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Hi guys... I have a Acura EL in Canada(CIVIC DX) for U.S... I am thinking to change my stock Blub to those HID Blub.. My blub is H4, by the way...

I been looking around... I know the standard H4 blub is 65/60W.. PIAA had blub with the same power 60/65W and can produce 100/110W of light...

I also came across a Japanes BOSCH blub that is 85/80W can produce 140/130W..

But those 2 type of blub is expansive.. they are $120CDN and $160 CDN each..

Then came the cheap one in eBAY... where they have blub that goes over 120W... that only sell for $10 - $20 U.S.

My question is about HEAT built up.. I know the standard H4 blub is 65/60W.. Now if I put some cheap blub in eBay that goes as high as 120W.. would they melt my LIGHT and wiring?? I mean that double the load on the wire...

Then again, I won't trust those cheap blub anyway... I am really thinking of buying the BOSCH H4 Blub (85/80W)... but it is still 20W more then a standard H4 blub. Would this hurt the wiring or create too much heat for the lens of the light?

Anybody try those cheap H4 Blub that goes to 120W?? Does your works???
Any input would be welcome.

 
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i've used some MTEC bulbs, $15-20 from ebay, and never had problems with heat buildup or melting any wires

 
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Higher wattage bulbs will heat up more and eventually DESTROY your electrical system. Stick with stock wattge imo. And also, a look alike hid bulb will have alot less light output over stock. Imo, stick with trusted brands and get a bulb that will actually be brighter than stock. I would recommend the osram silverstar from Europe (NOT sylvania). If you want whiter light with the added visibility, check out the osram cool blue. The USA sylvania versions of these bulbs are junk.

http://www.ambulbs.com/products/category.php/CA=49