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Originally Posted by SilverY2KCivic
I just bought some PIAA Super Plasma GT-X bulbs yesterday. They look pretty nice, but upon testing them out (in my driveway) and comparing PIAA bulb to my SilverStars I'm replacing with the PIAAs, the SilverStars almost seem brighter... I haven't had a chance to go out driving with them yet to see how much better if any they really are. In the meantime I packed the Sylvanias in the box the PIAAs came in and have them in my glovebox. I always carry a spare set of headlight bulbs with me as well as other bulbs. I'll post back with results of the PIAA bulbs. I couldn't beat the $66 price I paid for them though, compared to other shops that retail them for $110+  |
Yea, I am the same way. I also always carry a spare set of everything (all the light bulbs) in my glove box just in case. If it's not as bright, that's likely due to the raise in color temp, as I mentioned above somewhere. The silverstars are 4000K and the PIAA Super Plasma's 5000+. Not a huge difference, but still. In general, the higher the color temp, the less usable light is left to light the road. It's like with a flashlight. The more color the light has, the less it lights the room (even at the same wattage). This is most likely why it's a little less if it indeed is. If it's less, it's most likely not too much less. I think between the 2 sets, the major main difference is the slightly higher color temp and the color of the light as a result. I know I love the color, so I'll live with it, lol. The PIAA are definatly brighter than any other light throwing out a similer color (non-HID of course), thats for sure.