Re: Note to self:Don`t ever buy "special" headlight bulbs again

From: Scott Miller (fastdak@superpa.net)
Date: Sun Nov 05 2000 - 20:09:54 EST


steve, my dad bought a set similar from wal-mart, and they were no different

I picked up a set from nopi.com . they are made by apc and are bright
white. These bulbs are actually very bright, and very clear. much better
visibility at night and for 25 bucks, you can't go wrong

ttyl

Scott Miller
89 Shelby Dakota #322 - 360 C.I. V8 (12.25 @ 112.41 mph) "FASTDAK"
94 Dakota Sport - 3.9 V6 5-Speed (15.86 @ 84 mph)
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Preston <steve318@webtv.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2000 5:02 PM
Subject: DML: Note to self:Don`t ever buy "special" headlight bulbs again

> LazerBlue bulbs are no whiter (or bluer,for that matter) than the
> original bulbs.I spent 45 min. trying to get the new bulb in there, for
> one thing.What a PITA in a GEN III ! Another thing,you`re not supposed
> to touch the bulb with your fingers? HAHAHAHAHAHA! Yeah.Keep a tissue
> handy,`cause you`ll touch it many times.I got the new bulb in there
> enough to compare to the other headlight,and could not tell the
> difference.I wanted a very clear,white light,actually,like the
> (Mercedes?) have.I just got these bulbs because I thought they`d
> compliment the color of the truck,since they are "LazerBlue",not knowing
> if they would be any whiter,or not.I regret to say that this is not the
> only time I have bought "special" 9007 bulbs.My 93 Intrepid headlights
> were very "anemic" heh heh. So I bought some "superbright" ones from
> J.C. Whitney.They were no better than the originals.I have learned my
> lesson this time,hopefully.
>
> 99 Dakota Sport Intense Blue RC 4X4 V6 42RE 3.92 Anti-Spin w/Infinity CD
> system and optional hand-crank windows (2) 3923 Autolite spark plugs
> Big Blue Ram sticker in the slider window that intimidates people into
> establishing a safe following distance



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