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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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Well, I got them installed today (sorry no pictures), but I will express my satisfication. Really is a huge difference from the YELLOW hazey look from before. I likey alot!

Thanks for the help folks, made the install and choice easy!

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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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This thread is worthless without pictures....
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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BTW, do they look like this?

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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 05:34 AM
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BTW, do they look like this?



Yes, they do. I didn't have any before shots, so I wasn't going to post after shots.
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 06:19 AM
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Can't beat more light for driving. Congrats.
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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That's a good switch in my book.

At least it is better lighting.
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I had switched to the silverstars before ultimately going with HIDs and I was happy with them. I definately noticed a difference, though some would argue it's negligible. I really liked the look of the whiter light.
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Originally Posted by mph1972
Well, I got them installed today (sorry no pictures), but I will express my satisfication. Really is a huge difference from the YELLOW hazey look from before. I likey alot!

Thanks for the help folks, made the install and choice easy!

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What part numbers are the bulbs? Are they a direct replacement for the stock bulbs (no modifications needed)?
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Originally Posted by Bills03Coupe
What part numbers are the bulbs? Are they a direct replacement for the stock bulbs (no modifications needed)?
They are a stock/direct replacement. I am not sure I can post the part numbers here, but I will and if they edit it, fine.

LOWS - 9006 ST
HIGHS - 9005 ST

(SYLVANIA SILVERSTARS)

I am pretty sure that I didn't get the numbers mixed up. Got them at ADVANCE AUTO.

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I love mine too! The highs are 9005 and the lows are 9006
You should return the 9006s and buy some 9005s to mod and put in your low beams for even better light!
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look good,
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Originally Posted by BanditSRT
I love mine too! The highs are 9005 and the lows are 9006
You should return the 9006s and buy some 9005s to mod and put in your low beams for even better light!
Thanks, I updated my post.
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I've been meaning to do that!
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
I've been meaning to do that!
I will be driving out to OKC next Tuesday afternoon (arrival time still up to the traffic) and if you want some help you can let me know.

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About how much do those run? I want to do HIDs eventually, but other mods have to come first. These might be worth doing as a stopgap if they're not too much.
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I got them several years ago and love them... The best part is Pep Boys had an ad for them $19.95 twinpack. Went to the Pep Boys up the street and they told me the ad was wrong it was $19.95 ea. After a few minutes with the mgr. I walked out with only a pair of low beams he wouldn't sell high and low to me. Got in the car and drove 10 minutes to the next Pep Boys and went through the whole thing again for the high beams. All 4 bulbs for just over $40.'s
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My SilverStars installed with stock fog lights. 9006 low beams.

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Originally Posted by Gannet
About how much do those run? I want to do HIDs eventually, but other mods have to come first. These might be worth doing as a stopgap if they're not too much.
I got them for $29.99 a pair, so, roughly $60-$70 bucks, depending on the place you get them and the price they are selling them for.

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