I know A4L logged a complaint about the longevity of the Razo's, and I seem to recall @ least one (if not a couple) other similar posts.
A few of us are using Sylvania SilverStars (via Autozone) now and are generally happy w/them. Too soon to tell how long they'll last - they've only been out for a month. But they're not overwattage and should last as long as the old stock bulbs (one would think).
Some other folks are using some from Platinum Prices and also seem satisfied (search for Platinum Prices and the relevant thread'll pop up).
You can click on the link in my sig line for the SilverStar discussion and some pics.
for my foglights for almost a year now. I had the same sets in my 98 Accord v6 for more than a year til I traded it in for the X. I also heard some good things about the PIAA Super White series, I don't think they have the Extreme series for the 9006 fitments as of yet.
PIAA 9006 hyperwhite is the only ones that is really reliable for Halogen. Otherwise if you wish to obtain superwhite clarity on your lighting, you may want to check out www.hidkits.com or www.hids4less.com
Everything else is kinda crappy. I have not used the Silverstars yet. I have been investingating it and doing a research on POH(power On hours) at my home in my auto garage lab to do tests on the POHs on each of the aftermarket lightbulbs. So far the PIAA 9006 Hyperwhite is the only aftermarket brand that has lasted over a year. The other is a rather premium alternative is to get the actual HID XENON lighting systems from Phillips.
Just for additional consideration, the platinumprices.net ones have a 3 year warranty and for a set of 3 High, Low, Fog they are only $59. Don't think you can really go wrong with that.
... I have been investingating it and doing a research on POH(power On hours) at my home in my auto garage lab to do tests on the POHs on each of the aftermarket lightbulbs.
The warranty on Platinum Prices used to be LIFETIME!! They brought it down about 2 or 3 months ago.
Maybe cause they thought it wouldn't make economic sense.
OK--I installed the silverstars the 3rd week of January. The right 9006 burned out two weeks ago, the left burned the night before last.
Am I alone, or are you guys experiencing the same thing? I called Sylvania customer service, and they said that bulb life should be ~1 year for the Silverstars...
One of my Silverstar lows (9006) crapped out after only a couple months. I do run my lights on during the day but that seemed a bit much.
I inquired on another thread as to whether it was because the bulbs weren't tight enough on account of the o-ring. In any case, if another one goes I'll be switching back to stock. I even carry a spare in the glove box because I fear the worst!
From what I have been able to gather looking at numerous threads, and the links to the MBZ forum which has lots of good lighting information.
For standard low-beams go with Sylvania Xtravisions or Philips Premium (or Ph. High Intensity, if you can find them any more).
For fogs and high beams, Sylvania Silverstars.
Those are probably the most sensible choices from a cost stand-point, otherwise go HID all the way.
The shorter life of the Silverstars should be less of a concern, unless you drive with your highbeams on all the time.
Plus I believe these are all 50 state approved. If you have other ideas let me know, I am always in favor of more light, and it doesn't have to be blue!
I've been using the Piaa's for years in all my cars and they last the longest, except for the stock bulbs. Basically you get what you pay for and you will notice the Piaa's are one of the most expensive replacement bulbs, but worth every penny!
I want to clean up my engine and got some Gunk engine degreaser in a spray can. The back of it says not to use on asphalt - that means driveways, right? Where would you park your car to use this stuff then? I have a concrete floor garage but don't want the residue to dry and muck up the floor on...
Order away! :D
Quantities at the outset will be limited to the first half dozen or so of each color, but I will of course hold backorders for those who wish to order after stock is exhausted...
Thought I'd post a few pics on how to mount the Thule (or Acura) ski rack to the factory rack.
Here is the end result- nice, clean, no clamps around the bars, all fittings are inside the ski rack so they are locked up when the ski rack is closed and locked
I will be getting my black 2005 X on the 7th .. and I am already searching for some nice wheels for it
http://www.r2sportwheels.com/nad.html
Just want some feed back on this matter... what do you guys think about the above wheels? I want a black rim with crome lip.
or if there is any other...
I am planing to buy roof rack for my MDX 2018. I have base model.
Intend to buy is to save shipment cost of my IKEA king mattress.
What will you recommend. It would be my first accessory since I got MDX.
