Can't see at night!
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Racer
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From: Refineryville Texas
Can't see at night!
Before I invest in $100.00 in Ultra SilverStars. Do they really make a difference? What is the most bang for the buck?
I can't see paying $1,000 bucks for a rigged HID add on system, any ideas on what works with the best results?
Dan
I can't see paying $1,000 bucks for a rigged HID add on system, any ideas on what works with the best results?
Dan
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From: LAND OF OZ Kansas
I have the silver stars on my car. They were like 20 bucks per bulb if I remember correctly. I reaimed my headlights, and I can see perfectly out of them. I want to upgrade to an HID kit sometime in the future though.
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The bulbs really don't make that much difference IMHO
There are cheap HIDs out there but not DoT approved. As you say, a decent HID set up is $$$ but almost certainly the brightest fit
The other option is Euro lights. They are not as bright as HIDs but have better lenses with much better beam shaping and a marked cut off. With the harness and relays you can fit regular H4 65/55s or anything up to 135/90s for brighter lights.
There are cheap HIDs out there but not DoT approved. As you say, a decent HID set up is $$$ but almost certainly the brightest fit
The other option is Euro lights. They are not as bright as HIDs but have better lenses with much better beam shaping and a marked cut off. With the harness and relays you can fit regular H4 65/55s or anything up to 135/90s for brighter lights.
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Pro
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Las Vegas NV
I got my HID's off of ebay for $68 dollars shipped, arrived in 4 days. Good quality and haven't had a problem yet, lots better lighting too. But, for peace of mind and being a good forum member I think i will order from JW Motoring next time.
Safety Car
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From: . New York
Depends on what you can afford.
0$ - Re aim the lights in there now. Most are not aimed correctly (there are a bunch of posts about how) you would be surprised what a difference it makes to have the lights actually hitting the road where you need them
$50 - Silverstars, much better than stock lights, whiter, farther.
$150 - HID without lenses, brighter than Silverstars but may cause problems with approaching vehicles if stock halogen reflectors used.
$$ - Not sure about DeeGee's Euro lights above (not familiar) but probably better than the HID's in the stock housings above.
$$ - HID's in in non pop up housings (Depot?), much better color, distance and spread without the oncomming vehilce issues.
$750 - HID's in focusing pop up housings (used to be ACA's, recently some group purchases here), as above, better in all respects.
I have the Silverstars now, as soon as I can shake some money loose (just did brakes/rotors all around) Im gonna look for the GP ones here.
0$ - Re aim the lights in there now. Most are not aimed correctly (there are a bunch of posts about how) you would be surprised what a difference it makes to have the lights actually hitting the road where you need them
$50 - Silverstars, much better than stock lights, whiter, farther.
$150 - HID without lenses, brighter than Silverstars but may cause problems with approaching vehicles if stock halogen reflectors used.
$$ - Not sure about DeeGee's Euro lights above (not familiar) but probably better than the HID's in the stock housings above.
$$ - HID's in in non pop up housings (Depot?), much better color, distance and spread without the oncomming vehilce issues.
$750 - HID's in focusing pop up housings (used to be ACA's, recently some group purchases here), as above, better in all respects.
I have the Silverstars now, as soon as I can shake some money loose (just did brakes/rotors all around) Im gonna look for the GP ones here.
Safety Car
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From: Pearland, TX
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I had originally gone with Silverstars and thought I could see a difference compared to the original stockers. Then I went with HID's from DJ Motorsports and WOW there is a huge difference.
Don't waste your time with Silverstars!!
Don't waste your time with Silverstars!!
Pro
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From: Flushed and swirling down the bowl
Depends on what you can afford.
0$ - Re aim the lights in there now. Most are not aimed correctly (there are a bunch of posts about how) you would be surprised what a difference it makes to have the lights actually hitting the road where you need them
$50 - Silverstars, much better than stock lights, whiter, farther.
$150 - HID without lenses, brighter than Silverstars but may cause problems with approaching vehicles if stock halogen reflectors used.
$$ - Not sure about DeeGee's Euro lights above (not familiar) but probably better than the HID's in the stock housings above.
$$ - HID's in in non pop up housings (Depot?), much better color, distance and spread without the oncomming vehilce issues.
$750 - HID's in focusing pop up housings (used to be ACA's, recently some group purchases here), as above, better in all respects.
I have the Silverstars now, as soon as I can shake some money loose (just did brakes/rotors all around) Im gonna look for the GP ones here.
0$ - Re aim the lights in there now. Most are not aimed correctly (there are a bunch of posts about how) you would be surprised what a difference it makes to have the lights actually hitting the road where you need them
$50 - Silverstars, much better than stock lights, whiter, farther.
$150 - HID without lenses, brighter than Silverstars but may cause problems with approaching vehicles if stock halogen reflectors used.
$$ - Not sure about DeeGee's Euro lights above (not familiar) but probably better than the HID's in the stock housings above.
$$ - HID's in in non pop up housings (Depot?), much better color, distance and spread without the oncomming vehilce issues.
$750 - HID's in focusing pop up housings (used to be ACA's, recently some group purchases here), as above, better in all respects.
I have the Silverstars now, as soon as I can shake some money loose (just did brakes/rotors all around) Im gonna look for the GP ones here.
This is pretty much the breakdown of your options. I have the SS Ultras, and I like them. They are whiter and brighter than stock bulbs. I also did the 4-on-at-once mod, and it's really simple. Check out this link:http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...n-at-once.html
I was thinking of doing the HID bulbs in stock housing, but sounds like glare for oncoming traffic is a problem. I think next I'll try saving up for Radioflyers kit, but he'll probably have something even better by the time I afford it!
Safety Car
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From: Northern Virginia
St. Jude Donor '08
My brother and I (really my brother) just installed one of the HID kits sold on this forum in my car. Night and day difference.
Save your $$ and get an HID kit. I went with the 4300 kit. A lot of people go with the 6000 kit. The 4300 is brighter.
Save your $$ and get an HID kit. I went with the 4300 kit. A lot of people go with the 6000 kit. The 4300 is brighter.
Team Owner
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
I got the simpler HD Silverstars and they made a "HUGE"
difference!We're talking from dull yellow light to a bright white/blue color and clarity! I'd say in my opinion they are worth it
Thanks,Matt
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Titusville FL
The bulbs really don't make that much difference IMHO
There are cheap HIDs out there but not DoT approved. As you say, a decent HID set up is $$$ but almost certainly the brightest fit
The other option is Euro lights. They are not as bright as HIDs but have better lenses with much better beam shaping and a marked cut off. With the harness and relays you can fit regular H4 65/55s or anything up to 135/90s for brighter lights.
There are cheap HIDs out there but not DoT approved. As you say, a decent HID set up is $$$ but almost certainly the brightest fit
The other option is Euro lights. They are not as bright as HIDs but have better lenses with much better beam shaping and a marked cut off. With the harness and relays you can fit regular H4 65/55s or anything up to 135/90s for brighter lights.
Do you have a link for the Euro light kit?
