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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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I am replacing my oem texted headlight glass on my 03 night train with the smooth glass (hd in the middle) from and 06+. I am goin to replace the light bulb also an was wondering what the best replacement is. As far as brightness, color, visibility, etc.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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No body?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Osram NightBreaker. You're replacing the reflector too, right?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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I'll be putting a PIAA Xtreme White Plus bulb in my Train once it gets out of storage.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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I've tested tons of bulbs. The Osram Nightbreaker is an awesome bulb. They're mostly used in Germany but you can find them online here in the states too. You will love the added light.

If you want the brightest light you should do an HID conversion. If you go with a 4300k or 5000k it'll be the best "useable" light.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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Yes I am changing the whole head light. Lense and reflector. I am looking at the sylvania zxe bulb. Anyone ever used the zxe?
 
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ZXE is a 45/60 bulb. NightBreaker is 55/60.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 11:20 PM
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35W hid is the way to go if you want bright.
 
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I recently upgraded my headlight to the HID conversion. They sell them all over ebay. Prices range from 35 to 150 bucks. I'm cheap, so I bought a cheap one. Holy freakin moly! I have tried all the drop in bulbs like the Silverstar and the Piaa. All good bulbs and all better than stock. None in the leauge of the HID. This thing is like turning on daytime.
 
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