Reddit reviews SYLVANIA - 9003 SilverStar Ultra - High Performance Halogen Headlight Bulb, High Beam, Low Beam and Fog Replacement Bulb, Brightest Downroad with Whiter Light, Tri-Band Technology (Contains 2 Bulbs)
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LIGHTS DIM OVER TIME, REPLACE IN PAIRS: Be sure to replace both 9003 headlights at the same time for optimum performance. If one bulb burns out, the other isn't far behind. Replacing in pairs allows for premium visibility.BRIGHTEST 9003 HEADLIGHT = MOST DOWNROAD VISIBILITY: See all aspects of the road better with Sylvania's premium headlight bulbs, the Ultra Night Vision performance headlight.WHITER LIGHT FOR ADDED CLARITY: Patented Tri-Band Technology helps provide the whitest 9003 light compared to Sylvania OE bulbs. Improve contrast and object visibility such as street signs and road hazards.SLEEK STYLE & IMPROVED SAFETY AT NIGHT: Replace your standard 9003 bulb for this bright white halogen headlight that will increase your vehicles night time driving experience.THE SYLVANIA STANDARD OF QUALITY: With over 100+ years in business, Sylvania is the world leader in automotive lighting for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket.
Buy a pair of Hella 7" Headlamps (ECE), and this.
The lamp housings are european code (ECE or E-code). Technically not DOT legal in the US-- but is your inspection station going to inspect your headlamp housings?) These have a sharp cutoff so they won't blind other drivers. I've been running them for years and I love them. The pattern is far superior to DOT lamps-- it tends to really throw the light forward from the bulbs.
The wire loom from ARB is made of a much thicker gauge wire than the wires that are currently driving your headlights. The same bulbs will run brighter with this wire loom upgrade, but I found that if you add new housings (with nice clean clear glass and a good light projection pattern), and a pair of high-quality H4 bulbs, your headlights will work with the power of a thousand suns.
For bulbs, I'm currently running Sylvania SilverStars, but in the past I found out about IPF Fatboy II 80W/60W bulbs. The low-beam is actually higher than the high-beam wattage. Not sure why or how that makes sense, but these are a seriously great upgrade. Be warned, they run very hot and are susceptible to vibration damage (moreso than other standard 55w bulbs). Don't expect these bulbs to last more than a year or two. They're intense, though.
Hope that helps, because that's what I did to my Jeep. I also added a pair of Hella driving-pattern auxiliary lights on my stinger and a pair of 4" Delta fog lights on my front bumper.
Only thing I'd change from what was recommended is to get Silvania Silverstar Ultra H4 bulbs. They are fully street legal, just as bright, and will last longer.
The LED bulb has a heatsink on the back, making the physical dimensions of the bulb too big for the Honda Fit's housing. You are correct in saying it's the same bulb because it is the H4 equivalent. Other cars use that same style bulb but have larger housings, making it a better match. The Honda Fit is just not one of those cars, unfortunately. I use these bulbs for my Fit
Try one of these bulbs. Aside from that, a pair of driving lights would be the next cheapest option, LED would be the ideal.
http://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-SilverStar-Performance-Halogen-Headlight/dp/B0012ETJ1O