stock compare to silverstar
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stock compare to silverstar
At first i didn't know the difference after i look at the pic i took with my phone i can see the difference.
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On the side note, the feet (connecter) of the silverstar bulb is different than the stock one.
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On the side note, the feet (connecter) of the silverstar bulb is different than the stock one.
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which silverstar?
Osram's or its subsidiary, Sylvania?
I had the Osram Silverstars, and it was way *brighter*...if you compare that to the sylvania silverstars, the sylvania will be *whiter* due to that tinge of blue.
there is a *difference* between the two silverstars...
Osram's or its subsidiary, Sylvania?
I had the Osram Silverstars, and it was way *brighter*...if you compare that to the sylvania silverstars, the sylvania will be *whiter* due to that tinge of blue.
there is a *difference* between the two silverstars...
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Generally, Silverstars are Sylvania... as OSRAM are really not widely available at US stores....
I love the OSRAM bulbs, as they are brighter, but always have to order them online, where-as I can pick up sylvania's at almost any local store.
I love the OSRAM bulbs, as they are brighter, but always have to order them online, where-as I can pick up sylvania's at almost any local store.
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Re: stock compare to silverstar
Originally Posted by bdballer69
On the side note, the feet (connecter) of the silverstar bulb is different than the stock one.
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I had silverstars and threw them away. They seem dimmer than the factory bulbs. I bought gp thunder 8500k high wattage bulbs and these bulbs are great. I paid 16.99 per set and these are the closest bulbs I have found to HID. They a 100% legal and dot approved. These bulbs will not harm your factory harness either. They have a ion coating that helps prolong the life of the bulb even if you touch the glass before installing it. Definately work the money! www.globalpremier.com has these.
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^^^ I bought those, but in the end, I opted for normal wattage as I was not going to buy new harnesses...sorry, I know you told me yours were fine, but I chickened out!
They are nice bulbs though, but standards are not as bright as stock, or IMO, the Silverstars.
So, I have three sets of bulbs which means I keep spares in my trunk
Scott
They are nice bulbs though, but standards are not as bright as stock, or IMO, the Silverstars.
So, I have three sets of bulbs which means I keep spares in my trunk
Scott
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There are two versions of the 9006 and 9005 bulbs. One says ST at the end and the other says XS.
From the Sylvania sight:
9006XS SilverStar Headlight
High Performance Halogen Headlight - Single filament for low beam -
XS = Straight Base, same performance as the 9006ST - part number: 9006XS ST
9006ST SilverStar Headlight
High Performance Halogen Headlight - Single filament for low beam - part number: 9006ST (angled base)
From the Sylvania sight:
9006XS SilverStar HeadlightHigh Performance Halogen Headlight - Single filament for low beam -
XS = Straight Base, same performance as the 9006ST - part number: 9006XS ST
9006ST SilverStar HeadlightHigh Performance Halogen Headlight - Single filament for low beam - part number: 9006ST (angled base)
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Originally Posted by slboettcher
^^^ I bought those, but in the end, I opted for normal wattage as I was not going to buy new harnesses...sorry, I know you told me yours were fine, but I chickened out!
They are nice bulbs though, but standards are not as bright as stock, or IMO, the Silverstars.
So, I have three sets of bulbs which means I keep spares in my trunk
Scott
They are nice bulbs though, but standards are not as bright as stock, or IMO, the Silverstars.
So, I have three sets of bulbs which means I keep spares in my trunk
Scott
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The problem I have with "don't worry, it won't fry your harness" is that I've emailed every one of these sellers that say this and ask "will you replace my harness if it does fry it" and NOBODY ever replies!
If someone says it, it means squat (not talking about you) unless they back it up.
I might try it down the road - I just don't want to be ordering and installing a new harness on my new car!
Scott
If someone says it, it means squat (not talking about you) unless they back it up.
I might try it down the road - I just don't want to be ordering and installing a new harness on my new car!
Scott
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