I've reviewed all the threads on this issue on this website and there were several references to "Sportbikes.net" regarding the superwhite bulbs and the differences between Krypton gas and Xenon gas. My question is: Are the bulbs sold by the online store for $52.95 the same bulbs sold by sportbikes.net for $40? I've seen some posts from people satisfied with the bulbs from the online store, and some posts from people who claim they suck. If Roger reads this, could you please clear this issue up - are there 2 types of bulbs available on the online store? Thanks for the help.

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1998 Ford F-250 LD XLT, 5.4 4X4, Midnight Blue/Grey 2-tone, Line-X, Leather, Kenwood Excelon, Rockford 600a5, JL Audio 10", 285/75/R16's, Flowmaster 40 series cat-back with 3" pipe, Chrome tip, Superchip, K&N Filter.

Coming Soon: Rancho RSX shocks, Superwhite Headlights, Clear turn signal lenses, factory fog lights.

 

I am told that Xenon gas is the same as Krypton gas.

I dont know if they are the same bulbs or not but I bought the Super Whites and they are bright for me.

 

White Knight - where did you buy your bulbs? I sent an e-mail earlier to Fred at Sportbikes.net and he responded a few minutes ago - he also said there was no difference between Krypton gas and Xenon gas - he claims his generation 3 bulbs at $40 for a pair are as bright as replacements as you can get today and don't have the cheap blue coating like some. I'm going to order a pair from him and I'll follow up after I install them.

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1998 Ford F-250 LD XLT, 5.4 4X4, Midnight Blue/Grey 2-tone, Line-X, Leather, Kenwood Excelon, Rockford 600a5, JL Audio 10", 285/75/R16's, Flowmaster 40 series cat-back with 3" pipe, Chrome tip, Superchip, K&N Filter.

Coming Soon: Rancho RSX shocks, Superwhite Headlights, Clear turn signal lenses, factory fog lights.

 

I have had my superwhite bulbs for a over a year now and I have not had one go out yet! They look the same as they did the day I put them in. I also have the superwhites in the clear corner lenses, that really finishes off the front end! If you are looking for a good price let me know and I can give you the number of a great store that will ship them too ya.

 

I also got them from Sportbikes.net. The first time around I heard that Krypton and Xenon are different. Now I hear the same. Man I dont care which way or the other. The damn things are bright white and thats all I care about.

 

Thanks, White Night. I ordered my bulbs last night from Fred at Sportbikes. He's referring people to Paypal.com right now where you can use a visa to pay a private party. He gets $10 for the referral and I get $10 for signing up - so, it cost me $30 plus shipping for the bulbs and he got $50 for them. Pretty good idea for someone in the Mail order business. I'll post a follow-up when I install them.

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1998 Ford F-250 LD XLT, 5.4 4X4, Midnight Blue/Grey 2-tone, Line-X, Leather, Kenwood Excelon, Rockford 600a5, JL Audio 10", 285/75/R16's, Flowmaster 40 series cat-back with 3" pipe, Chrome tip, Superchip, K&N Filter.

Coming Soon: Rancho RSX shocks, Superwhite Headlights, Clear turn signal lenses, factory fog lights.

 

I too contacted Fred at Sportbikes.com and am thinking about buying from him. Im kinda waiting to see how happy people are with the bulbs from him. So far it looks like they are good quality. I want to make sure i find the best/whitest/brightest bulbs available (short of true HID's). Im looking forward to more responses from folks with the SuperWhites from sportbikes.com. Also,how did everyone like the paypal? Seems like a great idea.

DS

 

Paypal is the nicest thing. Specially since its payment right away. You dont have to wait for payment to be recieved by snail mail.

Btw: Its sportbikes.net not sportbikes.com. Sportbikes.com is some racing web page or something.

 

Superwhite bulbs are illegal in this state unless they came with the vehicles. Stupid law, but it's being enforced>

 

No that is not true.. Blue ions are illegal in the states. I am sorry to say but your wrong.

 

BUT if you get the DOT approved headlight bulbs, the ARE legal. I belive PIAA makes a set. www.darksidemotoring.com

 

The PIAA bulbs are the same as the ones on sportbikes.net . Your just paying for the name with the PIAA's. 80 bux they want for them.. I can buy a set for 40 without the name but same damn bulb

 

Jtray,

Here is my opinion, I purchased the Super White bulbs from the online store which are manufactured by a company called "Wizard" and as far as I can tell they are simple halogen filled bulbs with a non-optical quality blue coating. When I inserted them into my headlights I found that not only was the alignment off, but the light output seemed to be a lot less than the stock halogens. The bulbs that are being sold by Fred are a mixture of Halogen and Xenon Gas. The Xenon gas acts like a coolant for the filiment as well as a catalyst for Haolgen to burn hotter. The glass enclosing the gas does not have a blue coating but instead has a light blue tint which is added to the glass during manufacturing. This blue tint changes the spectrum of light being output from the bulb so that it closely approximates daylight. I as well have ordered the bulbs from Fred and will post on this board the results of one -vs- the other.

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1998 RED F250-LD EC 4X4 Lariat, 5.4L, 3.73LS, 4WL ABS,
LOAD LVL SUS, TOWING PKG, SUPER COOLING PKG, 6 CD
CHANGER. GREY LEATHER INTERIOR.

MODS: PACESETTER TFX CAT BACK EXHAUST
AIRAID INTAKE SYSTEM
SUPERCHIP FLIP CHIP
MAG-HYTEC DIFFERENTIAL COVER
NAPA CERAMIC BRAKE PADS
BFG ALL/TA KO LT26575R16
FORD MOLDED MUD GUARDS
DURALINER W/ BULL RING TIE DOWNS
MAX SUPER WHITE HEADLIGHT & FOG BULBS
DASHMAT DASH COVER

FUTURE MODS: JBA HEADERS
STULL BILLET GRILLS
MAGNACHARGER BLOWER

 

Pay 40 bucks...get a 80.00 ticket...??? You do the math.

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1999 4.6 Extra Cab-Short Bed
Silver Clear Coat Metalic
K&N Airfilter
17 Inch 2000 Chrome 4X4 Wheels Wrapped in 275/60/17 ZR Yokahama AVS
White-Faced Luminescent Gauges

 

But the ones from the online store are NOT illegal. They are no where near those annoying blue bulbs that those BMW's or Mercedes use.

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Patrick aka Mudder Arlington Texas (D/FW), member of the Texas Chapter club DAYLIGHTER edition F150 ®, Black 98 S/S S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 3.55ls, Ramsey Pro 8000 hidden winch, Grizzly roll bar, Superwhite Bulbs, 2 Baja back up lights, 8 165 watt KC Daylighters, 4 chrome, 4 black (I come alive at night), Manik grille guard, Westin step bars, Rhino Taillight guards (thanks Pony), Magnum bug shield, Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster 40 series dual exhaust, Airaid High Flow system, Edelbrock IAS shocks, 265/75/16 BFG AT/S, American Racing Baja wheels, Cobra CB radio with 3' whip antenna, Escort Laser/Radar detector, Nokia cell phone, a Mobil Speed Pass on the back window, a F150 Online sticker, and a DAYLIGHTER sticker on the front windshield, and yes, I also have been infected with the infamous door crack. More to come for the Daylighting machine: JBA headers, BFG 285's, and a Lighted Ford tailgate logo. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com or see pics at me and pony's website www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8 , and to hear the Flowmaster exhaust http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/images/T005.wav
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[This message has been edited by mudder (edited 03-20-2000).]