Improving stock Litronic
10-15-2015, 10:53 AM
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Improving stock Litronic
While i have the Litronic on my 04 C4S, i do find it not as bright in today's standard. Has anyone swapped out another pair of bulbs with better lumens?
I searched, but a lot of threads are about regular bulbs going to HID, what about Litronics to brighter bulbs? is there any choice?
I searched, but a lot of threads are about regular bulbs going to HID, what about Litronics to brighter bulbs? is there any choice?
10-15-2015, 11:04 AM
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The sucky projectors are more of the limiting factor. There's been members here that have taken it apart and sanded/polished the projectors to achieve better lighting results. Either way, whether getting new bulbs or sanding stock projectors might only achieve marginal results depending on what types of improvements you're looking for.
Also unlike incandescent bulbs where lumen output goes down with use, HID bulbs generally tend to suffer from more color shift over time than lumen degradation.
Also unlike incandescent bulbs where lumen output goes down with use, HID bulbs generally tend to suffer from more color shift over time than lumen degradation.
10-15-2015, 11:06 AM
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The sucky projectors are more of the limiting factor. There's been members here that have taken it apart and sanded/polished the projectors to achieve better lighting results. Either way, whether getting new bulbs or sanding stock projectors might only achieve marginal results depending on what types of improvements you're looking for.
Also unlike incandescent bulbs where lumen output goes down with use, HID bulbs generally tend to suffer from more color shift over time than lumen degradation.
Also unlike incandescent bulbs where lumen output goes down with use, HID bulbs generally tend to suffer from more color shift over time than lumen degradation.
10-15-2015, 11:10 AM
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Bulbs wear out over time too and don't put out the same level or temperature of light as they do when new. Just putting new stock bulbs in could make a world of difference too.
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Do the stock litronic bulbs last a while? Im on my originals and its a 2001 car. Plan on removing the headlights to polish them so may replace them with a stock pair.
10-15-2015, 01:28 PM
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10-15-2015, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Dennis C
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I put new OE spec bulbs in my C4S and it made a significant difference.
I put new OE spec bulbs in my C4S and it made a significant difference.
10-15-2015, 02:28 PM
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I went with the OE bulb. I ordered it online from Pelican Parts. It's tempting to order a "whiter" color temperature like 5,000K or 6,000K as opposed to the OE 4,300K bulbs. There are many posts on this and many things written about it. While the whiter bulbs have an appealing look, they compromise when it comes to lighting performance. This is especially true in inclement weather with limited visibility conditions. 4,300K its the best way to go for optimal lighting.
I do still feel that the HIDs in my 997 are slightly better than they were in the 996, even with new bulbs. It may just be the design. The HIDs in my wife's Audi are better than the HIDs in the 997. I suppose the technology continues to improve.
I do still feel that the HIDs in my 997 are slightly better than they were in the 996, even with new bulbs. It may just be the design. The HIDs in my wife's Audi are better than the HIDs in the 997. I suppose the technology continues to improve.
10-15-2015, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Dennis C
I went with the OE bulb. I ordered it online from Pelican Parts. It's tempting to order a "whiter" color temperature like 5,000K or 6,000K as opposed to the OE 4,300K bulbs. There are many posts on this and many things written about it. While the whiter bulbs have an appealing look, they compromise when it comes to lighting performance. This is especially true in inclement weather with limited visibility conditions. 4,300K its the best way to go for optimal lighting.
I do still feel that the HIDs in my 997 are slightly better than they were in the 996, even with new bulbs. It may just be the design. The HIDs in my wife's Audi are better than the HIDs in the 997. I suppose the technology continues to improve.
I do still feel that the HIDs in my 997 are slightly better than they were in the 996, even with new bulbs. It may just be the design. The HIDs in my wife's Audi are better than the HIDs in the 997. I suppose the technology continues to improve.
10-15-2015, 04:42 PM
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Even with old bulbs/ballasts and occluded housings the 996s are still better than any Halogen headlights.