Sylvania Silverstars

EJM89 · 02-28-2009, 09:50 PM

Since I don't have projectors and I dont want horrible glare for other drivers, I am going to go with Sylvania Silverstars. I just want to know what kind I should get if there is a differnce, I know I have to get 9007, also I don't want the standard yellow for the foglights, just wonderin if any of you guys here know if Silverstars are made for foglights, and if there is what size and what not. thanks.

cardude007617 · 02-28-2009, 10:12 PM

they make silverstar and silverstar ultras for our headlights (9007)
but only silverstars for our fogs (880). i went with the next wattage (an 885) bulb and saw more gains than buying expensive silverstar fogs.

also, i would not reccomend silverstars anymore... iv had too many burn out over the last year and they are too expensive to replace all the time. they do look very nice though ill say that much

EJM89 · 02-28-2009, 10:16 PM

ahh damnit, I'm sick of my yellow lights I have.... alright I guess I'll wait then

cardude007617 · 02-28-2009, 10:18 PM

yeah i know the feeling. i say watch ebay/amazon for a decent price and get up. just dont pay full retail at like autozone ($50 IIRC)

EJM89 · 02-28-2009, 10:19 PM

Yeah they're only 40 here.. but I still kind of steep IMO

EJM89 · 02-28-2009, 10:23 PM

Okay, how are the PIAA lights off PFYC, are they better than Silverstars?

AznGA · 02-28-2009, 10:40 PM

I never had good luck with Silverstar Fog bulbs. They all burned out on me after 2 weeks. I have had both Silverstar and PIAA headlight bulbs. PIAA's are more $$, but they last way longer especially if you are running DRL's. If you are going with PIAA, make sure you get the Xtreme White one. I ordered a pair of PIAA's from PFYC a long time ago and somehow I didn't recieve that specific one.

cardude007617 · 02-28-2009, 10:49 PM

are PIAAs that great? iv just always thought of them to be the overpriced "you might as well just go HID" brand...

EJM89 · 02-28-2009, 10:54 PM

Yeah, thats was i was thinking, I could spend a few extra $$ and get HIDs but I know the glare is horrible if you dont have preojectors.

PhantomLover007 · 02-28-2009, 10:54 PM

Has anyone had issues w/ the brightness of the Silverstar Ultras? I had the regular Silverstars on before I got the Ultras and they seemed brighter. IDK. Maybe it's the black reflector of my headlights cutting out some of the extra white light.

AznGA · 02-28-2009, 11:05 PM

PIAA's are great for people like me who just like to plug and play. As I said, they are more expensive than Silverstars, but they last longer.

cardude007617 · 02-28-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EJM89

Yeah, thats was i was thinking, I could spend a few extra $$ and get HIDs but I know the glare is horrible if you dont have preojectors.

idk some say its awful, some say it isnt. and with the price of piaa's, hids might even be less heh

EJM89 · 02-28-2009, 11:21 PM

I dont think they're too bad on glare, Theres a Grand am with 10000k in headlights and fogs, and his glare isnt bad at all looks damn near stock, yet some other Grand Prix have a glare from hell. So I might take a chance with HIDs not 10000k tho

cardude007617 · 02-28-2009, 11:28 PM

i think i might too.... idk though. im not planning on keeping my car too much longer

Bryan · 03-01-2009, 07:16 AM

I haven't had any problems with my 9007 Silverstars over the past year, however I've been through three 880 bulbs. I'm not looking for an alternative fog.

PM'd you btw Eric

stillriza · 03-01-2009, 07:48 AM

For the price of the SS's they are not that great. After mine burned out within the year I just went back to the $10 specials at canadian tire. Only pick them up if they go on sale..not worth the full price at all. I still have to try the 885 bulb in my fogs.

Sean · 03-01-2009, 08:56 AM

I recently installed 6000K HIDs and the glare isnt bad at all

Some pics.. Anyone Interested in Switchback LEDs?

For the fogs, check out the Angel Eyes over on PFYC. Ive had em for about a year and the're great. Take an H3 bulb and they havnt burned out. The're pretty white for a halogen, but if you want somthing whiter you could always throw in some HIDs

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhantomLover007

Has anyone had issues w/ the brightness of the Silverstar Ultras? I had the regular Silverstars on before I got the Ultras and they seemed brighter. IDK. Maybe it's the black reflector of my headlights cutting out some of the extra white light.

I did hav brightness problems with the black headlights... heres a comparison shot (SilverStar Ultras on Left, 6000Ks on Right)

cardude007617 · 03-01-2009, 01:00 PM

can you still see your turn signals with your hids on? looking at the pictures the HIDs seem to light up the entire headlight...

Sean · 03-01-2009, 01:34 PM

yea, you definitely can.. the camera doesn't do justice. There're really bright

Black Knight · 03-01-2009, 11:57 PM

Silverstar headlight bulbs are way worth the money. Silverstar fogs are worthless, they burn out easy. If youre going to Autozone, go to all of their lighting, the cheapo LED and add on crap and they have fog light bulbs there for $20 and they are a hyper white, and are brighter than silverstar fogs, and last so much longer. I havent had a fog go out yet, they last soo much longer and are half the price.

02-28-2009, 09:50 PM	#1
EJM89 GAGT - Member AKA: Eric Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lapeer Michigan/ Blairsville PA Age: 20 Posts: 144 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	Sylvania Silverstars Since I don't have projectors and I dont want horrible glare for other drivers, I am going to go with Sylvania Silverstars. I just want to know what kind I should get if there is a differnce, I know I have to get 9007, also I don't want the standard yellow for the foglights, just wonderin if any of you guys here know if Silverstars are made for foglights, and if there is what size and what not. thanks.

