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Re: PIAA Super Whites



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>Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 19:57:13 -0500
>From: "An Pham Jr." <anp7@domain.elided>
>Subject: PIAA Super White Halogen Bulbs
>
>Hello All,
>After checking the Turnermotorsports web page recently, I noticed under the
>electrical heading that they are carrying the PIAA Super White Halogen Bulbs
>for abour 75 dollars a pair.  Has anyone tried these yet? Experiences?  More
>specifically on an E36?  And BTW is 9005 the right fitment for the E36
>low-beams b/c the manual says HB4 whatever that is...
>In any case, I'm not really looking for a wannabe Xenon look but just
>something a bit brighter and gives a new appearance.
>Thanks in advance.
>Happy holidays,
>An Pham Jr.

I have the 135/100 on my BMW bike and have had it since last summer.  The
down side of the super white is that they allegedly have a shorter life
because the burn hotter to get the brighter light.  I paid about $45 for
one.

The advantage is that the draw the amperage of the lower rating and give
the high wattage.  For instance the 135/100 operates at a 100/80
equivalence.

The HB4 is the H4 with a blue tinge.

I bought an HB4 at a hot rod shop the other day for $19.95.  It puts out
the blue tinge and is rated at 100/80.  Again, it is advertised as a short
life bulb.

FWIW....

Norm

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