Bulb Information for the Newbie...

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offutt0311
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Bulb Information for the Newbie...

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Ok guys... I need some quick information on the headlights for vehicles. I have a 2012 Caprice PPV, I need to know what bulb size the high beam and low beam bulbs are. I tried utilizing the search function, however I'm on my cell phone and have a broken hand. At this point it's just easier to ask someone and use my talk - to - text lol. I am planning on replacing both my high and low beams with L.e.d. bulbs, but need to know what to purchase so I don't waste my time and money. By the way, the car arrived today and I can't be more impressed!
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Re: Bulb Information for the Newbie...

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Good Evening! The stock low beam is an H-7 the high beam is an H-7. I haven't seen much in the way of upgraded bulbs yet on the forum.

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Maurice
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Re: Bulb Information for the Newbie...

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Pursuit wrote:Good Evening! The stock low beam is an H-7 the high beam is an H-7. I haven't seen much in the way of upgraded bulbs yet on the forum.

Regards,

Maurice
Hey, I appreciate that Maurice. I think I have found an extremely cost effective, plug and play, and quality built alternative for our cars! Doing a little research right now.
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Re: Bulb Information for the Newbie...

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Many times, just running a larger gauge wire to the lights makes a world of difference. What plan do you have??
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offutt0311
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Re: Bulb Information for the Newbie...

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CrashTestDummy wrote:Many times, just running a larger gauge wire to the lights makes a world of difference. What plan do you have??
Opt7 makes a plug and play l.e.d. kit. They have outstanding reviews and are very high quality for the money! They are 6000k and I am planning on installing in the highs and lows. I believe I am going to order today. Will keep you guys posted and take pics. Btw.... anyone else notice that our factory speaker volume and sound quality absolutely sucks? Lol
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Re: Bulb Information for the Newbie...

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Pursuit wrote:Good Evening! The stock low beam is an H-7 the high beam is an H-7. I haven't seen much in the way of upgraded bulbs yet on the forum.

Regards,

Maurice
Anybody know the correct bulb size for the small marker bulb that's in the top of our headlight housing? I pulled the bulb and it has no number on it. I have one that's blown and want to replace them with led bulbs.
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Re: Bulb Information for the Newbie...

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Looks like maybe a 168?
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Re: Bulb Information for the Newbie...

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I think it's a 127. I put amber ones in mine and it looks mean at night.
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Re: Bulb Information for the Newbie...

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GTObert wrote:I think it's a 127. I put amber ones in mine and it looks mean at night.
Yea I'm looking at some one watt heat sync led bulbs for it right now. I just ordered two sets of these to replace all my headlights!

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Re: Bulb Information for the Newbie...

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Can anyone post pics of what they have or are going to be using in the actual car? I was very let down with some highbeam LED units I bought initially, way too blue looking and really no extra usuable light for me, really i think the lows are pretty darn good for almost all the time. I have been thinking i would get some LED fogs or other if I still feel unhappy in the winter
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