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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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Smoked headlight covers

I ordered a set of headlight covers from americanmuscle.com and I love the look but now can't see very well at night.I should probably do a bulb upgrade.What bulb does it take? What wattage or kind should I get?Will this upgrade really help?
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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HEADLIGHT SHOULD BE AN H13(9008) BULB. IF YOU GO TO HIGH ON WATTAGE IT COULD BURN THE HARNESS. IF POSSIBLE ID LOOK INTO HID HEADLIGHTS. ITS WHAT I HAVE ON MY MUSTANG WITH AMERICANMUSCLES SMOKED HEADLIGHTS AND I LOVE THEM!
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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IVE HEARD GOOD THINGS ABOUT PIAA & SYLVANIA SILVERSTAR HALOGEN BULBS THOUGH
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by rickyhj2002
I ordered a set of headlight covers from americanmuscle.com and I love the look but now can't see very well at night.I should probably do a bulb upgrade.What bulb does it take? What wattage or kind should I get?Will this upgrade really help?
ricky,

I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your smoked headlight covers! Those definitely look sick but they will dim your lights a bit. If you go with a brighter bulb like a Sylvania Silver Star etc.. you'll be in good shape! Your car calls for a H13.

I hope this helps, let me know if I can be of any further assistance!

-Dan
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