SilverStar vs PIAA
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Drifting
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SilverStar vs PIAA
To those who have used (or are currently using) either the SilverStar headlamps or those made by PIAA, what are your impressions? I know the PIAA headlamps (9006 low/9005 high) cost almost twice as much as the SilverStars but are they any better? I'm planning on replacing the oem foglights with PIAA's but can't decide what to do about the headlamps. HID's might be in my future, but I'm just looking for something now to replace the woefully inadequate stock headlamps and foglights.
Burning Brakes
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From: Oceanside CA
I have not lined up beside someone with the PIAA bulbs to tell the difference but the Silverstars are much better than the stock bulbs. 
IMO the Silverstars are the best buy you can get untill you get the HIDS. 
IMO the Silverstars are the best buy you can get untill you get the HIDS.
Team Owner
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From: Ca
Originally Posted by 123Gone
Personally, I think the Silverstars are a little overrated. I have them, they are whiter but not brighter.
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Originally Posted by 123Gone
Personally, I think the Silverstars are a little overrated. I have them, they are whiter but not brighter.
I have them as well.
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
Originally Posted by bigred6906
I have the PIAA 9006 on my vette. They are just SLIGHTLY whiter than stock but they are MUCH brighter. They really light up the road!
See the strengths sticky at the top of C5 general and scroll to the lighting links. This mod rocks.