So lately I have had to drive more and more at night on empty roads where deer can be on the sides so I've been using my high beams. However, I've noticed they aren't really that much brighter than my lows. I tried to put in some Silverstar H7 Ultra Brights but they still don't seem to put out much light.

I'm looking now at some Hella's or some PIAAs. Anyone have any input on this? I know I would love the most coverage I can and I really don't care if I go to a 100/125W bulb as that is what I'm leaning towards for the highs. I'm just not sure which I want, the PIAAs seem to be the best in terms of light output but they are also the most expensive.

Any input is appreciated.

 

First off, I would NOT go with a 100W bulb - chances are the draw it requires will melt down your wiring harness (I've seen it happen). Also, the temperature is going to be hellishly hot in there with headlights drawing that much power. If you really want to see, get HIDs. Put them in your low beams and if that's not enough, get another set for your high beams. If you still can't see...get cataract surgery Seriously though, go HID. That won't run any risk of damage, like the high-wattage bulbs will.

 

Well I already have the OEM Xenons and I see where people say that they are amazingly bright and they can see really well but I don't. They don't really seem to be much brighter than the old halogens in my Dodge Dakota... Think its just my bulbs are wearing out? I mean they have been in there for 56k miles and I know that both the previous owner and myself drive with the low beams on even during the day.
As far as the melting of the wiring these are the PIAAs I've taken a look at:
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tremewhite.jsp

They are a 45/65W bulb but have the light output of a 100/120W

 

could be time for that cataract jeremy's talking bout lol. HIDs for high beam should do the trick. or maybe you aimed your lights too high and the high beam is going way up like i did? lol well aim your lights a little bit higher than usual and use your fogs and the high beams. if all fails, put lights behind your grille too lol

 

Heheh, I was going to suggest the same thing - reaim the lights.

 

Last year I replaced the origonal Orsam D2S bulbsin my car,
as they became yellow. I bought a pair of Philips 4300K
bulbs on E-bay for $60. Now the low beams are white.
I wouldn't put HIDs in the highs, because it takes 2
seconds to focus.