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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 11:59 PM
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Thought I'd get straight to the point. I'm looking to replace my bulbs in my headlights. I want to go with something more white and brighter then stock, but I want to stay within the California law.

If anyone has experience in aftermarket bulbs here in California, it would greatly help. Thank you.
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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First step Sylvania Silverstars
Second Step HI-R bulbs
Third Step true HID's I bought some from a eBay vendor based in Sacramento.... 3 years ago.... glad I did.
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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Got better output with them and not the ricer blue look that the fleebay overpriced bulbs have. Object with headlights is to SEE WHAT IS IN FRONT OF YOU NOT to look COOL.
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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I switched over to the Silverstars and thought that they are marginally better than stock bulbs, however... totally not worth the cost.
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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Silverstars help and installing high beam bulbs in the low beam sockets make it even better. They are still aimed properly just more watts. There is some minor trimming to do on the high beam bulb to make it fit and there is a post on how to do it, just search. I have had them done on 2 of my vehicles and never had anyone flash at me and I am pleased with the results.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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Put on Silverstar Ultras a couple weeks ago. Happy with the results and have had them on past vehicles too.
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