Silvania Silverstars - WOW!!!

[BlueMeanie]

I installed Silverstar bulbs today and wow, what a difference!!! They are pricey, but they are well worth the money.

Happy Cruisin

Dan

[GR8FLPT]

I know what you mean! I loved the difference when i installed mine. Did you install just in low or fogs or all like I did?

I wanted gold for the fogs, but they didn't make them in the Silver Star brand. But I still don't mind.

[RallyDRock]

Just put a set in last week and i love 'em.
I was worried they were going to be too blue but its a nice white, good color temperature.

[FranksredPT]

Where did you get them and how much?

[BlueMeanie]

Yes, I went with low beams and fog lights.

Originally Posted by redhotpt

Where did you get them and how much?

The headlight bulbs are a special design. They have a straight plug unstead of an angled plug. I made the mistake of buying them at the dealership. The dealerships offer them for 27 each. You can buy a pair directly from Sylvania for $44. Its the same price for the fog light bulbs. You can also get chrome turn signal bulbs for 22 a pair ( think). Silvania also gives you free second day shipping on your order.

Dan

[MonkeyBoy]

what's the difference between these and the OEM lamps? are these the HID, which seem to be quickly becoming illegal in some states?

benefits?

[Sci-Fi]

Originally Posted by MonkeyBoy

what's the difference between these and the OEM lamps? are these the HID, which seem to be quickly becoming illegal in some states?

benefits?

Silverstars are subjectively brighter (whiter) than OEM bulbs (51w) at a slightly higher wattage (60-65w) and safe for OEM harnesses. HID lights are not illegal, only the conversion HID lights that install into OEM Halogen headlight assemblies are becoming illegal in a lot of states. The resulting light pattern is not well controlled and may appear that you are driving with your high beams on. Many cars come with HID lights and Sylvania makes replacement/retrofit 50-state approved HID headlight assemblies for popular trucks.

Can read these articles about HID conversions:
http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/bulbs/H...nversions.html
http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/bulbs/H...dvantages.html

There is a growing movement to change the color output of all HID bulbs towards the yellow spectrum. Too many people have been complaining about the current HID lights glare and blinding oncoming traffic.

There are differences in HID operation too. Once activated, you should give the bulb at least four minutes to warm up to its proper operating temperature before turning it off. You should also wait at least a minute before restarting a bulb that has just been turned off.

Also a lot of the conversion kits can't use the OEM D2R or D2S type bulbs, and one would have to buy replacement bulbs with the appropiate conversion base (9005, 9006, etc) for your application from the conversion kit supplier. The alternative is to find a conversion kit that uses OEM HID bulbs with adapter rings to fit your application. Replacement bulb prices range from $65-150.

[StOnEwHiTePt]

there ok when u see the difference in the beam that it appears whiter but when you look at the headlight you cant tell the difference in color

[Sci-Fi]

Just FYI, more information:
http://www.aamva.org/Documents/vehEq...Guidelines.PDF

[GR8FLPT]

The cheaper bulbs out there will have more color to the light. Also they tend to run hotter causing problems with the harness & housing melting. the silver star is about as high of a wattage you would want to go. IMO