Sylvania Silverstar HL bulbs?

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Feb 23, 2011 | 07:05 PM

flynhi

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Sylvania Silverstar HL bulbs?

Until I can afford light cannons, I'm thinking of installing Sylvania Silverstar bulbs. The packaging says the serivce life will be much shorter that OE bulbs.

Anyone have experience with these?

Feb 23, 2011 | 07:09 PM

Redeasysport

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I use them. Ultras make a big difference over stock. Not sure about longevity but if they go out I will replace with the same.

Feb 23, 2011 | 07:12 PM

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Halogen (HL)? I know the Xeon ones are ridiculous with their short life (personal experience.)

Feb 23, 2011 | 07:34 PM

flynhi

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Originally Posted by Redeasysport

I use them. Ultras make a big difference over stock. Not sure about longevity but if they go out I will replace with the same.

Are yours Halogen or Xenon? The Sylvania packaging does not state which.

Feb 23, 2011 | 08:39 PM

GM Fan

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The Silverstar Ultras I have are halogen, they've lasted a good while so far, year give or take so far. Mine was the dual pack you can get at Advance AutoParts/Autozone type places for around $30 or so. The previous owner had Sylvania "Cool blue" halogens in there before, very similar but not as bright, with a blue tint to the bulbs as the name would imply.

I plan to replace w/ the same Silverstar Ultras when these burn out.

Last edited by GM Fan; Feb 23, 2011 at 09:05 PM.

Feb 23, 2011 | 09:04 PM

00Corvette

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Been running mine for over 3 years...

Feb 23, 2011 | 10:47 PM

hotmerc

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Been running them for about 4 yrs. Bought some high beam bulbs installed in the low beam holder & there is a noticable difference. Had to do some trimming on the bulb itself, but it was pretty easy & worth it.

Feb 23, 2011 | 10:47 PM

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Been running mine for over 3 years...

That's the longest life I have ever heard anyone say they got out of those.

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Feb 23, 2011 | 10:50 PM

hdff

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HID"S a little more $ but a lot brighter than silver stars

Feb 23, 2011 | 11:53 PM

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00Corvette

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That's the longest life I have ever heard anyone say they got out of those.

Bought them @ Walmart..the guy who posted above you is @ 4 years and counting.

Feb 23, 2011 | 11:56 PM

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00Corvette

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HID"S a little more $ but a lot brighter than silver stars

What are HID's going for these days?

Now you guys have me thinking that I'm gonna lose a bulb any day now...I hadn't even ever heard of the silvania's having any "life length" issues??

Feb 24, 2011 | 02:27 AM

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MT0911

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I run the Silverstar in both my Corvette and my Mustang GT. No issues whatsoever, and the life is decent.

Feb 24, 2011 | 07:49 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by flynhi

Until I can afford light cannons, I'm thinking of installing Sylvania Silverstar bulbs. The packaging says the serivce life will be much shorter that OE bulbs.

Anyone have experience with these?

I do....I drive 7 days a week either at night or before sun up. And, the life of Silverstars are a bit shorter but if you are not going with HID's, its worth the shorter life for better visibility.

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