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Re: White Lights for a 900SET or do I stick with the standard? Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Wed, 25 Oct 2000 14:09:29 In Reply to: White Lights for a 900SET or do I stick with the standard?, WhiteLights, Wed, 25 Oct 2000 13:49:33 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
One thing to know is that most of the whiter, 30% brighter, Xenon/Halogen bulbs have about a 50% shorter lifespan than the 'stock' bulbs due to the higher heat and smaller filament wire. As far as overwattage, I say stay away. The plastic housing and wiring can not withstand the extreme heat generated by overwattge bulbs. There will be definite problems with the reflectors and wiring 'aging' prematurely if you use overwattage bulbs.
I am using the Philips Premium H4 bulbs in standard 60/55 wattage. They seem to work very well. For some additional information about standard vs. white vs. blue, see the FAQ setion at the Daniel Stern Lighting website http://lighting.mbz.org/.
Also visit the how and why section of http://www.autolamps-online.com for some good information.
If you really want to upgrade your lighting, Daniel Stern Lighting is selling european e-code headlights for the NG900/9-3 in the classified section of the SAABNET. I have a set of e-codes from Daniel Stern and they are incredible, much better than the stock headlights. I think the cost for e-codes was about $400 a pair. Installation is simple.
_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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