What kind of headlight bulbs do you own?

[SoBeLover]

GE Super Blues, which will be installed after the weather clears

I found an interesting article about these dating back to 1999

The cool look of icy blue headlight beams is no longer reserved for the automobile jet set, ever since mock imitation high intensity discharge (HID) head lights have found their way to mass. The new bulbs, known as blue halogen replacement bulbs, were previously available only through mail order.

Sylvania's Cool Blue version debuted last fall. The bulbs retail for $24.99 a pair and give off a super white light with a bluish tint that makes the road appear brighter and gives an upscale look to the car.

Phillips Lighting puts out a similiar bulb called Blue Vision, while GE Lighting just last month launched its Version called Super Blue, which sells for $13 to $15 per bulb.

http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m3092/9_38/54624752/p1/article.jhtml

My brother installed these in his X when one of his bulbs blew out. Let me tell you, these are pretty bright lights. And the advantage they have over HID is that they are 100% street legal.

The price of these must have come down since 1999, because I paid $20 for a set of 2 at Wal-Mart

 

[noblebc]

Originally posted by SQExplorer
I was just wanting some really good lights Bill..

I just didn't want the lower class of sylvana's.

But by the looks of it, the the SilverStars seem to be a group favorite..

I am thrown off by the comment lower class. Sylvania is the market leader in headlights. I think the number is something like 80% of the market that they have in Oem lights (cars coming off the lot). Not bad if you ask me. If the car manyfacturers trust them, I surely will too since the car manufacturers have to deal with warranty on everything. Since they have high quality there why would they make anything less for the consumer.

 

[Nicaraguense]

Sylvania

Silver Stars. $20 ea. and worth the money.

 

[Rob Slade]

FET Catz 4300K Rising White H4 kit!

 

[MrMatt]

Silverstars here, paid about $30 for the set, just have to get some matching fog light bulbs now.

 

[hhomer59]

Real tomato ketchup eddie, Nothing but the best clark.

Silverstars all the way.

nothing better unless u drop $500 on HID.

my 2001 looks sweet.


homerj

 

[Dolphan]

Pep Boys coupon 1 pair for $11 Syllvania Silverstars good thru Dec. 27TH, I went to the store and they didn't have any, the manager said they only carry them in their hub stores - 25 miles away from here. He said they don't sell well - surprised me, especially since they are advertised on the electronic headlamp locater in the headlight section.

 

[Canada Explorer]

Silver Stars are sweeeeeeeet
I like em alot.

 

[wired_af]

I think I have some sort of cheap-o GE bulbs the previous owner put in.....all I know is they produce a rreeaally white and bright light.

 

[mountainbiker]

I could never see with my old yellowish OEM bulbs; however, I switched out to the Sylvania SilverStars and now on-coming traffic are always flashing me (thinking my brights are on). In fact, my wife thought I had my baby PIAA 510 driving lights on. These new SSs are also a white (vice yellow) light. I have now ordered a set of 893s for my OEM fog lights.

 

[aldive]

I like SilverStars along with the HD harness.

 

[alphabets13]

Originally posted by mountainbiker
I could never see with my old yellowish OEM bulbs; however, I switched out to the Sylvania SilverStars and now on-coming traffic are always flashing me (thinking my brights are on). In fact, my wife thought I had my baby PIAA 510 driving lights on. These new SSs are also a white (vice yellow) light. I have now ordered a set of 893s for my OEM fog lights.

same here. i get flashed alot b/c they think my highs are on. so i flash them back and show them what they are missing. i love it

 

[aldive]

Maybe its the air of your lights; I get no flashing with my SilverStars.

 

[sncwfo99]

Love my SilverStars. I noticed a huge difference between the SS and the OEM bulbs. I can actually see on all of these dark, twisty country roads now. before it was a dim yellow light, now I have a nice bright white light with a little bit of a blue tint.

 

[SQExplorer]

I went ahead and bought Sylania Cool Blues, just to give them a try. and holy cow! They're really bright!

Sooner or later I will upgrade to SS, but I am certianly impressed with my 14.95 investment!

 

[MikeTEC]

On first generation Explorers, will SilverStars work with OE wiring?

 

[huskyfan23]

On first generation Explorers, will SilverStars work with OE wiring?

Yes

I run Philips 4100k D2S

 

[bmxking5]

I just bought some APC Ultra White bulbs for my 93 that are on the way. I will just have to wait and see how much better they are.

EDIT: They work much better than the other bulbs w/ stock(dull) headlights.

 

[03ExplorerSPT]

I installed some Sylvania Silverstars this last week. I think they are a huge improvment over the stock bulbs. I absolutely love them. I looked at the headlights from the exterior while I was out driving and it almost appears as if I have HIDs. They are great bulbs.

 

[sonik]

Today wasnt really a good day to give a good opinion on the SilverStar fogs because it was raining and these whiter bulbs seem to not give out as much light when the ground is wet.

I love this comment.