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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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Headlight Bulbs

I have the regular silverstars now, but one is burned out.

So I was wondering is anyone has tried the new sylverstar ULTRAS? If they are worth the extra money.

Or if anyone knows of some nice bulbs that are cheap. Would like to get some feedback on what others are using as replacements, that also have very good light ouput.

Thanks.

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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 03:40 AM
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do a search.. this has been explained in detail for years....
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 04:50 AM
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I would buy Piaa's they have lasted longer than any other aftermarket bulb I have owned.
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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use your best judgment...the ULTRAS are definately nice compared to the regulars...and FYI look harder you may find them cheaper than regs...
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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They throw off a nice bright light for visibility, but if you're looking for a blueish tint, it's not there.
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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i've got brand new piaa 9003 xtreme white plus bulbs for sale.
Brand new
$50 shipped.

I bought them for my max but when i got my ebay projectors those convert the bulbs to h3's instead of 9003. So i have no use for these.
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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get a hid kit
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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sweet...a headlight bulb thread
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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I did not notice a visable diff between the silver stars and the silver star ultras, but now iam hid so it dont matter, just speaking from experience
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
sweet...a headlight bulb thread
Originally Posted by Lontar1
do a search.. this has been explained in detail for years....
Sorry, I wasn't aware that everyone could use the search option now. I haven't been on here in a while.

My goal isn't to go for a blue or whiter color, I just wanted better visibility and performance.

Thanks for the feedback though.
Old Feb 29, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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ya go hid its so much better than Silverstars or the ultras...i had both. visibility is the same roughly for both, just a bit more than stock
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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I replaced my wifes silverstars with the ultras and yes there is a difference. The ultras cast a bright white and visibility is much improved. She doesnt see well at night when driving and the ultras helped a lot
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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you have to remember hold old the light is when you replace it. All lights gradually burn out over time and they get dimmer. So when you replace lights it always seems like a drastic difference. If they were brand new and you were swapping out, that would give a much better comparison.... and be a nice waste of money. I liked my silverstars personally. I went to an HID kit and I'm not that impressed. They are terrific but not as big of a jump from silverstars as I was hoping.

Jay
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
sweet...a headlight bulb thread



I don't know why but anytime I see you post in threads like this it makes me laugh.
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