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If you install bulbs with the same Wattage as the stock ones you wont have to worry about melting any wires… since current draw will be the same. PIAA makes a quality aftermarket bulb. I have used several types with good results and reliability.
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You can also use high wattage bulbs if you install a relay in the harness.
Personally I would get aftermarket projector housings and put a HID kit in them. More work but a great result.
What is the brightest halogen bulb?
For the 55W marked segment, sorted in order of brightness:
+50%: Philips Vision Plus (achieves its extra performance by increased luminance, not lumens. See this article: http://www.eur.lighting.philips.com/press/automotive/resultsVision.shtml)
+30%: Philips Premium, Osram Silverstar (European marked only - see note below)
+20%: Osram/Sylvania Xtra Vision, Osram/Sylvania Silverstar (North american marked only - see note below)
+0%: Philips Bluevison, Osram/Sylvania Cool Blue, Osram/Sylvania Halogen Plus, and OEM bulbs like GE.
-10%: PIAA Superwite