95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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xenon headlights

I got some clear corners... and now i want to get xenon head lights and matching corner bulbs... but i don't want like that PURE blue color i want like the super white color i don't want it to be to blue but like a tint of blue i guess not over done.. if i get a pair of xenons at a store around here called autotronics... there like 40-50 bucks for head lights will those do what i want or will they be cheapo ones that are SOOOO BLUE.....
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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Depends on the brand really. I picked up a pair last year that are exactly what you're looking for. Super White w/only a light blue in them. They cost me about $50 - $60 USD and only sold them in pairs. But they only lasted me a year so I'm back to regular replacement bulbs now...
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 07:23 PM
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My Sylvania Silverstars look exactly like what you describe. Bluish color to headlight but a pure white light is cast on the road. About $20 each at an auto parts store near you.
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 07:36 PM
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I installed the same lamps in my headlights yesterday. Haven't driven at night yet but there is a difference over the "blue" 70/90 bulbs I took out.
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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My stock lights were so bad I had no idea that my driver's lamp was horribly out of aim. As soon as I installed the Silverstars it was very plain that the driver side lamp was too low and was actually aimed towards the right edge of the road. With a little trial and error (don't want to blind oncoming traffic) I've found a pattern that gives me awesome visibility.
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 09:36 AM
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 10:10 AM
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another thing ne one have ne clue why my right head light is pushed back... its weird i just noticed it..... i dunno if its always been like that.... also im going to get bulbs today for my corners and head lights how easy are installing head light bulbs?
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 11:07 AM
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Head light bulbs are a pretty easy swap. If I recall correctly, you undo the plastic tightener by turning it back counter-clockwise, then unplug the old bulb and pop back the metal retaining clips, then the bulb comes out. Careful not to touch the bulb/glass part w/your fingers though.

Al
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 11:50 AM
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what size head lights do i need again... hurry i need to know fast as possible please
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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darn... i was getting excited that someone did a real hid install...
I need to get a set of those... those look great!
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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Originally posted by 96SR5Limited
what size head lights do i need again... hurry i need to know fast as possible please
H4
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 12:44 PM
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I added the Piaa supers to my heads and love them.

_____Superwhite_____________Stock_______


I'm using clear 18 watt bulbs in my corners. I got them from Home Depot™ for about $2 for a 4 pack. These are the same lights I'm usingin my footwells.

For the 96-98 bumpers, I'm just using the stock clear bulbs that came out of the facotry orange bumpers.

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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 06:15 AM
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I'm new to this forum, but I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. The best ones I've seen are by Motion R. I got mine from eBay. They're 90/100w as opposed to all the others that are 80/100w, but I've had them in for over 6 months without probems. If you are spending $60, get these -- they outperform all the others. I've seen these when compared to PIAA and some other brands and these are cleaner and brighter. They're white with the blue tint, and if your headlights are off they reflect blue on the mirrored back of the headlight asembly. They're periodically on eBay, not all the time though, so don't come after me if you don't find them!:eek: :eek: :eek:
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