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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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I gave a link to higher wattage "xenon white" bulbs above, post 11
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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any pics of the light?
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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have not received them yet. I am doing the wire harness upgrade, and 100/55 xenon bulbs, so Ill post here when everything is all set up
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dibble9012
have not received them yet. I am doing the wire harness upgrade, and 100/55 xenon bulbs, so Ill post here when everything is all set up
ahh ok,

i thought you said u had them. Sorry, this past week as just been a blur...i feel like a zombie!

I am getting my harness soemtime this week as well.
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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From: N43*27.220', W76*30.330'
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well the Osram bulbs are the same wattage as the Silverstars

I was looking for something with more wattage
You could get 100/80W if the 100/55 is to dim. You might get flashed more though. I get flashed a bit now with the new harness and bulbs. I was behind a NYS Trooper a week or so ago and the back of his car was lit up like a stadium. I thought he was going to stop. He kept hitting his brakes so I backed off of him. I think my current setup is enough...for me.
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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I like the 55/100 watt bulbs, keeps the low beams low enough to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. I also aim my low beams a bit lower than normal to account for the lift on the vehicle.
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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I like them too Roger. I should aim mine a bit lower now with the extra 2" and brighter bulbs. 80W would be a bit much and probably result in a ticket...at some point.
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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update:

I purchased rb's upgraded harness, installed it today. Very easy to install, and as it turns out, I have a switched power lighting system. Well got it all working, and put in the bulbs I bought at JC whitney (the link above). I am definitely returning the bulbs!! At 100/80, you can't see anything on a clear night, I didn't realize they were THAT blue. I am exchanging them for the 100/80 diamond white bulbs, so they should be better. Heres some pics:







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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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also, I heard some people complaining that the connectors on the upgraded harness were loose. I just put jb weld on top of the connectors, seals out moisture too! They are completely tight now

For those of you considering roger's upgraded harness, I would definitely recommend it, the quality of the harness can't be beat, compared to any other harness I have seen
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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Hi All, Noob here!

Hello! I'm new here but not new to H4 headlamps. Been using H4 for about
20 years. First thing I do when I got a new rig is go to H4's


I'm posting because I found this thred while coming the web for info on my
new bulbs. Philips Rally 100/90 h4's.

I'm also shocked that Roger did not give the heads up and good folks to buy from! This guy is fast & cheap : http://www.rallylights.com/hella/bulbs.asp

And if you need really nice bulbs from Europe? this woman named Janet is a
sweetheart and ships fast and free : http://www.autolamps-online.com/home.htm .

What I've found is this, Hella 130/90 look great but last about 6 months(tops).
If you need stock wattage and want a little better light quality, can go wrong with Philips VisionPlus 50%, GE megaLight plus 60% are a close 2nd.
The visionPlus has the whitest light out of all of the +30% and +50%.

I'm hoping the Rally 100/90's will last over a year, if they dont, I'll go back 2 the Vision Plus.

Good Luck
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