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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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Well we all know that Sylvania Silverstars are the most popular choice of Halogen headlight bulbs, but ever see a comparison?

I don't know if this has been done here (probably has), but I took a couple pictures showing the difference in the sylvania silverstars compared to the stock bulbs that come with the Smoked Clear Corner Headlights.

I wish the pictures did a little more justice, but there is a decent difference. Was still kind of light out, but only imagine the difference at night. The sylvania's look as though they put out a "whiter" light out.

1st pic: driver's headlight with sylvania bulb, passanger headlight stock bulb
2nd pic: Left side of wall with sylvania, right side with stock.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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Nice man, I don't think I've seen anyone do an actual comparison like that. I use the silverstars also.....I have a fog light out so I'm getting ready to get some silverstart fog lights as well. Nice job man
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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I really wish it was darker out. I might do another quick comparison in a couple hours.
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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It's hard to see the difference looking at them head on, but you can see the difference in the picture of the wall. They are pretty expensive, but worth it in my book.
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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I did a personal comparison test when I put my silverstars in. Much whiter and a good bit brighter, just that little extra but of vision very well may save your life. Ok, well, it may mean the difference between a cracked bumper and a close call... Also they look much better because they are pure white
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jjtgiants
It's hard to see the difference looking at them head on, but you can see the difference in the picture of the wall. They are pretty expensive, but worth it in my book.
Cost me $36.99. Ran across them today at AutoZone, knowing my new smoked headlights were coming in and how bad the stock bulbs are, I bought a pair.
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jjtgiants
It's hard to see the difference looking at them head on, but you can see the difference in the picture of the wall. They are pretty expensive, but worth it in my book.
Keep a check on Advance Auto parts, they run them on sale a lot for $19.88 for a pair. I am in need on a new one now, one blew. But they aren't on sale at the moment, so I think I am going to steal one out of my wife's durango and put the stockers in hers! lol
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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Very informative comparision.
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Rabbit
Keep a check on Advance Auto parts, they run them on sale a lot for $19.88 for a pair. I am in need on a new one now, one blew. But they aren't on sale at the moment, so I think I am going to steal one out of my wife's durango and put the stockers in hers! lol
Thank you for the info....I'll keep an eye out.
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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pics at night.

They reallllly don't do them justice. Same thing, driver headlight with Sylvania, Passanger side stock
 
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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I <3 my silverstars, but they don't put out enough light in the immediate front of the car..so I need to hurry up and ghetto rig on my fogs.
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Does sylvania make the white bulbs for the fog lights as well? I can't stand having nice bright white headlights and dull yellow fogs.
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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They do
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowstang99
Does sylvania make the white bulbs for the fog lights as well? I can't stand having nice bright white headlights and dull yellow fogs.
Part # 9145ST
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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Sweet! Might have to try that out.
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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get the silverstar ULTRA threre a lil more expensive..but they are whiter and brighter than the reg silverstars
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Badfish
get the silverstar ULTRA threre a lil more expensive..but they are whiter and brighter than the reg silverstars
i blew a headlight bulb so im getting ready to put the Ultras in both my headlights and fog lights too
 
Old Nov 1, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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get nokia 7000k bulbs there bright as **** lights up the whuoole road on low beam
 
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