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Old 06-28-2004, 07:49 PM
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Default Xenon Bulbs replacing the stock bulbs.

Alright, I have the 2001 Audi A4 1.8 T FWD. I am planning on replacing the stock headlight bulbs with some Xenon bulbs. My friend referred me to Midnightmoose.com for some H7 Xenon bulbs. There are some there with 80W and 4200k, while others are 60W with the same k and there is the 100W bulb with no specification of K. I need some help selecting a bulb which will give me the right brightness with the closest color to white/blue. Someone check that site out, and give me some feedback. If someone has a better idea of what to get or a specific bulb I should order for under 30 bucks...do tell. Thanks.
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Default Just get SilverStars. Unless you upgrade to HID

You won't see any huge gains in lighting performance.
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Default just a scheme?

So are Xenon bulbs just a scam? or do they actually work? I need some REAL tips. Not "just get these, they dont really work, but whatever..." That's not helpfull. More like, "hey *******, get (insert brand/price here, these really work well!" or "don't waste your money."
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Default yea they are, higher wattage bulbs run the risk of melting your harness

yess they are brighter, but tend to burn out easier and are more dangerous for your wiring harness
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Default "Xenon" anything is BS. The only thing that looks like a xenon bulb is a real xenon bulb.

Like ck1.8t said, there's no point it getting HID look-alike bulbs just get good halogen replacements like the SilverStars
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Default stock wattage is 55....

these high wattage bulbs may damage your wiring.
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Default Usually "charged" with Xenon gas. But they are still halogen

Unlike real Xenons or HIDs, where the gas is ignited versus a burning filament like halogen.
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Default Re: SilverStars, I put some in my highs. It's funny, they still

look brown compared to HID. Whiter than the standard halogen bulbs for sure though.
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Default Let's all agree

So, are we all saying that Xenon-like bulbs are a waste of money. But for that price...its good?? or are we saying: don't waste your money...save up 300 bucks for some real HID's because they're safer and much brighter.
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Just get the real HID from me. OEM HID, see the classified forum.
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