Sylvania Silverstar lights
12-11-04, 03:55 PM
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Originally posted by lexusk8
Even though the wattage from both bulbs is the same, most here say that the Silverstars last just as long, if not longer than the stock halogen bulbs. Just make sure when you install the new bulbs, you don't touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare fingers as it could shorten the life of the bulb. Use clean protective rubber gloves.
Even though the wattage from both bulbs is the same, most here say that the Silverstars last just as long, if not longer than the stock halogen bulbs. Just make sure when you install the new bulbs, you don't touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare fingers as it could shorten the life of the bulb. Use clean protective rubber gloves.
I have the SilverStars and they're still going strong after about a year and a half, but I've read plenty of reports of them lasting only a year or two for others. Longevity may also depend on whether you use them as DRLs as well. I got them on sale for $20 for the pair, but don't think I'll ever buy them again.
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12-11-04, 04:02 PM
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Originally posted by flipside909
What's great about Silverstars, light output is a very bright white unlike those aftermarket blue coated bulbs you see. Most companies will claim high K (Kelvin rating) or like HID color, but really, blue colored bulbs actually hinder illumniation in inclement weather despite the claims. The Sylvania Silverstars are proven bulbs and they do give a very clean bright white light.
What's great about Silverstars, light output is a very bright white unlike those aftermarket blue coated bulbs you see. Most companies will claim high K (Kelvin rating) or like HID color, but really, blue colored bulbs actually hinder illumniation in inclement weather despite the claims. The Sylvania Silverstars are proven bulbs and they do give a very clean bright white light.
For best light output and visibility, the Sylvania XtraVisions (clear bulb) are stil the way to go. The Silverstars are Sylvania's profit-minded, over-driven, short-lived, blue-coated bulbs meant to appeal to those with a "whiter light must be better" mentality. With that said, I'm currently using a set of these myself.
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12-11-04, 05:06 PM
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I've had a set of 9003 HB4 Silverstars on my 99 Solara for 2 years now with no issues. Of course nothing beats the OEM HID of my 04 IS. 
12-11-04, 08:41 PM
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yup, these are good bulbs, had them on all the cars w/o HID and they're pretty good. So right now, it's only on the Eclipse.
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