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fondupot Senior Enthusiast

fondupot

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Those are not projectors. Those are just blue coated light bulbs. do not buy these. they are not HID projectors. They are still halogen bulbs.

SierraRover Enthusiast

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I'm about to replace my headlight bulbs -- 9012's with 9011's -- GMC Sierra, 2014 -- to give me a little more light (65W bulb instead of 55W bulb). I have two bulbs on order now. Minor mods will be required to the bulb base to make the 9011 fit, but appears to be something that works and offers a modest improvement.

 

Not that interested in getting a whiter or bluer bulb, e.g., variants of the 9012 with different colors but no increase in actual light.

 

Also not interesting in a HID conversion because of warranty issues and lack of confidence in the idea... too many negative comments, although it obviously works well for some folks.

 

Love my 2014 Sierra -- truly great truck -- only the headlights are pretty sucky, particularly on rainy nights!

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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I don't think that's what he asked. He has the Chevy projector LTZ lights, which use the 9005 bulb, and wants to know if someone has tried those bulbs in the OEM projectors. I'm guessing he wants a whiter color. Those bulbs should do that.

 

In reading some reviews, some people thought they were brighter, some thought they were not.

 

If brighter, plug in bulbs were the goal, I'd look into putting in a 9011 bulb. It may take a little modifying of the plastic tabs on the bulb, but the output will be in the area of 50% or more higher lumens. But they won't be any whiter.

Colossus Senior Enthusiast

Colossus

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Silverstars are great bulbs, but because they burn so hot the life of the bulb is greatly reduced. I really liked the ones I put in my 08 and 05.

PMattras Enthusiast

PMattras

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Silverstars might be cheaper at CARID:

 

2014 Chevy Silverado / Item # 14743492

 

http://www.carid.com/2014-chevy-silverado-bulbs/sylvania-headlight-bulbs-14743492.html

 

Go to product options- select product options - for the different available bulbs and cost.

 

Free shipping. ZXE - $77.50 for both high and low beams bulbs (4) as of 12/13/2014.

 

Anyone used these bulbs and if they are worth while to install?

Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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I use the ZXE in the older GMT800 Denali projectors. Not as bright as HIDs, but they dont blind people. They do decent for a 65w halogen. Well my 9005's are 65w.

Crf450r420 Enthusiast

Crf450r420

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the high beams are 9005 and the lows are 9006. Do The Retrofit Source projector swap and HID conversion if you want it to be day time in front of your truck without blinding people. You will love it.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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Do the silverados still use 9006 low and 9005 high? I have to use 9005 in both.

Crf450r420 Enthusiast

Crf450r420

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Yes. I went HID so my 9006 are now D2S, but my lows are still the stock 9005. One of my other cars has 4 of the same bulb an it's nice because if I ever loose a headlight bulb on a trip I can stop and put a high beam in it until I can make it to a parts store.

PMattras Enthusiast

PMattras

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According to Carid on the ZXE the high beam is 9005 and the low beam is H11. How is 9006 or D2s coming into play? Confused?

Crf450r420 Enthusiast

Crf450r420

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Many bulbs have different numbers even though they are the same. Like Silverado dog lights are 5202 or some H16. I swapped projectors in my low beams for HID projectors and HID lights so now I'm using D2S bulbs. I messed up and put my lows instead of my highs are still 9005 bulbs. Sorry.

Crf450r420 Enthusiast

Crf450r420

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I don't think that's what he asked. He has the Chevy projector LTZ lights, which use the 9005 bulb, and wants to know if someone has tried those bulbs in the OEM projectors. I'm guessing he wants a whiter color. Those bulbs should do that.

 

In reading some reviews, some people thought they were brighter, some thought they were not.

 

If brighter, plug in bulbs were the goal, I'd look into putting in a 9011 bulb. It may take a little modifying of the plastic tabs on the bulb, but the output will be in the area of 50% or more higher lumens. But they won't be any whiter.

Yeah those bulbs are the same watt but that blue coating which makes it whiter takes away so light output making the lumen rating lower.

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