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PIAA XTreme White Plus versus Night Tech bulbs

Started by d3vi@nt, November 18, 2013, 07:07:33 PM

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d3vi@nt

Any FHE with comparisons? Trying to decide. The XTreme's are a little more expensive, but from PIAA's website the only difference I can tell is they apparently have a slight bluish tint.  Seems odd they don't post any solid specs.

Thanks.
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DarkMonster620

I am using the PIAA H4 SuperWhite . . . have tried other less expensive same K rating, no difference in illumination, just durability . . . PIAA seems to be more resistant to vibrations . . .
Carlos
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Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
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d3vi@nt

Thanks for the info. I used the Intense White bulb on my Monster, which seemed brighter than stock and definitely whiter, a bit sharper. But I don't think PIAA makes that model any longer, at least it wasn't available for the ST.

I'm a bit skeptical that the differences (if any) between the two justify the cost, so I went with the less expensive Night Tech's.

Once it's above freezing in my garage I'll plug the in and see if I can tell a difference.
'13 MTS GT
'99 ST2
'07 M695 - Sold

DarkMonster620

Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

d3vi@nt

Quote from: Darkmonster620 on November 23, 2013, 02:37:32 PM
But isnt the ST an H4 bulb?
I don't know about the newer ones, but mine has two separate lights; a dipped beam with an H1 bulb and a high beam with an H3.
'13 MTS GT
'99 ST2
'07 M695 - Sold

DarkMonster620

Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

d3vi@nt

Thanks for the links. The PIAA links are exactly what I was looking at for info earlier, but there's really nothing useful there, particularly to compare their two models.

Finally got the bulbs in (what a royal PITA -took about 2 hours in a 40F garage). Definitely a whiter light but not by a huge margin. Have to wait for the ice to melt before a road test. I'm guessing I'll see a 10-15% improvement in visibility.

Given the pain and the cost (about $45), I'm not sure the juice is worth the squeeze...
'13 MTS GT
'99 ST2
'07 M695 - Sold

DarkMonster620

As said, at least the info is here now, I have purchased from the headklight bulb place, those aint bad . ..  mostly for my car customers but I usually have to 're -aim' the headlights, they seem too bright for oncoming traffic, I had to lower my headlamp . .
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."