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Old 01-06-2004, 11:21 AM
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Silverstars

Hi,

I bought a pair of siverstars just before xmas, anticipating my test-drive via 81N to Canada.

well, on 23rd, at 6pm, I set off from Baltimore via 83N to 81N through PA to Buffalo and Canada, arriving in Toronto at 3am.

It was pitch dark all night, and the silverstars guided me through the mountaneous dark I-81 roads. I was impressed with its white output, and its ability to illuminate the road several metres ahead. I even tested it during the brief showers, and it still held its output.

I have a 91 GXE, hence this is a vast improvement over the stock.

For those in doubt, try it.


thanks for all the recommendations.

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Old 01-06-2004, 11:45 AM
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where did you get them?
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Old 01-06-2004, 03:39 PM
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I have them in my 4th gen. Honestly they are not that great. When it rains or getting dark out, you can't even tell if they are on or off. I guess its time for HID's.
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Old 01-06-2004, 04:11 PM
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SILVERSTARS are NOT worth $40, or whatever they sell for. They are worth $15 at most just like every other bulb out there. Get a set of white bulbs off ebay and they will be just as good as the SS. In the rain they are UTTER CRAP, also like all the other bulbs.
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Old 01-06-2004, 05:46 PM
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blah, how the hell are they worth only 15 bucks?! sylvania is a reputable company that makes many different lighting products. i myself have used the silverstars for the past 2-3 years and am very happy with them.
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Old 01-06-2004, 10:16 PM
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They don't seem to be worthmore than other bulbs. I had SS for almost 3 years. When one burned out I just got some KOBA bulbs from ebay. They have the slightest hint of blue and are almost IDENTICAL to SS.
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Old 01-06-2004, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Big D
SILVERSTARS are NOT worth $40, or whatever they sell for. They are worth $15 at most just like every other bulb out there. Get a set of white bulbs off ebay and they will be just as good as the SS. In the rain they are UTTER CRAP, also like all the other bulbs.

Damn, $40 for those? They are 20 around here at Autozone, I think walmart too
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Old 01-07-2004, 12:01 AM
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34 here for the light bulbs and for the blue look amber turn signals those are 20 here.
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Old 01-07-2004, 12:06 AM
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Ha, anyone want to buy them from me? I will buy em from autozone and ship them to you guys at cost...hehe...20 + shipping
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Old 01-07-2004, 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by CKOTuHA
I have them in my 4th gen. Honestly they are not that great. When it rains or getting dark out, you can't even tell if they are on or off.


I took mine out after only a week. Worst bulb I ever tried, the color looks great on the car, but they don't do squat on the road.

The best stock bulb (55W) is by far the Sylvania Cool Blues. They have a nice clean look to them and throw a nice wide visible beam on the road.
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Old 01-07-2004, 01:19 PM
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I bought SS and when installed one was a different color then the other! I wrote to them and they sent me a replacement + an extra one which is good b/c they are expensive.
Other than that my experience has been great. They look great and are a huge improvment over stock.
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