darkalley

Sorry to start a new thread but....I was thinking about getting these bulbs for my fog lights. Anyone have them?? Since the Plasma are not sold in the US anymore I got nervous(i know I can find them on the net). But are the PIAA 9006 Platinum Series Super White the best alternative????

TypeSDragon

The Platniums series are the best way to go if you want long lasting bulbs. It usually last up to 2 years, while the plasmas will last up to 8 months. From personal experience, I wouldn't spend over 100 bucks for the plasmas knowing that they are not going to last.

darkalley

can the plasma's or Platinum Series Super White series get to hot that they will harm the wiring harness??

daverman

Are you being careful not to touch the glass when you're installing the bulb? Halogens are notoriously unreliable if you get fingerprints on them. I would suggest rubbing the glass with an alcohol wipe before installing them to ensure that there's no oils left on the surface.

californiacat28

Anyone got a picture of the PIAA 9006 Platinum Series Super White bulbs????

calcat

darkalley

Does anyone know if the Plasmas are brighter than the Super whites? I know the plasmas are bluish but what gives of more usable light?

muadib

Yes, they are. Super Plasmas are 5000k, while the Platinum Superwhites are 3950k. Xtreme whites are 4150k.

darkalley

I'm banging my head against the wall because of these bulbs. Which did you get???? I just got this email from a store

"There is no such bulb called 9006 H4 bulb. There is 9006 (Also called HB4) and 9003 (Also called H4)Both 9006 and H4 is available in US and these two standard is the most
popular bulb in USIf its HB4, BG604/ Razo Premium White and H93/ Piaa Super Plasma will fit. You can either call in(310-320-2597) to place an order, or you can place an order online
@ www.autofreak.net

Is this the bulb I should get?? Did you get these bulb at Van Inderstines??? Help

I want the Plasmas now but I'm really confused.

dj5

The bulb that fits our fog lights are 9006 also know as HB4.


"Yes, they are. Super Plasmas are 5000k, while the Platinum Superwhites are 3950k. Xtreme whites are 4150k."

That statement is not quite correct, the numbers given above refer to the color of the light given off.

The thing that make the bulbs brighter is the wattage. Same as in your house, 60, 75, 100 watt bulb. Our OEM bulbs are 55 watt and that is the wattage you should stay with. There are some 80 watt (brighter) bulbs on the market, but the wiring and housing my not be able to handle this increased wattage (increased heat).

As you go up the color scale the Superwhites are white but not as white as the Xtreme white. The Super Plasma bulb move up the color scale to give off a bluish light.

My recommendation would be either the Super Plasma or Xtreme White. The Super Plasma bulbs may be a close match to the HID headlights. I puchased the Xtreme White and they are close but think the Super Plasma may be a closer match.

muadib

I sent you email. I got the Platinum Superwhites, because the guy
at Van Iderstines talked me into them after saying how much longer they last compared to the Plasmas. Serveral people here are using them. The size you want is 9006 or the HB4, not the H4.
I can take pics tonight if you want & send them to you.

darkalley

If you could post a picture that would be great. I'd love to see how they look from the front. I can't decide if I should gamble with the plasmas or just go with the Platinum.

muadib

I can't post it because I don't know how to, but I can send it through email.

mrdeucie

Just so you guys know PIAA bulbs do come with a 1 year warranty.

Mr.T

Go with the plasma. I have them. Good match with the HIDS

Mr.T

mrdeucie

I also had the super plasmas on my altima, but it got too expensive having to replace them every 6 months. They do look good though.

muadib

So why didn't you use the warranty?

darkalley

my email is jimd@fostermckaynj.com

I think i may go with the plasma now. They aren't so bright that they will blind other drivers right?? I know they aren't DOT approved.Also, where did you guys get your bulbs and what did you pay???

muadib

I sent you the pic.

mrdeucie

Before PIAA extended their warranty to 1 year it was only 90 days. That's basically why. I'm still looking for the receipt for the last pair I had.

Oh BTW I'm pretty sure that the superplasmas are DOT approved.

AziaN -TYPE S-

DOES ANYONE KNOW AN ONLINE SITE WHERE TO BUY THE PIAA 9006 SUPER PLASMA FOGLIGHT BULBS ? I'VE SEEN ALL THE SITES LIKE THE ACURA-TL ONE THAT SELLS THE PLATINUM SERIES ONES.. BUT CAN'T FIND THE SUPER PLASMA ONES. PLSE LEMME KNOW IF ANYONE CAN FIND IT..

SimTypeS

I just installed the PIAA Platinum SuperWhite 9006 in my fogs, because the store I go to didn't have the Xtreme in stock, and people on here and in the store said the SuperWhites were close to our HIDs. Well, in daylight they do not match very weel, but we will see at night.
I also go new high-beams. They didn't have any PIAA in stock, so I got the Koito Whitebeam 9005. Those didn't match very well, either, but do give off a little more light. We will see tongiht.
Also, I got PIAA Xtreme HID (H-222) for the map lights. Look much better.
The T6 I got for the dome were the wrong size. Not long enough. They are 31mm. Anyone know the size of our domes? I guess I could measure them...
I want to get new side markers. Replace the yellow bulb with an HID. If I leave that yellow piece in the assembly, it would be legal, wouldn't it? Anyone know what size bulb, and how to take replace them?
Anyone think it would be cool to replace the backup lights with HIDs? Size? I have to go check on the door lights, too, to see what size they are.

daverman

Maybe if you ask nicely (using lower case as well as upper case letters) someone will tell you. WRITING IN ALL CAPS MAKES IT LOOK LIKE YOU'RE SHOUTING!

daverman

I've posted some pics of the PIAA Superwhites in the Acura TL Discussion forum. Here's the link:

http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=18126

muadib

Here's a pic of my car with the superwhites.

mrdeucie

when you refer to HID in your post you don't really mean HID, do you?

SimTypeS

mrdeucie, I know they are not real HIDs, it's just what PIAA calls them on the box. Just a sells gimick. But, they are a lot whiter than other bulbs.