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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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Tried some new headlights out. (pics)

Atleast new to me.


One of my Sylvania SilverStars burn out (the low beam filiment) so I decided to try something to the tune of $23 cheaper. Some APC Plasma Ultra White lights that I found. And I'm not too sure what I think about them yet. I think I liked the SilverStars better.


Sylvanias:






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What do you think?
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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I can get better pics of the APCs if you want, I just took those real quick.
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Looks pretty nice. Good and bright.




O/T - how's the Z?
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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You do know that if you are using APC bulbs, you are required to put APC decals on your rear windows, front lip, and a large APC logo on the back windshield.

you know this, right?

just making sure





btw, lights looks about the same to me
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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a light is a light is a light. i'm using the ill OEM's and they light up pluto.
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SEmy2K2go
Looks pretty nice. Good and bright.




O/T - how's the Z?


The Z is like itching at me to get done. I really need to finish it, I have had the need to go to the track to race, and other speed comparisons . I need to hurry up and do the motor swap. I'm just being so lazy about it because that means that I have to do the heads/cam swap again, lol.
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
You do know that if you are using APC bulbs, you are required to put APC decals on your rear windows, front lip, and a large APC logo on the back windshield.

you know this, right?

just making sure





btw, lights looks about the same to me



Dang it, I was hoing that wasn't a requirement, oh well, time to sticker up I guess. lol...
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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I like it, what kind of Silverstar u use? I try the German one, just like OEM, end up selling it on ebay.
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 98&00Max
I like it, what kind of Silverstar u use? I try the German one, just like OEM, end up selling it on ebay.


I didn't know that there were different types of Sylvania SilverStars? Which ones did you like, the top pics or the bottom pics? Tops are the silverstars and bottoms are the apcs.
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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I used to have the Phillips *&^%$ forgot the name.. will look for it.. and they were great. Excellent product brighter than PIAA and they still going.. but I upgraded to the HID's ... will post the name later tonight......
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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IMO the Silver Stars look better. From the looks of it they seem to match the color of your foglights.
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
You do know that if you are using APC bulbs, you are required to put APC decals on your rear windows, front lip, and a large APC logo on the back windshield.
Can someone explain why? Just curious…
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 10:48 AM
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Can someone explain why? Just curious…
Because APC stickers reduces wind drag and adds 10whp.
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by NisMoN00B
Because APC stickers reduces wind drag and adds 10whp.
got it
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by OhOhMax
I didn't know that there were different types of Sylvania SilverStars? Which ones did you like, the top pics or the bottom pics? Tops are the silverstars and bottoms are the apcs.
might be different angle of shooting pics, APC look brighter though.
Old Nov 23, 2005 | 04:57 AM
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where did you buy the APC's from, they look pretty good man.
Old Nov 23, 2005 | 05:07 AM
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where did you buy the APC's from, they look pretty good man.
Autozone, Pepboys, Advance Autoparts..etc.etc..
Old Nov 23, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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What do you guys think of these headlights? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-01...spagenameZWDVW

It says they are not compatible with HID kits though.
Old Nov 23, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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i heard those are a rip off
Old Nov 23, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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just get some hids those bulbs are gay
Old Nov 24, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricedout
just get some hids those bulbs are gay


silverstars are in my high beams =\
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Italiano


silverstars are in my high beams =\

Hey Italiano, did you get your HID's cleared?? looks like you did on your sig; I know you were worried about baking them...
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by upstatemax
Hey Italiano, did you get your HID's cleared?? looks like you did on your sig; I know you were worried about baking them...




yea, about like 4 times actually.. =\

the DDES have been givin me problems lately fallin off, so we put super glue as well as apoxy to hold them in place.
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