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Old 08-06-2010, 11:15 PM
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Re: Where can I get new headlights?

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Originally Posted by dbarnblatt View Post
For 1992 technology they are pretty advanced and as good as anything out today. I'd say they are as good as the HID headlights in my 2006 STi, as far as light quality and output. But I have a pretty low mile 1997 model SVX. And the STi's HIDs are aimed low and HID light quality is really not that great for road illumination... the color temp is too high.

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Yes the technology was very advanced, but why pick a 9006 bulb?
The 9005 has 1700 lumins, 70% more...
The higher color temp the less lumins.
When I have to drive some of my customers GMs with 8000-12000K, night driving is absolutely dangerous!
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