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Which brand is better and will last long?
11-27-2006, 05:33 PM
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Which brand is better and will last long?
I cant afford the HID's at the moment and i want to replace my factory dull headlight and foglight bulbs to one of the stated brand. i have heard bad reviews on Piaa's. but i am planning to go for either Nokya or Luminics. please cast your vote for the better brand out there and comment why you think its better. thanks.
11-27-2006, 05:58 PM
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I've had Silverstars on the past 3 cars I've owned (even bought a pair for my mom's car), and I currently have a pair on my 2k2 (high beams). I've never had any problems with them and they worked especially well on my 2k1 GXE. At $40 /pair they're a bit pricey, but worth it IMO.
11-27-2006, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by oldmanshirt
The Silverstars I've used have always been brighter than regular halogen, and on 2k1 lenses they're an upgrade in the looks dept. as well.
, given that human eyes are more sensitive to white light, I highly doubt a color coated bulb will be brighter than a clear one.
11-27-2006, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by n3985
Prove me wrong then , given that human eyes are more sensitive to white light, I highly doubt a color coated bulb will be brighter than a clear one.
, given that human eyes are more sensitive to white light, I highly doubt a color coated bulb will be brighter than a clear one.
11-27-2006, 06:32 PM
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Well my human eyes tell me that Silverstars are brighter than the average $9 Pep Boys bulb. I haven't used any of those other brands, so I dunno how they compare. If nothing else, the SS are a high quality Sylvania product and come in a nifty-looking package. So there. 
11-27-2006, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by trigger005
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...uperwhite.html
11-27-2006, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by n3985
What is that suppose to prove? This is a more valid link:
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...uperwhite.html
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...uperwhite.html
I think you're assuming that the only thing setting any of these bulbs apart from normal ones is the color of the glass. Its possible, though I don't know for sure, that they also use higher quality metals in the filiments to produce more light. This article seems to be talking about those tinted crap rice bulbs that you get on ebay for $3 plus shipping.
Anyways, I'm gonna go drive around and enjoy my 4100k.
11-27-2006, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by oldmanshirt
This article seems to be talking about those tinted crap rice bulbs that you get on ebay for $3 plus shipping.
11-27-2006, 07:22 PM
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Maybe if you didn't come on so strong people would be more interested in what you had to say. I believe the question that the poster originally asked is what brand of light will last the longest. Didn't see any questions about brightness. In my experience, SS last a long time. End of story. No one has to prove anything to you, because all we're being asked to share is our opinions. So share just your's and move on.
11-27-2006, 09:27 PM
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I had silverstars for over 2 years without problems. They light up the road better than the stock bulbs but not much better. Anyone know if the Osram (parent company of Sylvannia) make better Silverstar bulbs?
11-27-2006, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by oldmanshirt
Maybe if you didn't come on so strong people would be more interested in what you had to say.
1. silverstars r considered to be brighter, ur the only person ive seen who doesnt think so
2. calm the **** down. got a raging vendetta against light bulbs or something
3. the silverstar bulbs may/may not be "brighter"... (or in terms of light, higher intensity - amplitude of light) it all depends on if the amplitude of light is higher.
the bulbs burn at a slightly different frequency than halogen bulbs - thus why they operate at 4000k instead of 3200k. this is what gives them a color that appears more white. tint has nothing/very little to do with it.
4. ur 21 with a university logo for an avitar
y the hell r u even here boasting like u no it all? quoting physics?
umm... y not just go ask a physics professor
11-27-2006, 10:04 PM
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I personally don't see where I came on strong, not calm, offensive or whatever. So what if I am 21 and going to college? I am sure you have your own area of expertise, mine happens to be finance and cars are a hobby.
I research and read before I buy anything to get the best for the money. You think I didn't buy into those blue bulbs before? I prob bought 4-5 pairs of various blue bulbs, all of which disappointed me. And how am I being a know it all? I linked a highly reputated website that most people rely on for information and whatnot. Since someone said a forum is a place to discuss opinions, I gave mine. Don't take the internet so seriously....
I research and read before I buy anything to get the best for the money. You think I didn't buy into those blue bulbs before? I prob bought 4-5 pairs of various blue bulbs, all of which disappointed me. And how am I being a know it all? I linked a highly reputated website that most people rely on for information and whatnot. Since someone said a forum is a place to discuss opinions, I gave mine. Don't take the internet so seriously....
