Headlight Bulbs.

badstang123

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I know most of you recommend the Sylvania Silverstars. My first question is are the PIAA's better if money is not a factor? My second question is I have seen offroad use only bulbs. The standard buld is a 9007 with wattage of 65/55. The offroad bulbs are 9007 with 100/80 watt. Anyone have any experience with the higher wattage bulbs. And can the factory wiring handle the extra draw. Thanks for your help guys.

 

Blackened302

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eesh, i wouldn't run a higher wattage bulb...i've had some bad experiences w/ wiring and overheating

 

Henceforward

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I run Silverstar Headlights, and Foglights.

Combined they are bright enough for me.

 

Guero

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sorry to hijack but after tinting my headlights and fogs light went down. so the sylvias are the best to use?

 

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The PIAA's are the best... but for $80 a set that is way too expensive I think.. Even where I work my price is $60.. **** that... Just got with the Silverstars or if you live in PA find an A&A auto and get the bulbs they have on sale... They're like $10 for two and brighter than wagners or sylvias.

 

The Green GT

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I have silverstars in my headlights and I had them in my fog lights, but they kept blowing and I got tired of spending $20 everytime one went out. I just bought two OEM replacements and they havent blown and I can actually see a difference when I turn them on and off as opposed to the silverstars where I couldnt. But there is a big difference when it comes to the headlights. The Silverstars are MUCH brighter.

 

nmcgrawj

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Is there a noticeable color difference in the light?

 

The Green GT

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nmcgrawj said:

Is there a noticeable color difference in the light?

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SLIGHT bluish tint when I went from OEM to Silverstars. Thats just from inside the car. I dont know if you can notice a difference looking at the headlights.

 

WhiteDevil

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I like my silverstars too. I would say its brighter than stock but its just more of a white light, i dont notice much bluish.

My stock fogs are leaking now and one of my lights blew out. Should i get some aftermarket clears, or just try to seal them up?

 

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WhiteDevil said:

I like my silverstars too. I would say its brighter than stock but its just more of a white light, i dont notice much bluish.

My stock fogs are leaking now and one of my lights blew out. Should i get some aftermarket clears, or just try to seal them up?

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I would just clean the lenses and seal them up.

 

badstang123

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I picked up the silverstars today. We'll see how they look tonight. Thanks for the input guys. Once I get the motivation to do some rewiring I might upgrade to higher wattage bulbs.

 

SeventyMach1

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I run Silverstar's as well. I like them better than any of the previous 5 or so bulbs I've tried. They light up a nice bright white. Just don't get the "cool blue" ones. I wish they had never invented those things.

 

WhiteDevil

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SeventyMach1 said:

Just don't get the "cool blue" ones. I wish they had never invented those things.

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+5,000,000

 

91LX_5L

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PIAAs arnt worth it over the Silverstars just get HIDs if u want em super bright. I ran higher wattage blulbs and melted my harnesses btw.

 

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Are our bulbs 9007 stock?

 

Blackened302

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yes