High Beam comparo - Optiblue vs. Hiper Industries *pics*
10-22-2002, 11:46 AM
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High Beam comparo - Optiblue vs. Hiper Industries *pics*
a little background...a looong time ago, i purchased the OptiBlues for $40 shipped...a few weeks ago, 1 of the bulbs broke...so i ordered another set...i was sent these Hiper Industries Super Plasma bulbs...at first, i was pissed cuz the wattage was less (80 vs. OptiBlue's 100) and the Kelvin was less (4000K vs. OptiBlue's 5000K)...but after doing a side-by-side, the Hiper bulbs were bluer, so i figured i'd try them out...they're just as good as the OptiBlues, if not better...y? b/c the beam is more pronounced than the OptiBlues, and there's no reduction in distance the light travels...plus if u look at the Hiper bulbs, they're a little shorter, fatter, the coil and electrodes are larger and longer, which extends life, so i'll c how they fare...i ordered the Hiper blubs through Autodynamic.com the same as if i was ordering the OptiBlues, so either these r the same, or Autodynamic sent me the wrong bulbs...i've checked everything, and it says OptiBlue all over the place, so i dunno
here r some pics
OptiBlues...
Hiper Industries...
Blown OptiBlue bulb on left...notice the coil is half there...bulb in the background with the orange ring at the base is the Hiper bulb
finally, OptiBlue on the left and Hiper bulb on the right...notice how the Hiper is slightly darker...it is more noticeable in person...also notice how the coil and electrode are longer in the Hiper bulb
if anyone wants closer pics of something, lemme know, and i'll try my best to get some clear close-up shots
here r some pics
OptiBlues...
Hiper Industries...
Blown OptiBlue bulb on left...notice the coil is half there...bulb in the background with the orange ring at the base is the Hiper bulb
finally, OptiBlue on the left and Hiper bulb on the right...notice how the Hiper is slightly darker...it is more noticeable in person...also notice how the coil and electrode are longer in the Hiper bulb
if anyone wants closer pics of something, lemme know, and i'll try my best to get some clear close-up shots
10-22-2002, 12:12 PM
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Originally posted by chikai
thank you for not attaching the pictures...I would've had to go to NY this weekend and strangle you if you did.
thank you for not attaching the pictures...I would've had to go to NY this weekend and strangle you if you did.
10-22-2002, 01:29 PM
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Originally posted by Marc S
What about a few night shots with the lights actually on ??!?!?
What about a few night shots with the lights actually on ??!?!?
i've already got OptiBlue shots but have not updated Fotki with those, so i'll try and do the same as above so people can see (any) differences between the bulbs
10-22-2002, 05:22 PM
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Damn. You had me convinced that my next small purchase would be the OptiBlues... You really think these new bulbs are okay? Everything I've read up to now says to stick with name brands (Sylvania, Polarg, Piaa, Philips).
Secondly, have you had any problems with cops? I could see being harassed just because it *looked* like I had blue lights on my car. I've never even seen ricers in this area with blue headlight bulbs. I think I'd be okay, though, since I *have* seen tons of people around here with the windshield sprayer LEDs that were *actually* blue lights.
Secondly, have you had any problems with cops? I could see being harassed just because it *looked* like I had blue lights on my car. I've never even seen ricers in this area with blue headlight bulbs. I think I'd be okay, though, since I *have* seen tons of people around here with the windshield sprayer LEDs that were *actually* blue lights.
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Looks good Scooter.. I just bought the PIAA 19615... I think they might last longer than the opt-blues... well they better I paid 60 bucks for them..LOL...
We need to do a write up on the parking light and front turn signal bulb install.... The PIAA 19228 (1157 bulb) would look sweet in the turn signals and the PIAA 19172 for the front parking light assembly...
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10-22-2002, 07:58 PM
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Originally posted by Sypher
Damn. You had me convinced that my next small purchase would be the OptiBlues... You really think these new bulbs are okay? Everything I've read up to now says to stick with name brands (Sylvania, Polarg, Piaa, Philips).
Secondly, have you had any problems with cops? I could see being harassed just because it *looked* like I had blue lights on my car. I've never even seen ricers in this area with blue headlight bulbs. I think I'd be okay, though, since I *have* seen tons of people around here with the windshield sprayer LEDs that were *actually* blue lights.
Damn. You had me convinced that my next small purchase would be the OptiBlues... You really think these new bulbs are okay? Everything I've read up to now says to stick with name brands (Sylvania, Polarg, Piaa, Philips).