11-28-2006, 05:35 AM
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Ohh man. I thought the crowd that believed coated bulbs were brighter than clear bulbs died out circa 2001 
The coated bulbs may appear brighter, because of the color, but they actually put less light on the road. The difference will certainly be more apparent in rain/sleet/snow conditions. Not that that's anything that wasn't already posted, though.
To the original poster: Out of that bunch silverstars will probably last the longest. They also seem to have more useable light than any of the other coated bulbs out there.
The coated bulbs may appear brighter, because of the color, but they actually put less light on the road. The difference will certainly be more apparent in rain/sleet/snow conditions. Not that that's anything that wasn't already posted, though.
To the original poster: Out of that bunch silverstars will probably last the longest. They also seem to have more useable light than any of the other coated bulbs out there.
11-28-2006, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by n3985
I personally don't see where I came on strong, not calm, offensive or whatever. So what if I am 21 and going to college? I am sure you have your own area of expertise, mine happens to be finance and cars are a hobby.
I research and read before I buy anything to get the best for the money. You think I didn't buy into those blue bulbs before? I prob bought 4-5 pairs of various blue bulbs, all of which disappointed me. And how am I being a know it all? I linked a highly reputated website that most people rely on for information and whatnot. Since someone said a forum is a place to discuss opinions, I gave mine. Don't take the internet so seriously....
I research and read before I buy anything to get the best for the money. You think I didn't buy into those blue bulbs before? I prob bought 4-5 pairs of various blue bulbs, all of which disappointed me. And how am I being a know it all? I linked a highly reputated website that most people rely on for information and whatnot. Since someone said a forum is a place to discuss opinions, I gave mine. Don't take the internet so seriously....
11-28-2006, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by oldmanshirt
So that's what Marv from Home Alone is doing these days...
I think you're assuming that the only thing setting any of these bulbs apart from normal ones is the color of the glass. Its possible, though I don't know for sure, that they also use higher quality metals in the filiments to produce more light. This article seems to be talking about those tinted crap rice bulbs that you get on ebay for $3 plus shipping.
Anyways, I'm gonna go drive around and enjoy my 4100k.
I think you're assuming that the only thing setting any of these bulbs apart from normal ones is the color of the glass. Its possible, though I don't know for sure, that they also use higher quality metals in the filiments to produce more light. This article seems to be talking about those tinted crap rice bulbs that you get on ebay for $3 plus shipping.
Anyways, I'm gonna go drive around and enjoy my 4100k.
LOL....man if u like the bulbs GET EM. THE fact remains that any other REPUTABLE manufacturer that develops bulbs ARE BETTER THAN STOCK....
11-28-2006, 07:48 AM
#19
Originally Posted by n3985
Euro SS are known to be the brightest, and are not tinted to produce the white light. But kid of hard to find though, usually have to buy from UK.
THIS IS THE INTERNET BRO U CAN GET WHAT EVER U WANT AND IT DOESNT necessarily have to come from the UK
11-28-2006, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by n3985
OK, this is like teaching a donkey how to talk, I give up. The SS bulbs are also tinted, light is light, physics is physics, light passed through a filter will lose output in terms of lumens. Regardless of origin, any tinted bulb is guaranteed to be less bright than a regular clear bulb. As for your bulbs, go enjoy it, I am sure in the rain and snow they help a ton.
Anyway the brightest most cost effective lights without going the HID route are made by GE (nighthawks) you can get them form Walmart.
I've tried the mtecs, lumics, nokyas and piaas and none of them are as bright or lasted as long as the nighthawks... They shine bright white with not even a hint of blue.. but if blue is what you're looking for then you want Piaas
11-28-2006, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MetaOrbit
To the original poster: Out of that bunch silverstars will probably last the longest. They also seem to have more useable light than any of the other coated bulbs out there.
11-28-2006, 08:38 PM
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i had silverstar headlight and fogs on my 00 and recommend them (and yes they are brighter than the stock bulbs...and no im not gonna argue. they are brighter)
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...ar/default.htm
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...ar/default.htm
11-28-2006, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MetaOrbit
I don't think anybody thought that. Or at least I certainly hope not.
umm, count me among the suckers who once bought those dark blue tinted "xenon" bulbs cuz they looked like HIDs in the picture. Fortunately, I'm wiser now...as I hope we all are.
