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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Headlight bulb replacement
Hey All,
My low beam bulb just burned out, so I need to replace it. I went to autozone and picked up a Sylvania H4 ST Silverstar Halogen bulb. I'm a bit worried about throwing it on because the factory bulb is a H4 12v 45/45 watt bulb. The Sylvania I picked up is a H4 12v 60/55 watt bulb. Am I going to have any issues putting this bulb on?

Thanks in advance,
KG
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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i have that same bulb and its great fits like the stock just much brighter
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by kostavtr
i have that same bulb and its great fits like the stock just much brighter
+1 on the Silverstar, the only difference is that it's brighter.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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Common mod, go for it.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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I went with the new GE Nighthawk (if I remember correctly, anyhow it is GE`s latest offering) and it works very well too.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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I went with the PIAA and like it. I have the Silver Stars in both vehicles and they are impressive over OEM. Any H4 bulb will fit.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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Cool, thanks fellas!

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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Going over 90W is where the risk starts, so you'll be fine.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawkrider
Going over 90W is where the risk starts, so you'll be fine.
That's what I was looking for... thanks hawk!

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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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So, over 90watts and you need to run it's own power lead and a relay?
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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No, over 90W and you risk overheating the plastic housing/reflector thingy.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawkrider
No, over 90W and you risk overheating the plastic housing/reflector thingy.
is that the technical term for it?


old post, i know...but i'm looking to brighten up my night time rides
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 04:11 AM
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...but i'm looking to brighten up my night time rides
Add a hot lookin' passenger.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Gregw
Add a hot lookin' passenger.
Touché my friend, touché
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Gregw
Add a hot lookin' passenger.
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