Blue Head Lights
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Burning Brakes
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Blue Head Lights
A few weeks back, there was some discussion in here about replacing the stock DRL/blinkers with blue lights that burned amber when on. Does anyone have any new info on these, if they are out, whatever??? I'd love to get rid of the amber bulb and replace it with a blue one.
Guess we'd have to know the bulb # too. Anyone have that info or know how to get it??
Grazie
Guess we'd have to know the bulb # too. Anyone have that info or know how to get it??
Grazie
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Originally Posted by bdc6
so when thr DRL's are ON all the time they burn BLUE/WHITE and when you hit the turn signal they burn ORANGE...is that correct????
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Are there any brighter DRL bulbs you can buy? Fog lights also?
Just bright enough where you don't have to replace the wiring, relays and alternator for the headlights upgrade and foglight upgrade and if possible brighter DRL's? 
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by JFTaylor
Buster,
Check this thread: Quick fix: replacing fogs
Then send a PM to StanleyP
Check this thread: Quick fix: replacing fogs
Then send a PM to StanleyP
The WCC lights are just about exactly what I'm looking for, except blue when off. My car is silver and I'd like to give it a little contrast and an "icy blue" stare. The silver is cool, but basically invisible when off.
Thanks for the help guys, I'll keep searching.
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SYLVANIA SILVER STAR bulbs
The bulbs you are looking for are "SILVER STARS" made by Sylvania. They have a chrome/blue look but turn amber in color when illuminated.
Pep Boys, Murrays, and I believe Napa auto stores carry them. Do a search for internet sales or find a store near you that sells them.
Pep Boys, Murrays, and I believe Napa auto stores carry them. Do a search for internet sales or find a store near you that sells them.
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Are you sure about that?
Originally Posted by 73VetteMan
The bulbs you are looking for are "SILVER STARS" made by Sylvania. They have a chrome/blue look but turn amber in color when illuminated.
Pep Boys, Murrays, and I believe Napa auto stores carry them. Do a search for internet sales or find a store near you that sells them.
Pep Boys, Murrays, and I believe Napa auto stores carry them. Do a search for internet sales or find a store near you that sells them.
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Originally Posted by LS WON
Not trying to disagree with you but I thought they were only for headlights as I bought a pair and they do work better than factory.
You are correct about the headlamp capsules. I use those in my Yukon and my wife's Bonneville an love the whiter brighter light they provide.
They also offer the turn signal/marker lamps as well as some of the other small bulbs in the "Silver Star" series. Go to this link:
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...verStarSignal/
Last edited by 73VetteMan; Feb 1, 2005 at 02:32 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by 73VetteMan
You are correct about the headlamp capsules. I use those in my Yukon and my wife's Bonneville an love the whiter brighter light they provide.
They also offer the turn signal/marker lamps as well as some of the other small bulbs in the "Silver Star" series. Go to this link:
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...verStarSignal/
They also offer the turn signal/marker lamps as well as some of the other small bulbs in the "Silver Star" series. Go to this link:
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...verStarSignal/
Thanks for the tip!
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Burning Brakes
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OK Buster...Duh. :o Just as posted that last one, I thought to look in the owners manual. And what do you know! It's actually in there! 
Check out page 5-45,thru 48 for bulb info and replacement of the front and rear lights. Our discussed DRL/Turn signal is a 5702KA.
Check out page 5-45,thru 48 for bulb info and replacement of the front and rear lights. Our discussed DRL/Turn signal is a 5702KA.
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Store Locator
You might click on this link to find a store near you that carries the light, then take one of yours in and see if they have one that looks like a match. You might buy a standard (non-silver star) version which is inexpensive to try on your car. If it works, buy the silver star version of that number. You might try a #3157/4157AST to see if it fits. The part # for a C6 in the other link ends in 3157 so I would guess the above part # will intechange.
http://www.sylvania.com/WhereToBuy/
http://www.sylvania.com/WhereToBuy/
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The dealerships don't even have those turnsignal/DRL bulbs yet.
Originally Posted by Buster1
Looks like Sylvania doesn't carry/produce a 5702KA. 
Thanks...I'll keep searching and let you know what I find.
Thanks...I'll keep searching and let you know what I find.
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Originally Posted by Buster1
JFT, welcome back! Can you help me out here. ...What does StanleyP have that could help? ...Thanks for the help guys, I'll keep searching.
He's very practical in his approach to upgrades. I trust his judgement. The replacing Fog Lights Post has "How to" pix courtesy of Michael (aka C6FirstVette), a great job.
Last edited by JFTaylor; Feb 3, 2005 at 08:54 AM. Reason: typo
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks JFT, just PMed StanlyP to see what he knows about these DRLs. It appears that I might be "in the lead" on this C6 upgrade. If Sylvania doesn't carry this bulb yet, and the dealers don't either...
Maybe it's just too new. But the "scrambled egg" look under the beautiful headlamps is starting to bug me some.
Thanks for all the help everyone!
Maybe it's just too new. But the "scrambled egg" look under the beautiful headlamps is starting to bug me some.
Thanks for all the help everyone!
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Just Purchased Bulbs
I just purchased a pair of 3057AST and a pair of 3157AST bulbs on my way home. I took the stock bulb with me and compared it to the ones I picked up. I think the only difference between the 5702, 3057, 3157, and 4157 is the candlepower of the dim filament. All of the listed bulbs appear to have the same base and the same bright filament wattage of 27 watts.
I will install them when I return to my shop, hopefully tomorrow.
By the way they cost $14.95 a pair and you get $5 back with a rebate.
I will install them when I return to my shop, hopefully tomorrow.
By the way they cost $14.95 a pair and you get $5 back with a rebate.