Low beam options

[tiredeli]

im looking for options to replace the H11 55w Halogens with something brighter and whiter- closer to the HIDs. Anybody have any experience with this? Preferrably a DOT approved option?

 

[Gimli]

im looking for options to replace the H11 55w Halogens with something brighter and whiter- closer to the HIDs. Anybody have any experience with this? Preferrably a DOT approved option?

I've always liked Sylvania Silverstar headlights but they don't seem to be available in H11 format.

GE Nighthawk bulbs may be an acceptable alternative although I haven't used them myself and I'm not sure they're available in H11 either.

 

[CanukV6]

Low Beams are HID. It's the High Beams that are Halogen.

 

[Gimli]

Low Beams are HID. It's the High Beams that are Halogen.

Base model has halogen low beams as well.

 

[CanukV6]

Ooops, sorry.
I have used the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs in my BMW and really liked the white light they produce. I was thinking of trying to find some for the Hi-Beams on my Genesis. Unfortunately they don't seem to list a Lo-Beam Halogen Silverstar.
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/AutoLRG-Results.htm

 

[scottdk]

im looking for options to replace the H11 55w Halogens with something brighter and whiter- closer to the HIDs. Anybody have any experience with this? Preferrably a DOT approved option?

Try these I just ordered the H8 version of these for my foglights.

Luminics Titanium White H11Product #: LT-H11F
Color: Titanium White
Application: H11

Description:
Luminics Titanium White Halogens produce a brilliant white output that's out of this world. The metallic coating produces a super-white light pattern that slightly changes color from different angles, similar to an HID setup. Available in all popular bulb applications - give your vehicle a fresh new style with a set of Luminics Titanium Whites.

http://www.luminicsusa.com/detail.asp?p_Number=LT-H11F

 

[tiredeli]

thanks for the info. I will review the options. Any experience with PIAA bulbs?

 

[GS300rich]

PIAA bulbs are ok but from my experience they burn out too often. I have had silverstars in other cars and no problems at all

 

[Gimli]

PIAA bulbs are ok but from my experience they burn out too often. I have had silverstars in other cars and no problems at all

You also have to be careful as a lot of them operate at a higher-than-spec wattage, which may damage the wiring harness over time.