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Subject:Re: HID H4 Bulb question
From:Mike S
Date:Mon, 1 Jan 2007 21:22:53 -0500

At 08:41 PM 1/1/2007, Jack R wrote...
>Now that there is newer technology, I am in need of advise on the best
>H4
>replacement bulb to use (like a 8500K HID BLUE)?  I don't want to go
>into a
>"conversion" or major upgrade, just want to pick the best bulb.

Just use standard 60/55W bulbs. Definitely DO NOT get any sort of
"blue" bulb, they're for poseurs who want people to think they have HID
lighting. They actually have less light output and increase glare. Most
of them are also illegal in the US.

If you want an upgrade from the standard bulbs, there are "+50" bulbs
available from the major manufacturers - Osram SilverStar (_not_
Sylvania SilverStar), Philips VisionPlus,  Narva RangePower+50 are
examples.