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Pro
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Gilbert AZ
Originally Posted by KF9BD
I replaced my low beams with the Silverstars and like them much better than the stock lights. Mostlikely the difference is the color of the light (white vs yellow), but I do believe I can seen better. I haven't replaced the high beams for two reasons:
1. I don't use the high beams that much
2. The high beams work fine when I do use them.
I will put the Siverstars in the low beams again if the ones I presently have burn out. I have had these blubs for about six months.
1. I don't use the high beams that much
2. The high beams work fine when I do use them.
I will put the Siverstars in the low beams again if the ones I presently have burn out. I have had these blubs for about six months.
That's exactly what I did. Had mine for over a year now.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,010
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From: SE Idaho
St. Jude Contributor
Whiter and a bit brighter in my opinion. I had my first set in a 2001 Grand Prix, when the only place you could purchase them was from either Sylvania's site or some INTERNET retailers. That set lasted two years, and when the vehicle went off lease, I pulled them and gave them to a neighbor for his 1999 GP, and they are still burning bright in his GP.
When I purchased the Vette, one of the first things I did was order, and install a complete set of Silverstars, and they are still burning as bright as the day I purchased them.
Last year I also installed a set of their sealed beam in my Wrangler...big difference with the sealed beam, a lot bigger than with the Vette or the GP.
Are they worth it? Yes, and everyone I know says so too.
If you should ever touch the bulb, clean with alcohol (not rum). Best to use a cotton glove. The oil on your fingers can cause a hot spot causing them to burn out.
When I purchased the Vette, one of the first things I did was order, and install a complete set of Silverstars, and they are still burning as bright as the day I purchased them.
Last year I also installed a set of their sealed beam in my Wrangler...big difference with the sealed beam, a lot bigger than with the Vette or the GP.
Are they worth it? Yes, and everyone I know says so too.
If you should ever touch the bulb, clean with alcohol (not rum). Best to use a cotton glove. The oil on your fingers can cause a hot spot causing them to burn out.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,118
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From: Madison (Huntsville) Alabama
CI 6-7-8 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '09
Lots of different opinions here on Silverstars, so I may as well add mine.
The low beams look a little bluish-green to me, but I've gotten used to it. The high beams ... I can't tell a difference in them and stock. They're certainly no brighter, and I can't tell that visibility is improved at all. I'd not spend $80 to change over again ... only if I needed to change because of burned out stock bulbs.
Changeout was not that simple for me. The stock bulbs were in very tight, and there's no way to get real leverage to unscrew them. It was a bear!
BTW, to get the old ones out, turn counterclockwise.
That's logical, but it doesn't say it anywhere in the manual.
The low beams look a little bluish-green to me, but I've gotten used to it. The high beams ... I can't tell a difference in them and stock. They're certainly no brighter, and I can't tell that visibility is improved at all. I'd not spend $80 to change over again ... only if I needed to change because of burned out stock bulbs.
Changeout was not that simple for me. The stock bulbs were in very tight, and there's no way to get real leverage to unscrew them. It was a bear!
BTW, to get the old ones out, turn counterclockwise.
That's logical, but it doesn't say it anywhere in the manual.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 802
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From: North Royalton Ohio
Found it necessary to align the h/lites after installing the Silverstars, could have been my problem all along. They do provide improved illumination,at least imho. No burn out problems, if they do I'd buy them again.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 5,411
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From: N Carolina 08 Z51 Coupe
Originally Posted by srobertson
I would ike to hear if this is a worthwhile mod.
You don't have to do anything but change out the bulbs. I got mine for about $23 and installed them in 20 minutes. My night driving experience improved by an amount that exceeded the cost and energy to change out the bulbs.
I might go with euro lenses and upgraded wiring and bulbs. If I do this I will probably have to replace the gear in the headlights as the extra weight of the glass lens will eventually strip the grears. So I'm ont sure I want to deal with the hassles of going all the way when the silverstars made a nice improvement.
Try it for yourself. Not much time or money to invest and you can go from there..
mike
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 6,683
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From: Memphis Tennessee
Definetly whiter and maybe a bit brighter.
I love the difference sepecially for the bucks.
Hint: Wear surgical gloves to avoid hot-spots on the bulbs. Probably why some have them burn out so quickly.
I love the difference sepecially for the bucks.
Hint: Wear surgical gloves to avoid hot-spots on the bulbs. Probably why some have them burn out so quickly.
Cherish your Hopes...
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 13,074
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From: West Palm Beach FL
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Silverstars are going in StuzVette today.
...I want whiter...and couldnt careless about brighter...
they look cleaner
...next I will be hooking up dual low and high beams on to brighten up the road... 
...I want whiter...and couldnt careless about brighter...
they look cleaner
...next I will be hooking up dual low and high beams on to brighten up the road...
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,854
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From: Pearland, TX
Cruise-In VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '20
I switched to Silverstars about 3 months ago ... quick and easy. The light is whiter and as many have said seems to do a better job with reflective light on signs etc.
They're not HID's but they're alot better than stock. If they ever do burn out - I'll replace them with Silverstars.
Allzwell
They're not HID's but they're alot better than stock. If they ever do burn out - I'll replace them with Silverstars.
Allzwell
