Toahiba HIR Bulbs?

[mholhut]

Anyone ever hear of these? Toshiba Halogen Infrared Reflecting Bulbs...

http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=3118

According to SAE (http://www.sae.org/ohmag/prodguide/components/08-2001/page5.htm)

HIR-coated bulbs

Harison Toshiba Lighting, Inc. has developed halogen infrared reflective (HIR)-coated bulbs for forward lighting of trucks and heavy equipment. The HIR-2 low beam is a 55-W bulb that produces 1875 lumens, representing an output increase of 87%. The HIR-1 high beam is a 65-W bulb that produces 2500 lumens, a 47% increase in output. The large gains in luminous intensity are the result of the company's process of applying more than 25 IR coatings to the exterior of each bulb. Production of these bulbs has begun in Japan.

 

[GrayGhost1]

That's interesting. You thinking of getting a pair?

 

[mikedeezy123]

If u get em post some pics and some reviews on it. I am tottaly interested.

Thanks!!!

 

[mholhut]

No, I'm not getting them... My buddy just bought an '06 Trailblazer SS (13.5 in the 1/4 btw) and he found them on a Trailblazer forum. He was looking for my thoughts on the bulbs so I decided to ask around. He has Silverstars in his Sierra Denali so I recommended he try the Hoen bulbs if he didn't go with these for his TBSS.

 

[Mac98SHO]

mholhut

Hey I have few questions, about my newly aquired 2001 LS. I know this is not the way to contact you, but ummm I lost your email.

Mac

 

[mholhut]

Got your PM Mac, welcome aboard :headbang:

 

[ohioLS]

MMMMMMMMMMM looks promising you should tell your buddy to buy a set and then he can give us a full review. HAHA Nice find though!

-Scott-

 

[SilverLS]

damn will they fit in there they look "tall" or Long ....how ever you look at it....>I like them they do look hot..... I would buy a set for the fogs and highs....

 

[01lssport]

They sell them on e-bay for 59.98 a set.

 

[GrayGhost1]

They sell them on e-bay for 59.98 a set.

You're right. Here is the eBay listing:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOSH...33710QQitemZ8029720896QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[mholhut]

Yeah, he's probably going to do it. The only bummer is that on the '06 TB SS, you have to remove the front grille and the headlights to change the bulbs, so picking the wrong ones would be a real PITA. I'll let you know if he does buy them and how he likes 'em.

 

[01lssport]

There's only two types of bulbs, HIR 9011 and HIR 9012. They replace the 9006 and 9005 bulbs.

 

[mholhut]

LOL, sorry... couldn't help it.

 

[GrayGhost1]

Damn, I guess they need to pass the ointment around for the burns!

 

[01lssport]

Just thought you might want to know, not everyone is as smart as the justice patrol.

LOL, sorry... couldn't help it.

 

[itsnotmydaddys]

so will they fit the ls if soo ill go ahead and get some tomorrow.

 

[01lssport]

Yes.

so will they fit the ls if soo ill go ahead and get some tomorrow.

 

[itsnotmydaddys]

so i jsut emailed the guy. i was wondering if they were blue (i want a blue) and he said theyre absolutly no blue to the lights. completely white. so i guess im still in the hunt, i might end up with some hoens from ken.

 

[gt95coupe]

Anyone ever hear of these? Toshiba Halogen Infrared Reflecting Bulbs...

http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=3118

According to SAE (http://www.sae.org/ohmag/prodguide/components/08-2001/page5.htm)

HIR-coated bulbs

Harison Toshiba Lighting, Inc. has developed halogen infrared reflective (HIR)-coated bulbs for forward lighting of trucks and heavy equipment. The HIR-2 low beam is a 55-W bulb that produces 1875 lumens, representing an output increase of 87%. The HIR-1 high beam is a 65-W bulb that produces 2500 lumens, a 47% increase in output. The large gains in luminous intensity are the result of the company's process of applying more than 25 IR coatings to the exterior of each bulb. Production of these bulbs has begun in Japan.

Did anyone get a set of these? One of my hoen fogs when out today and I was considering these.

 

[GrayGhost1]

Did anyone get a set of these? One of my hoen fogs when out today and I was considering these.

The Hoen's have a warranty. 6 months on the Plus bulbs and 12 months on the regular Xenonmatch. Shoot me an email and we can swap them out.