High Beam/9005 Question

monkey323i · 07-24-2006, 01:16 AM

HI guys:

I'm experiencing a problem with my High beam bulb.

Recently I replaced my 9005 High beam stock bulb with Eurolite Xenon Fusion.

But somehow it is obviously a LOT darker ( it feels like I didn't even turn my High beam ON ) than my Stock one.

The stock 9005 ( 60 Watt ) , Eurolite Xenon 9005 ( 65 Watt ).

Is the problem that the socket still only provides 60 watt even though the bulb is 65watt ?

I can't think of any thing that is causing this to be darker ( A LOT DARKER )

***rippars*** · 07-24-2006, 01:19 AM

now you didnt touch the glass with your fingers or lay it down on the ground or something did you?

the only thing i could think of is that is a bad blub... didnt and still dont have any problems with my silverstars.

monkey323i · 07-24-2006, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rippars

now you didnt touch the glass with your fingers or lay it down on the ground or something did you?

the only thing i could think of is that is a bad blub... didnt and still dont have any problems with my silverstars.

Is your silverstars 9005 High beam?

How many Wattage is it ? 60w?

I thought about if it's a bad bulb, but both bulb still lights up. same brightness...

**atruhondagrl** · 07-24-2006, 01:25 AM

I have to second rippars' opinion on that one. 65 watts in a 60 watt fixture just means a shorter life span for the bulb.

monkey323i · 07-25-2006, 05:30 AM

Bought Silverstar 9005ST today and replaced with it, it got a lot brighter than Eurolite 9005 Fusion Xenon and stock one, but sadly it is a lot more yellowish than Eurolite Fusion.

***rippars*** · 07-25-2006, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkey323i

Eurolite 9005 Fusion Xenon and stock one, but sadly it is a lot more yellowish than Eurolite Fusion.

huh? well if your talking about the drl's being on theres still going to be some yellow showing, but when you flip to high beams they'll be the same as the lowbeams if you switched those out too...

***rippars*** · 07-25-2006, 07:40 AM

would also like to see pics of what your talking about...

monkey323i · 07-25-2006, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rippars

huh? well if your talking about the drl's being on theres still going to be some yellow showing, but when you flip to high beams they'll be the same as the lowbeams if you switched those out too...

= )

of course it will be yellowish (DRL) with all bulbs , OEM Halgeon, Eurolite, Silverstar.

I meant when I switched ON my high beam. It shows yellowish still.

Ya, you're right. It will be hard to judge without any pic. I will post pic later tonight.

07-24-2006, 01:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
monkey323i Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 65 iTrader: 0 / 0%	High Beam/9005 Question HI guys: I'm experiencing a problem with my High beam bulb. Recently I replaced my 9005 High beam stock bulb with Eurolite Xenon Fusion. But somehow it is obviously a LOT darker ( it feels like I didn't even turn my High beam ON ) than my Stock one. The stock 9005 ( 60 Watt ) , Eurolite Xenon 9005 ( 65 Watt ). Is the problem that the socket still only provides 60 watt even though the bulb is 65watt ? I can't think of any thing that is causing this to be darker ( A LOT DARKER )

07-24-2006, 01:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
atruhondagrl Why...so...serious? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gotham City Posts: 23,358 iTrader: 22 / 100%	I have to second rippars' opinion on that one. 65 watts in a 60 watt fixture just means a shorter life span for the bulb. __________________ "I'm a dog chasing cars. I don't have plans. I just do things. I'm not a schemer. "

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07-25-2006, 05:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
monkey323i Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 65 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Bought Silverstar 9005ST today and replaced with it, it got a lot brighter than Eurolite 9005 Fusion Xenon and stock one, but sadly it is a lot more yellowish than Eurolite Fusion.