headlights

[justram2013]

anyone know if piaa halogen bulbs are worth the money or would you go HID's

 

[xrsman]

No they're not. I had them on my 2011 and compared to HID'S they weren't so good. They're better than stock but don't hold a candle to HID'S

 

[justram2013]

thanks, i just dont know which way to go, i dont want any hassle or from what i hear them flickering etc. i know nothing about lights and resistors and stuff. also what brands to get. But yeah do the stock lights ever suck

 

[EagleChief]

If you don't want to spend the money on HIDs, you can change the bulbs out and get more light.

9011 - highs
9012 - fogs
H9 - lows

You will have to trim a small plastic tab on the bulb, but members are reporting very good output from those bulbs. I'm going to be doing my low's and fog's soon (hopefully).

 

[CMil527]

HID's for sure!

 

[justram2013]

what is the best kind to go with, also what about LED headlights, which are better?

 

[CMil527]

HID over LED from everything i've read... check out Retro Shop in the vendor section, they seem to offer a good quality kit!

 

[roadshow]

Neither. After reading the boatload of troubleshooting threads on HiD's I'm staying away (not because they can't be resolved, but because I haven't the time or inclination to troubleshoot them). To make matters worse I'm in Canada where DRL adds another annoyance to a vehicle that even JJ has said on this forum isn't as friendly for HiD's as others. Lastly unless it's purely for cosmetic reasons or because you just think they're cool, I don't actually need them.

yeah the stock lowbeams suck, but that's easily resolved by either using your hi beams or using lows plus fogs if you can't use high. I just installed some good aftermarket fogs on mine and crappy low beam problem solved. And I drive on unlit country highways all week. When there's too much oncoming traffic for hi beams, my fogs with lows works great with zero hassle.

But if you really want them for the cool factor, then yeah... go with HiD because those specialty bulbs are terrible. They cost a lot for 1 pair for bulbs that burn out after just a year.

 

[justram2013]

im in canada as well, and my low beams even with fog lights on are still terrible and high beams are no hell either. the HIDs arent for any cool factor strictly wanting brighter lights cause i live in the country and most of my driving is on country roads. what bulbs were you saying burn out in a year?

 

[roadshow]

im in canada as well, and my low beams even with fog lights on are still terrible and high beams are no hell either. the HIDs arent for any cool factor strictly wanting brighter lights cause i live in the country and most of my driving is on country roads. what bulbs were you saying burn out in a year?

Not trying to be a smart-ass, I'm just wondering if you might have night vision problems. If even high beams aren't helping you, it's possible you might need corrective lenses for night driving for your own safety. I'd definitely at least get tested, hids aren't going to be the most appropriate solution if that's the case.

My night vision has worsened the last couple of years, but so far I haven't had to get glasses for driving yet. But I know that day is approaching

 

[justram2013]

Not trying to be a smart-ass, I'm just wondering if you might have night vision problems. If even high beams aren't helping you, it's possible you might need corrective lenses for night driving for your own safety. I'd definitely at least get tested, hids aren't going to be the most appropriate solution if that's the case.

My night vision has worsened the last couple of years, but so far I haven't had to get glasses for driving yet. But I know that day is approaching

haha no not the case. the highs are brighter just not great even my wife thinks they suck. im thinking hids for the lows and just getting a different halogen bulb for the highs

 

[roadshow]

Gotcha, user perception then I guess. I live and work in the sticks too and haven't had any complaints about highbeams. Also very happy with my fogs but they're mopar aftermarket, not stock

 

[justram2013]

anyone else have any thoughts on this? im still really confused, HIDs LEDs or just a better halogen bulb? im changing the grill tomorrow so kinda want to do the lights at the same time but still havent really read any strong reviews having a stand out winner. HELP

 

[Rherman1]

Call JJ @ retro shop, he can answer any questions about your needs. A very stand up kind of guy and great customer service! He wants to see you happy and not just out for the $$$$

 

[justram2013]

anyone else want to add to this, im leaving soon to go shopping so any help or advice at all will be appreciated

 

[justram2013]

i finally went with HIDs bought and installed today, so far so good everything works so lets hope it stays that way. gonna drive it later tonight to see how bright they are. Thanks for the help everyone