axngen

Is it me, or do aftermarket H1 headlights just not last in our 5th Gens..? The longest I've had a pair last is about 2 months, and that was Koitos which weren't even that good. Am i possibly doing something wrong here? I always wipe the bulbs down w/ alcohol b4 putting them in.. I figure that if they're gonna blow due to residue, they'd blow right away..but they always go within a couple months. Any idea what the problem might be? Thanks

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01XLude

Quit buying CHEAP bulbs.......

Get some Polargs...you'll be very happy........

axngen

Is 50 bucks cheap?

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anubyss

Even good bulbs will blow after some time. I've used PIAA Plantinum Superwhites and they have blown after 8 and 11 months respectively. These bulbs were $100. I have Razo bulbs in right now ($60) but have Philips Premium bulbs for my next set. They were pretty cheap and can be found at www.autolamps-online.com.

I am sure pretty much any replacement bulbs will blow in less than 1 year, so I am just going to minimize cost by going with Philips. A lot of members on this board have them and seem to like them.

As far as hints for installing new bulbs:
1. Use latex gloves.
2. Try not to get anything in contact with the bulbs during installation. It's hard when you are trying to put them back into the headlight housing though.
3. Use some electric grease for all parts that conduct electricity.

SlvLude

I dunno I've had my catz for over a year now and still glowing bright.

-Jeff-