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Title: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: shame302 on February 11, 2005, 12:57:31 AM
i know i read someone in here had installed some of those sylvania silverstar headlights. i went out for some new bulbs and saw them and was supprised at the cost. are they worth it? did they make a big differance? and does anyone make "white" bulbs that would match for the fog lights?
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: lowcat on February 11, 2005, 01:34:21 AM
That was me. I paid $40 for them. I think they were worth it. I am very happy with them.
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on February 11, 2005, 06:26:46 AM
Well you have one yay and one nay...

I have them, but don't see any major difference from the 5 year old GEs I removed... They are a little whiter, but IMHO not worth the extra price.

BTW I have new lenses in my bird.
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: Nate on February 11, 2005, 07:28:10 AM
i have them to, and  i'v also had every other type of new improved headlight and i think these make the only, if any difference. everything else did nothing
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: Gw-west on February 11, 2005, 10:24:13 AM
I also bought them foe $40 and installed them.  I noticed only a slight difference, just a little brighter.  I guess it was worth them extra $ for them, to gain a few more lumens...
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: shame302 on February 11, 2005, 12:17:32 PM
alright guys...thanks. i guyess it wouldnt be worth going the extra mile for fog light bulbs. thanks again..john
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: nirvanagod on February 11, 2005, 12:59:11 PM
I realize you've already made a decision, but i'd figure i'd chime in with my perspective. I bought the silverstars myself thinking that the would be a drastic improvement, but ended up realizing they were pretty much the same output as my old ones. I ended up buying some $16 "ricer" hyper bright bulbs from napa and they have been absolutly awesome (it also helps that my headlight enclosures have been replaced). But if you're looking for a really bright white light from you headlight swing buy a napa in you area if you have one and take a look see in their "tuner" section. I think you'll be satified with them!
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: CougarSE on February 11, 2005, 07:38:13 PM
My buddy blu84302 has them.  They are a little nicer, but his are the old sealed beam lights.  Honestly I don't think they are worth it.
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: found_on_road_dead on February 11, 2005, 09:28:50 PM
those bulbs make NO difference at all
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: blknredcougar on February 11, 2005, 10:18:44 PM
I like them because they give the look of a stock bulb and are brighter than halogen
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: Royce 67/87/97 on February 11, 2005, 11:13:58 PM
I put in a pair about a year ago. For me, they made quite a difference. (Maybe my previous bulbs had already dimmed from age?)
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: blu84302 on February 12, 2005, 10:06:58 AM
I love them!  I actually don't have my high beams installed, and i don't really think i need them.  At first i didn't think they'd make a difference but after i adjusted the headlights, they are my best friends... other than the speaker box, and the pipes.

Spend all you can on them.  I got mine when advance had the buy one get one half off sale.
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: zpyro on February 12, 2005, 01:01:36 PM
this is how good my headlights are  :disappoin
(http://img181.exs.cx/img181/9899/dsc000680jc.th.jpg) (http://img181.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img181&image=dsc000680jc.jpg)

I got some "hyper white" things from best buy, I've seen em at car parts stores too. the lights are white, but that doesn't mean I can see a ****ing thing  :shoothead
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: MasterBlaster on February 13, 2005, 02:47:05 AM
Are you sure you have them turned on?  :D
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: zpyro on February 13, 2005, 01:52:38 PM
yep, that's the sad part
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: The Hawk on February 14, 2005, 03:16:25 PM
I have the silverstar replacements in my fogs.....barely noticed any difference at all. I run the Sylvania Cool Blue's in my headlights. I like those....the light seems a little brighter....basically colder lookin' (not yellowish like a normal halogen) They have a very slight blue tinge to them.....not ricey blue though which is the reason I like 'em. Plus they're cheap compared to all these fancy bulbs.
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: pro-five-oh on February 15, 2005, 03:04:12 PM
They suck, not worth the price over a regular set of Sylvania Xtravisions. (I've used both) Plus they burn hotter so they don't last as long.  Anything with blue tinted glass is garbage. Get a set of headlight relays and run higher wattage bulbs instead.
Title: Re: whos got sylvania silverstar lights
Post by: capitlj on February 18, 2005, 03:21:11 PM
I have them and they made a big difference and i paid $54 for my pair.  Then i found a set at wal mart for $38.  but i did get a rebate so its just a couple of bucks off.  Back to my original statement i love them they ar not ricer blue but a pure clean white and my highs are incredible.  I live in north dakota and there are more deer up here than people but since i got the silverstars i havent ever come close to hitting one i see them from so far away.  Bite the bullet and go to wal mart.  For me $54 is a lot cheaper than bumper, hood, windshield etc.