab some on ebay to save some cash.
 
Old Dec 29, 2019 | 12:14 AM
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Silverstar ultra if I have to halogen.

Hikari led bulbs if I get them, normally about 40$ for pair on Amazon.
 
Old Dec 29, 2019 | 11:18 AM
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I went with LED:
Amazon Amazon
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Those LED headlight bulbs are very bright and look good with the car. Because DRL use the high beams at low power, my Monte reports "high beam out" when DRL are active. But no flicker, all seem to work great.

I put these in for the fogs:
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Not sure I am thrilled with the fogs (they are not as white as the head lights).
 
Old Dec 29, 2019 | 02:11 PM
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I went with LED:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those LED headlight bulbs are very bright and look good with the car. Because DRL use the high beams at low power, my Monte reports "high beam out" when DRL are active. But no flicker, all seem to work great.

I put these in for the fogs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not sure I am thrilled with the fogs (they are not as white as the head lights).
Never seen the Xtravison Sylvania bulbs....might have to try those.
 
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Here are some pics of the LED head lights and fog lights. Piece of advice I have read. When installing LED headlight bulbs, re-point the head lights a little towards the ground. The LED lights broadcast out so far you are not loosing anything, by pointing them just a little down you help avoid blinding other drivers.







 
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Originally Posted by The_Maniac
Here are some pics of the LED head lights and fog lights. Piece of advice I have read. When installing LED headlight bulbs, re-point the head lights a little towards the ground. The LED lights broadcast out so far you are not loosing anything, by pointing them just a little down you help avoid blinding other drivers.






Those things are BRIGHT!
 
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Windsheild veiw of LED headlights

LED 9006 9600LM 6k temp
Don't have a shot of high beams but run 12000LM 9005 bulbs.
Hikari 9006 led 9600LM

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Old Dec 30, 2019 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Thrush_Glasspack
Those things are BRIGHT!
LOL! They definitely are. I have only used this brand in my Monte. I tried this brand and two others in my Grand Am (which uses the same bulb for low and high beams). In the Grand Am, this brand had the best light output. I sadly did not keep LED lights in the Grand Am, as I found all three I tried messed with my radio reception (but I have not had any issues in the Monte).
Honestly, in the Monte, only reason I changed out my high beams was to get LED DRL.
 
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