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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 04:37 AM
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Headlight replacement

Im thinking of changing out my headlights to get them brighter. these are the ones i was thinking of:

1992 camaro headlights

Are these all the supplies i would need? or do i need to buy a regulator of some sort? Or is the whole kit just plug-and-play?
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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Re: Headlight replacement

You could use that setup just as is but it may cause your headlight switch to overheat. I would suggest doing the headlight upgrade :https://www.thirdgen.org/headlightupgrade

I did what halogen bulbs and the upgrade. It made one hell of a difference. I have other people asking me to do it to their vehicles now. It's simple, fast, and works. Hope that helps.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Re: Headlight replacement

or.. if you don't wanna hack the wiring, a set of Silverstars will work. I upgraded the headlights in my Z28 to them and it's worth the $$$ imo.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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Re: Headlight replacement

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or.. if you don't wanna hack the wiring, a set of Silverstars will work. I upgraded the headlights in my Z28 to them and it's worth the $$$ imo.


Unless you have the coin to go with a true HID system (at around $1,000) go with the silverstars.

If you WANT to go HID
http://www.kbcarstuff.com/4656-6-x4-...-p/xd-4656.htm
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Re: Headlight replacement

Originally Posted by HotRodLarry
or.. if you don't wanna hack the wiring, a set of Silverstars will work. I upgraded the headlights in my Z28 to them and it's worth the $$$ imo.

with the headlight upgrade article linked, what hacking is there????? it plugs in to the factory connectors. no cutting of the factory harness required. i use it and silverstars and love the results.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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Re: Headlight replacement

What about fog loghts anyone? My car has the factory fogs, do they make an Hid upgrade for these? Like a conversion kit or anything? What about just bulbs? Thank you.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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Re: Headlight replacement

So using this setup what would be one way to ensure that the headlight switch wont burn up?
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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Re: Headlight replacement

Has anyone tried these lights? Curious as to the quality....
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 01:26 AM
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Re: Headlight replacement

Those style lights are JUNK JUNK JUNK! Did I mention they are junk?

Don't waste your $. You want simple drop-in? Get the Sylvania Silverstars. Wanna spend a lot more $? Get a true projector HID kit. Lots of money but the output is incredible & worthy it if you can afford it.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Re: Headlight replacement

So the silverstars come in different wattages. which are for high beam and which are for low beam?
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Re: Headlight replacement

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So the silverstars come in different wattages. which are for high beam and which are for low beam?
http://www.sylvania.com/en-us/applic...s/lrgmain.aspx
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Re: Headlight replacement

Just so I'm clear, are the Sylvania Silverstars drop-in replacements or do you need to install relays to avoid overheating the dashboard switch because they draw more power than the standard lights?
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Re: Headlight replacement

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Just so I'm clear, are the Sylvania Silverstars drop-in replacements or do you need to install relays to avoid overheating the dashboard switch because they draw more power than the standard lights?
Drop-in replacements. No mods needed.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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Re: Headlight replacement

I recommend the Silverstar's. You can pick them up for around 20 a lens at any autozone or o' reilly's and theres no modification necessary. They're a fair price, easy to install and a nice white color light.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Re: Headlight replacement

i been running a set just like that in my 91 since 07 and the only mod was rearrange the wires at the plug and trim the head lights cup and did the same to my 87 3 years ago big differences like 90 better and no issues or any other mods
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 11:20 PM
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Re: Headlight replacement

I finally got my set of lights, from neondaniels. And I love them. Everything works great and they look amazing.
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