For those of you who have changed DRL bulbs...question.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

Phil,

I agree about the quality. I'm sure they are crappy in comparison to real bulbs but that's the only ones I could find...
As far as switching, I'd like to keep all my lights are blue. I want the DRL's to match when off. (I know, probably vain but...)
As you can see, even the foglights on top are blue when off. Surely someone out there makes a better quality bulb?

Didn't someone do a bulb conversion for these lights? Or did they replace the lamps with some PIAA lamps or something. Either way, I gotta do something.

take the plastic valance off, pull the DRL's out and throw them in the trash. PIAA has some lights now that should fit pretty good in the same location but you will have to cut the entire backside of the DRL light bucket off. The DRL's attach to the valance from the rear and that plastic will have to be removed. You would then drill a hole in the top of the metal bumper for a secure mount for the PIAAs.

I think it's the 510s that should fit there nicely. I have done this but used Cibie Tangos.

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by PhilD

BTW PIAA make a 3157 that is blue, part # 19295. You'll most probably find that it is better quality than some of the other stuff.

Another BTW is that X157 bulbs are dual filament, but the H2 only uses one. X156 bulbs are single filament and will work fine.

Which reminds me.... why do they put a 2 filament bulb in a application that uses only one?

Thanks Phil, I ordered some PIAA bulbs ebay.. 9.99

We'll see...

Mark

[corvette184]

i have the sylvania silverstar 3157's in mine and have no problems yet(since november) and these look chrome inside the clear housing but when they are on give a super bright yellow light.... they look awesome

[JamesT]

I tried the PIAA's. After 2 months the plastic chromed housing was melted. They are just too hot.

[dochummer]

One of my silverstars just blew. I think I've had them in for a year now. Time to hit walmart again...

[HummBob]

I use the PIAA 3157's for my DRL's. They pretty much match my HID's at night. I'm on my 2nd set in 16 months. Not bad when they are only $10/set.

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by JamesT

I tried the PIAA's. After 2 months the plastic chromed housing was melted. They are just too hot.

James,

I'm not sure why they would have done that. The bulbs are only 27 watts. The factory ones are 35 watts...shouldn't get as hot, I wouldn't think.

Originally Posted by HummBob

I use the PIAA 3157's for my DRL's. They pretty much match my HID's at night. I'm on my 2nd set in 16 months. Not bad when they are only $10/set.

Yep, that's them. We'll try them and see if they're better than the ones I'm using now.

BTW, can you buy them local? I bought them off ebay. 10 bucks plus 10 shipping.


Thanks guys,

Mark