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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

Hey everybody, I am in need of some new headlights and dont want the usual headlight. I want something a little brighter and clearer. Anybody got any suggestions? Post some picks if you got em!



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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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Re: Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

Sylvania Silverstars. Direct plug in, no mods to ANYTHING needed. And the difference is outstanding!

I had some, switched to H4 bulbs thinking I could do better & went back to the Silverstars.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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+1 for Silverstars. HUGE difference over stock without shelling out the major $$$ to go HID.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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Re: Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

Cool, sounds like silverstars are the ones I need. Can I get these at Autozone or O'reily's?
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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Re: Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

Originally Posted by rallysport383
Cool, sounds like silverstars are the ones I need. Can I get these at Autozone or O'reily's?
yes , i got mine at local advance . cost a little more but well worth the few pennies . good luck .
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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Re: Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

I recently got Silverstars for my fog lights as well.

Even with my high beams on, you can tell the difference between my fog lights on & off.

I got my headlights at Pep Boys & Autozone, and got the H3 bulbs for my fog lights off fleaBay.

Here s a stock standard H3 compared to the Silverstar H3.....
Attached Thumbnails Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?-pc190011-copy.jpg  

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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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Another for Silver Stars.

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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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Re: Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

Oh yeah....I made videos of my lights afterward that night.

But if you ask me, the videos doesn't do them justice, From inside, I feel like I can see more than the video shows & from outside, they don't seem that bright or "blinding".

From inside the car.....
http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o...ilverstars.flv

From outside the car.....
http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o...lverstars2.flv
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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Re: Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

Looks like I will be getting a set of the Silverstars. Of course, anything would be better than my burned out candles. I think they are the original headlights anyway. After I get the headlights, I going to have to get me some of those cool tail lights. Thanks guys, I appreciate the input and pics!
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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Re: Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

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Looks like I will be getting a set of the Silverstars. Of course, anything would be better than my burned out candles. I think they are the original headlights anyway. After I get the headlights, I going to have to get me some of those cool tail lights. Thanks guys, I appreciate the input and pics!
In case you are referring to my STS taillights link in my sig above (like my avatar)....I only have 5 STS units left.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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Re: Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

H4 conversion with a nondiffused front lense and these Osram bulbs

http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=1404
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Re: Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

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H4 conversion with a nondiffused front lense and these Osram bulbs

http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=1404
That's what I had.....Maybe not those specific bulbs, but the light output SUCKED!

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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Re: Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

Lol I just got a set of 4 Silverstars tonight, so when I get them in tomorrow I'll give a nice little review of them for you, and pics if I can get the camera working.
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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Re: Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

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That's what I had.....Maybe not those specific bulbs, but the light output SUCKED!
So...that's not what you had.

What bulbs were you using?
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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Re: Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

Originally Posted by iansane
So...that's not what you had.

What bulbs were you using?
Whatever H4s that came with them. I bought them used, so I dunno.

I coulda bought Silverstar H4s, but I didn't know if it was the bulbs or bad housings. But I knew I liked the sealed beam Silverstars, so I just went back to them.
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Re: Need new headlights! suggestions anyone?

WOW, those silverstar halogens are NICE!
the low beams light up whats infront of me very nicely.
and when I click over to my brights the f**king things light up my street as if it was day. I'm amazed really...
although it is a little exaggerated they are still a very great quality headlight, and hell they pop right in too.
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