sylvania silver stars
06-27-2003, 08:36 PM
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sylvania silver stars
how are these bulbs, they seem fairly cheaper in price compared to piaa's, do they look basically the same as piaa xtreme whites? im just looking for a good bulb that looks like HID and supposidly these silverstars are it..
06-27-2003, 08:43 PM
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My nephew has a 3rd Generation GXE and I bought him those bulbs last year for XMas. They're great but, get the PIAA's, I've got the fogs as well as the heads and absolutely love them, they're definitely worth the $$$. The Silverstars are cheaper but they just don't compare. Oh well, just my $.02
06-27-2003, 08:53 PM
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I guess my problem is that, I had PIAA's on my last car also. A 2K V6 Accord Coupe, it just made such a difference, even without any fogs, everything was so much clearer. I drove in the fog the day after they were installed and I'm sure that was the only reason that I didn't wreck my car. Darn sure worth $100, no doubt in my mind. After all you're driving a very nice car, not a cheap car.
06-28-2003, 01:14 PM
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I've got a pair of silverstars myself on my 2k1 and I can't say that I'm completely satisified as a former Piaa owner.
Although it is a good deal for the money and they definitely LOOK better than stock, Piaa's illuminate AND look WAY better...but that's just my opinion.
In the rain their ability to illuminate the road simply sucks.
The piaas cost more but the light Piaa's emit are closer to HID's than anything else I've personally seen.
Although it is a good deal for the money and they definitely LOOK better than stock, Piaa's illuminate AND look WAY better...but that's just my opinion.
In the rain their ability to illuminate the road simply sucks.
The piaas cost more but the light Piaa's emit are closer to HID's than anything else I've personally seen.
06-28-2003, 01:18 PM
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I replaced my PIAA Extreme Whites with Silverstars and I defy ANYONE to tell the difference. And they work just fine in the rain . . . what little we get here in So. Cal. As far as performance is concerned, PIAAs are notorious for burning out quickly . . . a fact I can personally attest to.
06-28-2003, 01:58 PM
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I replaced my PIAA Extreme Whites with Silverstars and I defy ANYONE to tell the difference. And they work just fine in the rain . . . what little we get here in So. Cal. As far as performance is concerned, PIAAs are notorious for burning out quickly . . . a fact I can personally attest to.
I replaced my PIAA Extreme Whites with Silverstars and I defy ANYONE to tell the difference. And they work just fine in the rain . . . what little we get here in So. Cal. As far as performance is concerned, PIAAs are notorious for burning out quickly . . . a fact I can personally attest to.
I loved mine before I got the real deal.
06-28-2003, 02:47 PM
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Originally posted by y2kse
I replaced my PIAA Extreme Whites with Silverstars and I defy ANYONE to tell the difference. And they work just fine in the rain . . . what little we get here in So. Cal. As far as performance is concerned, PIAAs are notorious for burning out quickly . . . a fact I can personally attest to.
I replaced my PIAA Extreme Whites with Silverstars and I defy ANYONE to tell the difference. And they work just fine in the rain . . . what little we get here in So. Cal. As far as performance is concerned, PIAAs are notorious for burning out quickly . . . a fact I can personally attest to.
06-28-2003, 05:51 PM
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Originally posted by 00MAXI
You are right they do burn out quick mine burnt out after only 9 months that sucks. However I did make a lot of long drives at night 2-3 hours at night but whatever good while they last
You are right they do burn out quick mine burnt out after only 9 months that sucks. However I did make a lot of long drives at night 2-3 hours at night but whatever good while they last
DISMAL!
If I have to replace bulbs as often as the PIAAs would indicate, I'd much rather spend my money on Silverstars instead. Depending upon rebates and incentives, I can buy up to 3 sets of Silverstars for what one set of PIAA Extreme Whites cost me.
06-28-2003, 08:29 PM
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Originally posted by acMAX
I've got a pair of silverstars myself on my 2k1 and I can't say that I'm completely satisified as a former Piaa owner.
Although it is a good deal for the money and they definitely LOOK better than stock, Piaa's illuminate AND look WAY better...but that's just my opinion.
In the rain their ability to illuminate the road simply sucks.
The piaas cost more but the light Piaa's emit are closer to HID's than anything else I've personally seen.
I've got a pair of silverstars myself on my 2k1 and I can't say that I'm completely satisified as a former Piaa owner.
Although it is a good deal for the money and they definitely LOOK better than stock, Piaa's illuminate AND look WAY better...but that's just my opinion.
In the rain their ability to illuminate the road simply sucks.
The piaas cost more but the light Piaa's emit are closer to HID's than anything else I've personally seen.
06-29-2003, 11:03 AM
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Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
The Xtreme white is the bulb in the right headlight and the Silverstar is in the left. My fogs are Xtreme whites as well.
The Xtreme white is the bulb in the right headlight and the Silverstar is in the left. My fogs are Xtreme whites as well.
I'll stick with my Silverstars.
06-29-2003, 02:42 PM
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Re: sylvania silver stars
Originally posted by guitarn247
how are these bulbs, they seem fairly cheaper in price compared to piaa's, do they look basically the same as piaa xtreme whites? im just looking for a good bulb that looks like HID and supposidly these silverstars are it..
how are these bulbs, they seem fairly cheaper in price compared to piaa's, do they look basically the same as piaa xtreme whites? im just looking for a good bulb that looks like HID and supposidly these silverstars are it..
06-29-2003, 02:47 PM
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Originally posted by WVmax
About how much do the Silverstars cost for the headlights and foglights? And, can I use them on a 2K? Thanks.
About how much do the Silverstars cost for the headlights and foglights? And, can I use them on a 2K? Thanks.
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