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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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I'm trying to remove my headlight so I can paint it flat black and when removing the bulb, I broke one of the prongs off and now it's FUBAR which means now I can upgrade if possible. Should I just buy OE replacement or is there something out there that's better?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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H3 at the auto parts store. I veleive it is 55 w. Sylvania makes a brighter whiter bulb but they burn out quick. Last time i got another brand.

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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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I use a PIAA Xtreme White 100/110 watt. So far very happy and far better than stock.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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Gonna check the price on the Sylvania, thanks Drew.

NorCal, where did you get that PIAA?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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Man I bought an HID Light ... Alot Cheaper than the LED, some with the conversion box which you just stuff it in your hedlight. Looks pretty good and alot cheaper than the HID. Here is a pic


I am happy with it
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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That's sick! I got HID kits in all my toys past and present. Do you have the ballast inside the headlight? And who makes that and where did you get it?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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I got it at a local Store here in Miami... If you want I can call them up and find out the exact description.. I believe Drew should be able to help you out... Yeah man it all fits in the Headlight "Case" (if thats what you call it!) I was able to stuff it all in there.. should be around 100-150 bucks... Drew, wanna shed some light and hook it up with the part?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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if you need just a bulb I could send you my old one at no charge.. Just pay for shipping... Shipping is probably more expensive than the bulb tho!
 
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I'll look into some motorcycle HID kits but for the sake of not having to mess with ballasts and wires I'll probably just go with a bulb. I don't do much night riding anyways. You're right about the shipping so I'll probably hit up autozone or somewhere around here. Thanks though!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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Play it safe and wipe the bulb glass with rubbing alcohol to remove any fingerprint oils, (hotspot).
 
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