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07-13-2008, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='622459' date='Jul 12 2008, 11:41 PM
If that's the case why is AIB takng so long with their LCI version to come out 
. Did you leave the bulb out, turn the lights on and see what wasn't on? Keep us posted.
. Did you leave the bulb out, turn the lights on and see what wasn't on? Keep us posted.No point in trying this now after reading other's post. As others have said, the LCI model has the single bulb. Besides AIB, anyone else know of a brighter bulb at least as a temp solution?
07-15-2008, 02:45 PM
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Sorry for the late reply, thought I would take some pics for you during the day. Will follow up with pics at night.
I saw a difference with the bulbs I purchased, really just going from a yellow look to a more white look.
Here are several pics during the day, the car is in the shade and the sun is to the right of my camera so the left of the pictures did get some glare.
In the picture the JLevi bulbs are on the Passenger side of the vehicle, and on the drivers side is the original H8 bulb.
Here I have both bulbs as the JLevi bulbs.
Closeup picture.
Yes at night they are brighter, hopefully I can take some for you.
I would like to have all the bulbs more white then the off yellowish they currently are.
So I am looking too, maybe even brighter!
I saw a difference with the bulbs I purchased, really just going from a yellow look to a more white look.
Here are several pics during the day, the car is in the shade and the sun is to the right of my camera so the left of the pictures did get some glare.
In the picture the JLevi bulbs are on the Passenger side of the vehicle, and on the drivers side is the original H8 bulb.
Here I have both bulbs as the JLevi bulbs.
Closeup picture.
Yes at night they are brighter, hopefully I can take some for you.
I would like to have all the bulbs more white then the off yellowish they currently are.
So I am looking too, maybe even brighter!
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Thanx for the pics troybal, keep us posted...
07-15-2008, 06:21 PM
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Here are some night pics, show much brighter.
All with the new H8 Bulb from Jlevi.com
All with the new H8 Bulb from Jlevi.com
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Originally Posted by troybal' post='625054' date='Jul 15 2008, 07:21 PM
Here are some night pics, show much brighter.
All with the new H8 Bulb from Jlevi.com
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All with the new H8 Bulb from Jlevi.com
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Nice pics troybal, those look really good actually....how long have you had them on? no burn out issues or error codes?
now about those fog bulbs...
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I have had them for about 1 month now, no burn outs, and no error codes.
As for the fogs, yes I would like to get them done as well. I may also want to go brighter(on all bulbs) so I was looking at the GP Thunder 8500's here -> http://www.hid-lights.com/ as posted in another post here.
For about $20 a set shipped I may just try them to try them. Gonna order them tonight
Let you peeps know!
As for the fogs, yes I would like to get them done as well. I may also want to go brighter(on all bulbs) so I was looking at the GP Thunder 8500's here -> http://www.hid-lights.com/ as posted in another post here.
For about $20 a set shipped I may just try them to try them. Gonna order them tonight
Let you peeps know!
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Originally Posted by troybal' post='625074' date='Jul 15 2008, 07:45 PM
I have had them for about 1 month now, no burn outs, and no error codes.
As for the fogs, yes I would like to get them done as well. I may also want to go brighter(on all bulbs) so I was looking at the GP Thunder 8500's here -> http://www.hid-lights.com/ as posted in another post here.
As for the fogs, yes I would like to get them done as well. I may also want to go brighter(on all bulbs) so I was looking at the GP Thunder 8500's here -> http://www.hid-lights.com/ as posted in another post here.
will definitely consider both mods for myself... 
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='625075' date='Jul 15 2008, 10:47 PM
Have you seen the hoen H8 bulbs for fogs, members seem to recc those as well for a fog light match....GL will definitely consider both mods for myself...
will definitely consider both mods for myself... Surprised that they only 4,000K versus the GP Thunders at 8500K yet the Hoen's look bright?
Anyone care to elaborate on why? I am just learning about lights myself!
07-19-2008, 10:49 AM
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Well folks I did a test.
Here are the bulbs.
1) Predator Xenix
Hyper White Angel Eye & Reverse Upgrade from www.jlevistreetwerks.com
2) Hoen -> yes these are sold as Fogs but they are the H8 model.
www.hoen-usa.com
3) GP Thunder 8500K Plasma White.
www.hid-lights.com/products/halogen-bulb/8500k/gpthunder8500k-h8.html
I did get a Error Light on the dash but it went away after a few seconds, I did not troubleshoot the error (loose cable or not fit in correctly, or the fact that they will erro? Dont know yet)
Pic 1: Lights off
Pic 2: Predator Xenix
Pic 3: Predator Xenix With OEM Fogs
Pic 4: Predator Xenix Passenger Side, Hoen Driver Side
Pic 5: Both Hoen's
Pic 6: Hoen with OEM Fogs
Pic 7: Hoen Passenger Side, GP Thunder Driver Side
Pic 8: GP Thunder's
Pic 9: GP Thunder's with OEM Fogs
Now I have to figure out how to replace the FOG bulbs!
Woo Hoo - Found the DIY for the Fogs, I figured it had something to do with the Wheel area. Well I am out to install the HOEN's now.
Here are the bulbs.
1) Predator Xenix
Hyper White Angel Eye & Reverse Upgrade from www.jlevistreetwerks.com
2) Hoen -> yes these are sold as Fogs but they are the H8 model.
www.hoen-usa.com
3) GP Thunder 8500K Plasma White.
www.hid-lights.com/products/halogen-bulb/8500k/gpthunder8500k-h8.html
I did get a Error Light on the dash but it went away after a few seconds, I did not troubleshoot the error (loose cable or not fit in correctly, or the fact that they will erro? Dont know yet)
Pic 1: Lights off
Pic 2: Predator Xenix
Pic 3: Predator Xenix With OEM Fogs
Pic 4: Predator Xenix Passenger Side, Hoen Driver Side
Pic 5: Both Hoen's
Pic 6: Hoen with OEM Fogs
Pic 7: Hoen Passenger Side, GP Thunder Driver Side
Pic 8: GP Thunder's
Pic 9: GP Thunder's with OEM Fogs
Now I have to figure out how to replace the FOG bulbs!
Woo Hoo - Found the DIY for the Fogs, I figured it had something to do with the Wheel area. Well I am out to install the HOEN's now.
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Here are the pics of the Fogs after replacement.
Pic 1: Hoen Fogs
Pic 2: GP Thunder Fogs
Pic 1: Hoen Fogs
Pic 2: GP Thunder Fogs
