Replaced Turn Signals, Fog Lights, High Beams, Parking Lights & Rear License Plate Bulbs

brad_rules_man · 06-14-2009, 10:04 PM

I've bookmarked this thread for when I get mine.

LTRAiN · 06-15-2009, 06:50 PM

awesome post...bought all that stuff except the high beam change..dont use them very often.

Yaumeister · 06-16-2009, 05:25 AM

If anyone is considering an alternative route to lighting mods, consider this:

Original spec:
H11 halogen bulbs fitted to front fog and low beam (for those without LED headlamps),

Modded spec:
H9 halgeon bulb produces 2100 lumens compared to H11 which only creates 1350 lumens. However, in order to do this the H9 bulb needs to be modified to fit the H11 socket and plug.

I can't post external URLs yet, but do a search for "h9 h11 bulb" on Google and you'll see many examples.

Original spec:
9005 halogen bulbs fitted to high beam.

Modded spec:
9011 HIR bulb produces 2700 lumens compared to 9005 which only creates 1700 lumens, again I can't post URLs, so do a search for "toshiba hir bulb", again many examples of conversion on the web.

They should be the "brightest" options as the lumens count show, BUT they are not the "whitest" since the colour temp is still dependent on the bulbs you buy.

jm1515 · 06-16-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stream

Powerbulbs.com are the least expensive (especially when you consider you get a free pair of Blue Visions for the parking lights), and they arrived from the UK (with free shipping) in 3 days. I've been buying from them for a long time--highly recommended.

I found a site in the US that sells them but were much more expensive.

First post!

I've been lurking for ~ 3 months now, and last week ordered my Prius V. This site has been a wealth of info....

I just wanted to +1 stream's endorsement of powerbulbs.com in the UK...in case anyone has any trepidation ordering from the other side of the planet.
I've ordered lots of bulbs from them...many in the motorcycle world do. Great prices and fast, reasonably priced shipping...
No affliation and yadda yadda...just a very satisfied customer...

Paradox · 06-16-2009, 08:36 PM

The PIAA 15211 H11 Fog Lamp bulbs are now on sale for $58.30 on Amazon. You can see the price once added to your cart. They were $73 give or take just yesterday... I ordered me a pair for the new price!

Stream, make sure you contact Amazon.com, I think if its within 30 days or so of when you ordered yours, they will credit you the difference.

Amazon.com: PIAA 15211 H11 Style Xtreme White 55=110-Watt Bulb - Twin Pack: Automotive
Amazon.com: PIAA 15211 H11 Style Xtreme White 55=110-Watt Bulb - Twin Pack: Automotive

stream · 06-16-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paradox

The PIAA 15211 H11 Fog Lamp bulbs are now on sale for $58.30 on Amazon. You can see the price once added to your cart. They were $73 give or take just yesterday... I ordered me a pair for the new price!

Stream, make sure you contact Amazon.com, I think if its within 30 days or so of when you ordered yours, they will credit you the difference.

Amazon.com: PIAA 15211 H11 Style Xtreme White 55=110-Watt Bulb - Twin Pack: Automotive

Thanks for the heads up. I called Amazon and they said they discontinued post-order price adjustments last September, so I asked for a supervisor, who agreed to give me a $10 credit. Close enough.

Thanks again.

HTMLSpinnr · 06-17-2009, 12:08 AM

Amazon values customer experience for repeat business. Not suggesting they'll do that every time (they won't), but it was worth the effort. In any case, thanks for keeping my stock options worth something

I was kinda disappointed they didn't carry (themselves or 3rd party seller) each of these silver bulbs.

stream · 06-17-2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

Amazon values customer experience for repeat business. Not suggesting they'll do that every time (they won't), but it was worth the effort. In any case, thanks for keeping my stock options worth something

I was kinda disappointed they didn't carry (themselves or 3rd party seller) each of these silver bulbs.

I've been an Amazon customer for over 10 years, and have always been impressed with their customer service, but in this instance I was a bit let down. I'll give them credit (pardon the pun) for giving me the $10, but to not have a 30 day price guarantee (vs. their own prices) isn't particularly customer friendly.

brad_rules_man · 06-17-2009, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jm1515

First post!

I've been lurking for ~ 3 months now, and last week ordered my Prius V. This site has been a wealth of info....

I just wanted to +1 stream's endorsement of powerbulbs.com in the UK...in case anyone has any trepidation ordering from the other side of the planet.
I've ordered lots of bulbs from them...many in the motorcycle world do. Great prices and fast, reasonably priced shipping...
No affliation and yadda yadda...just a very satisfied customer...

Well, Welcome! (Sorta,)

Paradox · 06-17-2009, 04:32 AM

Glad you at least got something stream. About three years ago, I know for sure they gave the difference if the price fell...

I had bought a 40" Sony lcd back then and the price kept comeing down every week or so. I would always call the day I saw the price fall and they would give me another refund of the difference. Shame they changed the policy but this economy is screwing up everything! lol

06-14-2009, 10:04 PM	#21
brad_rules_man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Effingham Posts: 359 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 48 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Replaced Turn Signals, Fog Lights, High Beams, Parking Lights & Rear License Plate Bulbs I've bookmarked this thread for when I get mine.

06-15-2009, 06:50 PM	#22
LTRAiN Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 43 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Replaced Turn Signals, Fog Lights, High Beams, Parking Lights & Rear License Plate Bulbs awesome post...bought all that stuff except the high beam change..dont use them very often.

06-16-2009, 05:25 AM	#23
Yaumeister Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 19 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Replaced Turn Signals, Fog Lights, High Beams, Parking Lights & Rear License Plate Bulbs If anyone is considering an alternative route to lighting mods, consider this: Original spec: H11 halogen bulbs fitted to front fog and low beam (for those without LED headlamps), Modded spec: H9 halgeon bulb produces 2100 lumens compared to H11 which only creates 1350 lumens. However, in order to do this the H9 bulb needs to be modified to fit the H11 socket and plug. I can't post external URLs yet, but do a search for "h9 h11 bulb" on Google and you'll see many examples. Original spec: 9005 halogen bulbs fitted to high beam. Modded spec: 9011 HIR bulb produces 2700 lumens compared to 9005 which only creates 1700 lumens, again I can't post URLs, so do a search for "toshiba hir bulb", again many examples of conversion on the web. They should be the "brightest" options as the lumens count show, BUT they are not the "whitest" since the colour temp is still dependent on the bulbs you buy. Last edited by Yaumeister; 06-16-2009 at 04:07 PM.

06-17-2009, 12:08 AM	#27
HTMLSpinnr Gen III Forums Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 4,072 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 215 Thanked 437 Times in 196 Posts Friends: 18	Re: Replaced Turn Signals, Fog Lights, High Beams, Parking Lights & Rear License Plate Bulbs Amazon values customer experience for repeat business. Not suggesting they'll do that every time (they won't), but it was worth the effort. In any case, thanks for keeping my stock options worth something I was kinda disappointed they didn't carry (themselves or 3rd party seller) each of these silver bulbs.

06-17-2009, 04:32 AM	#30
Paradox Prius Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SI, NY Posts: 2,113 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 21 Thanked 298 Times in 179 Posts Friends: 9	Re: Replaced Turn Signals, Fog Lights, High Beams, Parking Lights & Rear License Plate Bulbs Glad you at least got something stream. About three years ago, I know for sure they gave the difference if the price fell... I had bought a 40" Sony lcd back then and the price kept comeing down every week or so. I would always call the day I saw the price fall and they would give me another refund of the difference. Shame they changed the policy but this economy is screwing up everything! lol

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