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PIAA Xtreme Bulb Upgrade ... Yes or No?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Ray66, Aug 23, 2010.

  1. Ray66

    Ray66 New Member

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    #1 Ray66, Aug 23, 2010
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    You should probably stay stock (or at least use the Sylvania Siverstar whatever bulbs). I had PIAAs once on another car and they burned out really fast. The HID bulbs are much harder to replace than the halogen ones.
     
    #2 a_gray_prius, Aug 23, 2010
  3. 4G63

    4G63 I quit boosting

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    I'd say stay stock. Or upgrade to a set of real HID.
     
    #3 4G63, Aug 25, 2010
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    Real HIDs aren't all that expensive, but I don't know if the halogen reflector will work.

    These DDM kits are like $50. Don't get the slim ballast ones, people have reported failures with those.
    DDM Tuning : HID Kits
     
    #4 a_gray_prius, Aug 25, 2010
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    4G63 I quit boosting

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    of course they won't work as well. but they still put out more lights then the PIAA bulbs. paying just a little more.
     
    #5 4G63, Aug 26, 2010
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Depending on headlight usage, you may get anywhere from 1-3 years out of them. In Canada, are lights are on all the time (albeit at reduced intensity) because of the DRL requirement hence the aftermarket lights all lasted under a year (9-11 months for Sylvania Silverstars and Phillips X-Treme Power bulbs). If you want brightness, I do recommend the X-Treme Power bulbs. (found at powerbulbs.com It's a UK site with free shipping)
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, Aug 26, 2010
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    i have a pair of Piaa in my RX
    it's being more than a year and they are still kicking
    i just installed " Luminics JDM Yellow " in my Prius
    i think they only make my fogs look good, instead of being "useful"
     
    #7 RsSharKy, Aug 26, 2010
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