Silverstar Ultra vs stock halogens, comparison pics included
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Re: Silverstar Ultra vs stock halogens, comparison pics incl
Here, I fixed it.
Question for the OP: You did all your lights? lows, highs, and fogs? They look good by the way!
Originally Posted by TNRRBEAR
Okay guys, I finally got my 07 tC and I knew I wanted to upgrade the headlights to something whiter, that would look close to HID without spending a small fortune on HID conversion kits and bulbs, etc. The new Silverstar Ultra halogen bulbs from Sylvania did just the trick. I did also switch out the small #168 bulb in the low beam housing with a blue tinted #168 bulb, and it helped some with the "Blue" look, but you can tell from these pics below that even the high beam and the foglight has a much whiter and brighter light, with a slight bluish tint.
Right now, Sylvania is offering a $10.00 mail-in rebate when you buy a pair, so they end up being only a couple of bucks more expensive than the regular silverstars and these bulbs have a much longer life and are even brighter. I got mine at Auto Zone.
In this first picture, I've replaced all the bulbs on the drivers side of the car (the right side of this picture) with the Silverstar Ultras. It's obvious that they are much whiter and brighter and don't exhibit any of the yellow tint of the stock bulbs.
Here is a picture of the headlights on Bright, Silverstar Ultras again are whiter with a slight tinge of blue.
And finally, two close up pics of the headlight housings. The upper photo is the passenger side which has the stock bulbs and is noticeably yellow, while the lower picture is the drivers side, which has the Silverstar Ultras installed, and it's noticeable whiter with just a slight blue hue.
Let me know what you think, guys!
Right now, Sylvania is offering a $10.00 mail-in rebate when you buy a pair, so they end up being only a couple of bucks more expensive than the regular silverstars and these bulbs have a much longer life and are even brighter. I got mine at Auto Zone.
In this first picture, I've replaced all the bulbs on the drivers side of the car (the right side of this picture) with the Silverstar Ultras. It's obvious that they are much whiter and brighter and don't exhibit any of the yellow tint of the stock bulbs.
Here is a picture of the headlights on Bright, Silverstar Ultras again are whiter with a slight tinge of blue.
And finally, two close up pics of the headlight housings. The upper photo is the passenger side which has the stock bulbs and is noticeably yellow, while the lower picture is the drivers side, which has the Silverstar Ultras installed, and it's noticeable whiter with just a slight blue hue.
Let me know what you think, guys!
Question for the OP: You did all your lights? lows, highs, and fogs? They look good by the way!
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So are Silverstar Ultras whiter (brighter) and have a slightly more bluer tint than regular Silverstars? I did the high beam conversion and it is brighter but does not look like it has a bluish look to it. To my naked eye, the light output just looks like a regular high beam halogen conversion. Although, it might be because I'm used to it but I'm pretty sure it does not look like the pics Joes06tc took.
I was told that Silverstars And Silverstar Ultras were the same.
I was told that Silverstars And Silverstar Ultras were the same.
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Originally Posted by SoleLaced
My ultras have a slight purple hue at certain angles.
Bump for the BLUE 162 (non led) please.
Bump for the BLUE 162 (non led) please.
what sylvannia bulbs are closest color looking to 5000k (LED-like/diamond white)? the regular silverstars are white compared to my 5000k hids. i'm thinking cool blue or ultra, but i'm asking first so i dont spend 50 bucks or whatever for a pair of bulbs that are off.
Originally Posted by WAlterEgo
what sylvannia bulbs are closest color looking to 5000k (LED-like/diamond white)? the regular silverstars are white compared to my 5000k hids. i'm thinking cool blue or ultra, but i'm asking first so i dont spend 50 bucks or whatever for a pair of bulbs that are off.
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can anyone tell me which silverstar bulb size I need for the oem headlights?
I just want something white and brighter than stock and still stay street legal.
ill pick some up this week.
also is there a tutorial on how to swap out the bulbs or is it an easy straight forward swap?
I just want something white and brighter than stock and still stay street legal.
ill pick some up this week.
also is there a tutorial on how to swap out the bulbs or is it an easy straight forward swap?
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Originally Posted by RnB180
can anyone tell me which silverstar bulb size I need for the oem headlights?
I just want something white and brighter than stock and still stay street legal.
ill pick some up this week.
also is there a tutorial on how to swap out the bulbs or is it an easy straight forward swap?
I just want something white and brighter than stock and still stay street legal.
ill pick some up this week.
also is there a tutorial on how to swap out the bulbs or is it an easy straight forward swap?
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so I just look for 9006 and 9005?
Ill pick a couple sets up at kragen before I head to work.
I loathe the oem bulbs, it doesnt light up anything and look really yellow.
thanks for the info!
Ill pick a couple sets up at kragen before I head to work.
I loathe the oem bulbs, it doesnt light up anything and look really yellow.
thanks for the info!
