Well I found when I did my retrofit (highbeam bulbs in lowbeam sockets) the bulbs would burn out every 6 months or so. After replacing them twice I just went with normal lowbeam bulbs and they seemed to hold up quite well.

 

how do I delete my post?

 

just had one of mine burn out last night... lasted 9 months, and i dont use them during the day at all. my wifes 05 cobalt has like 50k miles on it, and we havent had to change a bulb yet. regardless, i wont be purchasing silverstars again, thats for sure. it was a good thing i kept the stockers. and why is it such a PITA to change the bulbs on this car? the passenger side has that tiny black box that i swear was put there just to get in the way of changing the bulb. any more money i spend on headlights will be for a projector setup if its ever released.

 

Night shot, bulbs still going strong...

 

I'm curious, what are you people's thought on Silverstar Ultra vs HIDs?
Here's a pic on our HID 6000K kit.

 

Just installed them last night. Noticed a better, whiter, color. But i havn't noticed much of a difference in brightness. But that was only a few minute drive. Defiantly like them though

 

Sounds like there are limits a halogen bulb can do. Btw, how much did you pay for your Sliverstar Ultra?

 

$50 for a dual pack of ultras

 

i just got them for $40 for the dual pack at kragen

 

wow, $40~50. What if I tell you upgrade to HID is only like $20 more. Would you consider?