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Old 02-10-2009, 01:36 PM   #89 (permalink)
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Really? Hmm thanks I considered the heat but had seen a few people say they are using these. So if I did put them in, I really shouldn't ever use than as more than the DRL which would be kinda *** to have to explain to people it I let them drive the car
One thing about 80W bulbs is that many aren't very high quality, even those from brands like Hella, which are just something made in China for them. They can break because of poor construction and the extra output at normal voltage very much increases the heat generated. I have used 100W bulbs in the past and melted my lights; 80W aren't quite as bad, but given enough time they can do the same. It would be better to buy the HIR 9011 bulbs instead.
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