Anyone have some info/opinions on upgrading the headlights on an NB? No real need, just want some better vision!;)
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Anyone have some info/opinions on upgrading the headlights on an NB? No real need, just want some better vision!;)
The best headlight upgrade I can think of for the NB would be to retro-fit some pop-ups off of an NA. I think it's possible... :D
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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
try the sylvania silver stars. alot of people like those.Quote:
Originally Posted by roadsoundlover
are yours high intensity discharge lights? thats a good upgrade...
Just having a little NA fun...
Ya push yours around the block lately?? ::GottaRunQuote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
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Originally Posted by POS Racing
Nope...just the 'Dub. :(
Pick a painter, or a paint for that matter?Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
I'm gonna have to split this off in a bit...Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
ccage and I are trying to get our schedules together.
Just have the originals, so I'm guessing they're not the High Intensity type.?.?Quote:
Originally Posted by BAM!
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That depends on the year of NB... I have the projector headlamps in my 2003. VERY bright lights.
2001...Quote:
Originally Posted by channelmaniac
They look like this??Quote:
Originally Posted by roadsoundlover
http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtes...e.det1.175.jpg
Sure Do!!:clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
I suspect that they are close enough to each other that they could be mistaken for the wrong one at first glance. Any chance you could display the other NB options too?Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Sylvania Silverstars are a halogen bulb with more intensity and higher temp rating (color). They're pretty good but I like the CATZ bulbs that I'm running in my NA right now better. I can't remember which one of their bulbs they are right now but they aren't the silly bluish ones.
I also ran PIAA superwhites in a previous car and they were great. I would definitely not mind getting another set of these sometime.
I retrofitted euro projector housings and a real 4300k HID kit on the M3 and that was incredible. You might want to look into getting a HID kit for your car if you don't mind spending the money. Your best bet is to get a Philips kit and some of the BMW guys I know have had OK experiences with XTEC.
The 99-00 were not projector style, let me see if google can help!Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
99-00http://www.centerautoparts.com/image...ll/M100109.JPG vs. http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtes...e.det1.175.jpg01-06
The 2001 and up also have a different front bumper cover since the headlight shape changed a bit.
Interesting... I had no idea. Are they different size/shape or is that just the angle of the pics? Are they interchangeable?Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Yes if you also change the bumper cover. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
Definately the 01 version...the Silver Stars look good...any particular style/model number??Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Interesting link!
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...on/default.htm
Great Link! Thanks!
Rated Life kinda sucks for a $50.00 bulb....Quote:
Originally Posted by roadsoundlover
I noticed that!:(Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Maybe the Cool Blues? seems like a nice overall upgrade...
Get the silverstars over the cool blues! Check on Ebay for cheaper prices. You should be able to get them at Target or your local autozone if you don't want to wait.
I've also heard that the Osram (euro version) Silverstar is better than the Sylvania version we get here in the US. Not sure how true that is, but both are on Ebay for much cheaper than $50, more like $25 a pair.
BTW, the difference in a fancy halogen like the silverstar or PIAA superwhite and real HID is huge. HID's are great.
Autozone has them for $20. each
Heh. Headlight upgrade. This thread needs a link to page 3, too...
Avoid the cool blues...
I put the Silverstars, and so far I am loving them, If you want you can swing by one night and look for yourself
My Silverstar's are very clear and a very clean, white light. Thay do seem to burn out quicker than the PIAA superwhites I've had in the past. I seem to cook about one a year-that's a little much in my book. I may go back to the PIAA's, or try something else on the next go around.
http://www.clearcorners.com/products/mazda/miata_nb/
If you got bank...
and fenders IIRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Are they interchangeable? Yes. Are the headlamps an even swap? Not even close. Is it cost effective? No.
Oh... and barndoors rule!
Silverstar burn out way too quick. Definitely not a TCB deal.
This is a TCB source for the bulbs http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/
I got the house special for my 99 and is buy one get one free. They are not as white/blue as those on eBay (I bought one of those too), but it does put out more light on the road as advertised.
Good link on the "TCB" powerbulbs. 2 for 1 works for me next time around. I think I resemble, I mean resent, the comment on the web site about the "40 year old eyes". I prefer to think they don't make lights as bright as "back in the day".:rolleyes:
Maybe you should run your lights during the day may help ya get around better in places like Granbury. ::Rimshot:Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverToy
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Ill just toss in my::2Cents:: I got silverstars last time my lights went out. Or one went out. The silverstars burned out after a few months so I put in stock replacements. They have been in and working for over 2 years now.
i bought our old 97 (RIP where ever you are) with PIAAs and couldnt afford to replace them, they went out in less than a year. i just bought el-cheapos and they were fine enough for me.... ended with the silverstars last though, liked them while we still had the car.
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best halogens are either the Osram Silverstars, or the Phillips Vision +50's the Osrams are like Sylvanias, with clear glass. I had a set of early silverstars that had clear glass and they were white and bright. they lasted forever in my car, over a year before I sold them with it. Also ran a set of the newer blue tinited silverstars in a suburban for over 3 yrs. if you want more expensive bulbs, the new "HIR" bulbs are supposed to be good.
But the best would be retrofitting a HID Xenon setup in. Factory setups (hella, phillips ect..)can be had for 200-250 taken off of wrecked cars, these last, not like the cheepo plug and play kits that are cheap quality.
check out the www.hidplanet.com forums someone on there retro'ed xenons into a 01-05 miata and it seemes that it turned out really well for him. ony retrofit into true projectors, or you will blind everyone infront of you with glare.