11-28-2006, 10:43 PM
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I've had 3 sets of Silverstars...the first set just went bad after 5-6 months which is normal for them...then the 2nd set went bad when my alternator gave a 16.75v output which isnt the bulbs' fault..and my current ones are good. If you're looking for decent bulbs without HID, get PIAA or Silverstars. Dont expect much but they're better than regular bulbs
11-29-2006, 05:11 AM
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I am currently running silverstars on my highs and in my fogs (although my fogs have capsules in them). I used silverstars in my 99 maz as well, and my brother is running em in his 01. They definitely light up your world better than OEM, and they look whiter as well. I have never had any problems of them burning out, on any of our cars, so I put in a vote for them.
Just don't expect miracles, they are better, but don't expect HID output. Truth is that no halogen even comes close to the HID output, no matter what they look like from the outside. Downside is that they are expensive. If you can get the Euro SS for 20 bucks a pair, that's half the price. While I usually will use the cliche tagline "you get what you pay for", in this case I've read a few articles that all agree the Euro SS are better than the typical wal mart SS, so go for it.
Just don't expect miracles, they are better, but don't expect HID output. Truth is that no halogen even comes close to the HID output, no matter what they look like from the outside. Downside is that they are expensive. If you can get the Euro SS for 20 bucks a pair, that's half the price. While I usually will use the cliche tagline "you get what you pay for", in this case I've read a few articles that all agree the Euro SS are better than the typical wal mart SS, so go for it.
11-29-2006, 10:35 AM
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I am real happy this poll went up, I am thinking about getting some new headlights and fogs.
i am probaly going to go with Silverstars. I had them in my ford explorer before and liked them. I think they were 9007 though. I think I read somewhere that you could replace 9003 with soemthing else, am I wrong.
i am probaly going to go with Silverstars. I had them in my ford explorer before and liked them. I think they were 9007 though. I think I read somewhere that you could replace 9003 with soemthing else, am I wrong.
11-29-2006, 10:46 AM
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I had 9006 in my Camry (last car) and really liked them. I could tell a definite improvement over the regular halogen that came in that car. In 3 years I only had 1 blow out. However, I wouldn't waste my $$$ on the Silverstar Ultras, you pay too much and people have reported bad things about them (shorter life, less light output, etc.).
11-29-2006, 11:10 AM
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bs, 50% is crazy! I had silverstars and they blew in about 2 months, I put my stock iochikoh (4th gen) back in and they have 180K and about ten years on them and the night time vision got way better also, so for "long lasting performance" silverstars are NOT the way to go IMHO
11-29-2006, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by KRRZ350
bs, 50% is crazy! I had silverstars and they blew in about 2 months, I put my stock iochikoh (4th gen) back in and they have 180K and about ten years on them and the night time vision got way better also, so for "long lasting performance" silverstars are NOT the way to go IMHO
I agree...
11-30-2006, 12:09 PM
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throwing in my .2
personally I don't like silverstars, they actually burned out my harness (dc org memebers can verify this happening at an install meet) so those are out for me.
Best bulbs i've ever had were the PIAA GTX ones, brightness and output were sharp and very clean. I would look into those, Hoen are also pretty good bulbs as well.
personally I don't like silverstars, they actually burned out my harness (dc org memebers can verify this happening at an install meet) so those are out for me.
Best bulbs i've ever had were the PIAA GTX ones, brightness and output were sharp and very clean. I would look into those, Hoen are also pretty good bulbs as well.
11-30-2006, 12:14 PM
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It's funny how you failed to mention that best two OEM manufacturers: Philips and GE.
Go here for halogen replacements: http://www.autolamps-online.com/index.htm
Go here for halogen replacements: http://www.autolamps-online.com/index.htm
11-30-2006, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by alicious
throwing in my .2
personally I don't like silverstars, they actually burned out my harness (dc org memebers can verify this happening at an install meet) so those are out for me.
Best bulbs i've ever had were the PIAA GTX ones, brightness and output were sharp and very clean. I would look into those, Hoen are also pretty good bulbs as well.
personally I don't like silverstars, they actually burned out my harness (dc org memebers can verify this happening at an install meet) so those are out for me.
Best bulbs i've ever had were the PIAA GTX ones, brightness and output were sharp and very clean. I would look into those, Hoen are also pretty good bulbs as well.