Secondly, have you had any problems with cops? I could see being harassed just because it *looked* like I had blue lights on my car. I've never even seen ricers in this area with blue headlight bulbs. I think I'd be okay, though, since I *have* seen tons of people around here with the windshield sprayer LEDs that were *actually* blue lights.
cops haven't given me a hard time bout them (knocking wood)
10-22-2002, 07:59 PM
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Originally posted by 23wt
can you take pics of them during night time without the hids on
like just have it on drl
can you take pics of them during night time without the hids on
like just have it on drl
10-22-2002, 08:03 PM
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are the US models like that? i mean like when i release the footbrake the inner lights will come on... turning the light one click will turn the interior lights on and the corners... one more turn will turn off the inner lights and HID and roadlamps will come on...
10-22-2002, 10:09 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this mean that if you're using them in the High Beams, it's 100w, and if you're using them as low they are 80w??
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Originally posted by Edub-TL
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this mean that if you're using them in the High Beams, it's 100w, and if you're using them as low they are 80w??
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this mean that if you're using them in the High Beams, it's 100w, and if you're using them as low they are 80w??
10-22-2002, 11:06 PM
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Originally posted by Scooter
well considering i thought i was ordering the OptiBlue's, i really dunno...for $40 shipped, to me it was worth a shot
cops haven't given me a hard time bout them (knocking wood)
well considering i thought i was ordering the OptiBlue's, i really dunno...for $40 shipped, to me it was worth a shot
cops haven't given me a hard time bout them (knocking wood)
Well, the pics look pretty good. It all boils down to how long they last now.
10-22-2002, 11:28 PM
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Originally posted by Sypher
Well, the pics look pretty good. It all boils down to how long they last now.
Well, the pics look pretty good. It all boils down to how long they last now.
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10-22-2002, 11:29 PM
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Originally posted by MtBikR
Anyone know where to buy philips or osram bulbs for our lows? I looked on ebay but they are all kits or 4300K bulbs?
Anyone know where to buy philips or osram bulbs for our lows? I looked on ebay but they are all kits or 4300K bulbs?
10-22-2002, 11:48 PM
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Originally posted by peiqinglong
I do. I got my Osram 6000k for like $240 shipped overnight. I think the prices are cheaper now. Shoot me an email and I'll give you the guy's name...need to go look it up.
I do. I got my Osram 6000k for like $240 shipped overnight. I think the prices are cheaper now. Shoot me an email and I'll give you the guy's name...need to go look it up.
10-23-2002, 06:10 AM
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Originally posted by Sypher
I was guessing that it was saying that they are 80W bulbs, but they are comparible to 100W bulbs...
I was guessing that it was saying that they are 80W bulbs, but they are comparible to 100W bulbs...
keep in mind the design changes in the Hiper bulbs...longer electrode and bigger coil...these small refinements may help extend the bulb's life even longer
10-23-2002, 07:48 AM
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I've had optiblue's in my civic for about 3 years now, I used the high beams constantly for 3 months when my denji projector headlamp wouldn't ground out the low beams. The bulbs are still in there and as blue as ever. I payed 11 bucks for mine at procarparts.com. where I bought every replacement buldb for both cars. I've tried Nokya, Hiper, Piaa, Eurolite, and Optiblue, honestly the bluest and the brightest happened to be the cheapest....Toucans industies, Eurolite Bulbs, You just can't beat them. I can't find them out here in Illinois, In california there were everywhere. I'll see you all this weekend the 27th after I try to place at HIN at Mcormic place on Saturday
10-23-2002, 08:50 AM
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Originally posted by jucee187
Scooter so what are you saying? which ones are better? i like the R HIPERS..
can you get them online??...
Scooter so what are you saying? which ones are better? i like the R HIPERS..
can you get them online??...
i think these Hiper's r just as good as the OptiBlues...the Hiper's ARE darker blue than the OptiBlue's tho, so i guess that tips the scale in the Hiper direction
10-23-2002, 12:59 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this mean that if you're using them in the High Beams, it's 100w, and if you're using them as low they are 80w??
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this mean that if you're using them in the High Beams, it's 100w, and if you're using them as low they are 80w??
My PIAA's are 60W and put out the light of a 120W bulb. I am guessing that is a little on the wishful thinking side, but thats what it says on the case!!! They are also 4000K. They don't look as blue as Scooters, but they are REALLY BRIGHT when I turn on the high beams.
10-23-2002, 01:13 PM
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Originally posted by AztecRol
You should get together with J-Lo!!!!!!!!!
She is the QUEEN OF THE HIGH BEAMS!!!!!!!!!
You should get together with J-Lo!!!!!!!!!
She is the QUEEN OF THE HIGH BEAMS!!!!!!!!!
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