02-28-2009, 10:12 PM	#2
cardude007617 wheres my snow?? AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 20 Posts: 4,627 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	they make silverstar and silverstar ultras for our headlights (9007) but only silverstars for our fogs (880). i went with the next wattage (an 885) bulb and saw more gains than buying expensive silverstar fogs. also, i would not reccomend silverstars anymore... iv had too many burn out over the last year and they are too expensive to replace all the time. they do look very nice though ill say that much __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: SRS 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, spt short shifter, stereo, Cobb Accessport flashed to stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.*

02-28-2009, 10:18 PM	#4
cardude007617 wheres my snow?? AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 20 Posts: 4,627 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	yeah i know the feeling. i say watch ebay/amazon for a decent price and get up. just dont pay full retail at like autozone ($50 IIRC) __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: SRS 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, spt short shifter, stereo, Cobb Accessport flashed to stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.*

02-28-2009, 10:49 PM	#8
cardude007617 wheres my snow?? AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 20 Posts: 4,627 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	are PIAAs that great? iv just always thought of them to be the overpriced "you might as well just go HID" brand... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: SRS 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, spt short shifter, stereo, Cobb Accessport flashed to stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.*

02-28-2009, 10:54 PM	#10
PhantomLover007 Spook ridin' AKA: Matt Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ft. Stewart, GA. (COB Speicher, Iraq) Age: 38 Posts: 5,951 Vehicle: '02 GA SC/T'ed sedan	Has anyone had issues w/ the brightness of the Silverstar Ultras? I had the regular Silverstars on before I got the Ultras and they seemed brighter. IDK. Maybe it's the black reflector of my headlights cutting out some of the extra white light. __________________ My ride: GA's ONLY SC/T'ed Grand Am according to CarDomain CarDomain group.. Georgia GA's All Calvin & Hobbes: You stupid tiger! OUT SAVING THE WORLD ONE INSURGENT AT A TIME

02-28-2009, 10:16 PM	#3
EJM89 GAGT - Member AKA: Eric Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lapeer Michigan/ Blairsville PA Age: 20 Posts: 144 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	ahh damnit, I'm sick of my yellow lights I have.... alright I guess I'll wait then

02-28-2009, 10:19 PM	#5
EJM89 GAGT - Member AKA: Eric Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lapeer Michigan/ Blairsville PA Age: 20 Posts: 144 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	Yeah they're only 40 here.. but I still kind of steep IMO

02-28-2009, 10:23 PM	#6
EJM89 GAGT - Member AKA: Eric Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lapeer Michigan/ Blairsville PA Age: 20 Posts: 144 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	Okay, how are the PIAA lights off PFYC, are they better than Silverstars?

02-28-2009, 10:40 PM	#7
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,441 Vehicle: GAGT	I never had good luck with Silverstar Fog bulbs. They all burned out on me after 2 weeks. I have had both Silverstar and PIAA headlight bulbs. PIAA's are more $$, but they last way longer especially if you are running DRL's. If you are going with PIAA, make sure you get the Xtreme White one. I ordered a pair of PIAA's from PFYC a long time ago and somehow I didn't recieve that specific one.

02-28-2009, 11:05 PM	#11
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,441 Vehicle: GAGT	PIAA's are great for people like me who just like to plug and play. As I said, they are more expensive than Silverstars, but they last longer.

02-28-2009, 11:21 PM	#13
EJM89 GAGT - Member AKA: Eric Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lapeer Michigan/ Blairsville PA Age: 20 Posts: 144 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	I dont think they're too bad on glare, Theres a Grand am with 10000k in headlights and fogs, and his glare isnt bad at all looks damn near stock, yet some other Grand Prix have a glare from hell. So I might take a chance with HIDs not 10000k tho

02-28-2009, 11:28 PM	#14
cardude007617 wheres my snow?? AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 20 Posts: 4,627 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	i think i might too.... idk though. im not planning on keeping my car too much longer __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: SRS 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, spt short shifter, stereo, Cobb Accessport flashed to stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.*

03-01-2009, 07:16 AM	#15
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 20 Posts: 4,024 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	I haven't had any problems with my 9007 Silverstars over the past year, however I've been through three 880 bulbs. I'm not looking for an alternative fog. PM'd you btw Eric __________________ CarDomain (Updated 10/9)

03-01-2009, 07:48 AM	#16
stillriza does not compute AKA: Reds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ajax, Ontario Age: 26 Posts: 1,814 Vehicle: 00110110101	For the price of the SS's they are not that great. After mine burned out within the year I just went back to the $10 specials at canadian tire. Only pick them up if they go on sale..not worth the full price at all. I still have to try the 885 bulb in my fogs. __________________ Why geeks like computers: unzip, strip, touch, finger, grep, mount, fsck, more, yes,fsck,fsck,fsck,umount, sleep. "If the Start Windows Restart when Windows starts check box is checked Windows Restart will start automatically every time Windows is started. - Actual excerpt from a windows program help file" http://strangethingsinajax.blogspot.com http://TheSourceSports.blogspot.com

03-01-2009, 01:00 PM	#18
cardude007617 wheres my snow?? AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 20 Posts: 4,627 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	can you still see your turn signals with your hids on? looking at the pictures the HIDs seem to light up the entire headlight... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: SRS 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, spt short shifter, stereo, Cobb Accessport flashed to stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.*

03-01-2009, 01:34 PM	#19
Sean GAGT - Member AKA: Sean Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MA Age: 18 Posts: 214 Vehicle: 2000 GA GT-1 Coupe	yea, you definitely can.. the camera doesn't do justice. There're really bright __________________ Cardomain

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