Not to ignite an old debate,
but an HID kit would draw less wattage than stock and be much brighter than even that.
Headlight Bulb
I see this item, 230543515656 on Ebay and wonder if it is drawing to much wattage. I would assume I could convert my tail lights to LED to save some power. They sure should be pretty bright, especially useful at night. BillRod
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but an HID kit would draw less wattage than stock and be much brighter than even that.
I see a lot of headlight bulbs on Ebay that are plug in replacements and 12 volts. I am considering getting one but notice they are available in 3000k, 5000k, on up. My question is what would be the best for use on my GL500. I am not interested in having a fancy color. I just want the one that works the best. Any information/opinions would be appreciated. BillRod
Sometimes you get what you pay for. If you have any doubt just go to the auto parts store or Wal-Mart and get a Sylvania SilverStar that fits, they're good bulbs, very white and bright.
If you do buy one online with a choice you'll want somewhere at least 4,300 but not over 6,000.
If you do buy one online with a choice you'll want somewhere at least 4,300 but not over 6,000.
The new Silverstar Ultra is my choice.
Not cheap at about $26.00 but it is the brightest common bulb I've seen.
Not cheap at about $26.00 but it is the brightest common bulb I've seen.
I used a 100/55 watt bulb for quite some time without any issues (really before I knew any better)
In my opinion it wasn't leaps and bounds brighter than the original. I think the split between the high and low was too far causing a nice high beam but disappointing low. HID is leaps and bounds better than the 100 watt'r.
Silverstar Ultras are very nice if you're not willing to go HID. They have a much whiter light so you see anything that is reflective (like roadsigns and deer eyes) much, much better.
~Thom
In my opinion it wasn't leaps and bounds brighter than the original. I think the split between the high and low was too far causing a nice high beam but disappointing low. HID is leaps and bounds better than the 100 watt'r.
Silverstar Ultras are very nice if you're not willing to go HID. They have a much whiter light so you see anything that is reflective (like roadsigns and deer eyes) much, much better.
~Thom
Thanks for all the information. I think I will go with the Silverstar Ultra as it seems to work and I like the idea of a high and low beam which most of the HID don't seem to have - at least on Ebay. Thanks Again BillRod
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