Which PIAA's Are Better?

rdvrk219 · 04-01-2007, 06:50 PM

Hi again,

So I am looking at the 525's but can't really tell the difference between them.

CLEAR HIGH & PLASMA ION LOW or PLASMA ION HIGH & LOW

Visually, what is the difference when lights are on?

I got one shot at this since, so want to make sure.

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Hi guys!

With the $$ liberated back from the gov't, it is time to give Opus some better vision.

I've done a lot of research between the web and this forum and found some great information on Aux lights; I'm sold on PIAA's but not sure which to go with.

It is a choice between the 525's and 580's. I like both, but would like to know from the experts (y'all) which would be a better investment.

These will be brush guard mounted (Toyota OEM) and if Matt comes through, with the Toyota Aux light switch.

Thanks!

***Dragon*** · 04-01-2007, 06:54 PM

The 580's are great. I've had many lights in my life and they are the brightest I have ever had. You cannot go wrong with them. They are BRIGHT!

cannondale@juno.com · 04-01-2007, 11:56 PM

I have really dug my 525's, but obviously its what u want out of 'em. The 525's are perfect for me. here is a link to my install:
Piaa installed on bumper

Razor J · 04-02-2007, 11:43 AM

Well, I have the 580's. I chose them since they have a brighter bulb that has a white to blue tint. PIAA claims the 580 85watt bulb performs equal to a 135 watt bulb. The 520's have their previous generation bulb that is 85W
If you think you will use them a lot, I would suggest the higher priced 580's. It is easy for me to spend your money, of course.
I am very pleased with my 580's

rdvrk219 · 04-03-2007, 05:34 PM

Hi again,

So I am looking at the 525's but can't really tell the difference between them.

CLEAR HIGH & PLASMA ION LOW or PLASMA ION HIGH & LOW

Visually, what is the difference when lights are on?

I got one shot at this since, so want to make sure.

Razor J · 04-03-2007, 08:27 PM

Whiter with a blue tint and more intense(brighter) with the 580's
If you have seen both and can't tell the difference, get the 525's, they are cheaper. I did not do a side by side review-I just reviewed the web site. They may have simply taken my money if both are the same

***Dragon*** · 04-03-2007, 08:36 PM

I was not happy with the light output of the Plasma Ions. I did not have the 525's, but the Plama Ion that I had put out a bit of a yellowish hue, and like Razor J said, the 580 Xtra White is a bright white light.

cannondale@juno.com · 04-04-2007, 06:42 AM

exactly, I have the 525's. i have the clear, plasma combo and am very happy with them. I needed fog and high beam. the low/fog beam is plasma yellow, it cuts better thru fog and crap. The high beams are very bright, and white. honestly i never even considered the plasma ion for both beams. The install was very easy. I also have to admit that I like the little led in the light too, looks pretty cool without being ghetto or bling.