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 Sylvania SilverStar headlights
#696481
02/14/06 06:23 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
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Has anyone run these lights? wondering if they actually perform like they say or if it's all hype and BS. My other option would be a Xtravision from sylvania like I currently have. I'm wonderinf if all they do is coat the Xtravisions to filter out the yellow light.
94runner: Dana 44 SAS, 35's, Lockers, gears, winch, rock rails, bumpers, 3"BL, drivetrain lift, Budbuilt cross member, centerforce clutch and MORE! ***FOR SALE*** $8,500 -1985 Supra (STOCK!) FOR SALE $4,000 www.celicasupra.com
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Re: Sylvania SilverStar headlights
[Re: J94_4runner]
#696483
02/14/06 03:06 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 574
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I've been running them for a while now, they're pretty bright, much better than standard lights. I'm not going back the next time I replace my lights because I have to replace them on a pretty regular basis. I've bought five of them since summer of '03, too bad because I really like the light.
Last edited by Kona; 02/14/06 03:07 PM.
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Re: Sylvania SilverStar headlights
[Re: J94_4runner]
#696484
02/14/06 03:52 PM
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Anonymous
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Again, same as Roger. I have his upgraded wiring harness adn the Hella Vision Plus headlights, and they are as bright if not brighter than the lights on my wife's 2002 Ford Explorer. I have not had any issues in almost 2 years and am very happy, especially with the high beams off road. I still have the bulbs that came with the Hella's also....
The upgraded wiring harness makes a world of difference and installs in 30 minutes while drinking beer and watching TV....
Thanks,
James
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Re: Sylvania SilverStar headlights
#696485
02/14/06 05:12 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,661
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well i'll forget the Silverstars... I've heard to many people having them burn out faster. and for that price... i want some reliability. I've had Xtravisions since I bought my 4runner about 2.5yrs ago and they're only now getting dim i think... I guess I'll do the harness upgrade 1st. but almost 3yrs on a set of lights is probly good enough... I should just pick up a set for the sake of it soon. thanks guys.
94runner: Dana 44 SAS, 35's, Lockers, gears, winch, rock rails, bumpers, 3"BL, drivetrain lift, Budbuilt cross member, centerforce clutch and MORE! ***FOR SALE*** $8,500 -1985 Supra (STOCK!) FOR SALE $4,000 www.celicasupra.com
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Re: Sylvania SilverStar headlights
#696486
02/14/06 05:35 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,153
Web Wheeler
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Again, same as Roger. I have his upgraded wiring harness adn the Hella Vision Plus headlights, and they are as bright if not brighter than the lights on my wife's 2002 Ford Explorer. I have not had any issues in almost 2 years and am very happy, especially with the high beams off road. I still have the bulbs that came with the Hella's also....
The upgraded wiring harness makes a world of difference and installs in 30 minutes while drinking beer and watching TV....
Thanks,
James Those Hella bulbs seem to last forever. I think I bought the Hella VisionPlus lamps I now have on my 4Runner about 10-15 years ago (they have been on 3 different vehicles over that time). At the time, I picked up a spare bulb and I still have that spare, never used it. The original bulbs were still going strong when I put in the 55/100s about 3 years ago. Nice thing with the H4s is you can swap bulbs and it is easy to carry a spare if you need it.
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Re: Sylvania SilverStar headlights
[Re: 4Crawler]
#696487
02/14/06 06:01 PM
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Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 232
Wheeler
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i've only had my silverstars for about a month or so and they work really good for me. on the freeway they light up two lanes on either side of my truck. i couldnt even see my old lights touch the ground. i wish i would have learned that these lights have an issue with burning out because they are a little spendy if they burn out as often as some of you have experienced
87' ext cab toy
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Re: Sylvania SilverStar headlights
[Re: lethe]
#696488
02/14/06 08:31 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 344
Mudrunner
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I've had the Silverstars on our tow rig, with an upgraded wiring harness, for a year or so without issues. As with any bulb, it's important not to touch the bulb itself during installation.
Mark
''Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.'' - Plato http://www.scaldeddog.com
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Re: Sylvania SilverStar headlights
[Re: lethe]
#696489
02/14/06 10:16 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 301
Mudrunner
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I too just got the SS's because they don't offer the Cool Blue's anymore! They were $25.99 a piece and I like the light they throw however if they crap out I will upgrade via 4Crawler's tech write up!
John
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Re: Sylvania SilverStar headlights
[Re: LUV24BY]
#696490
02/14/06 10:35 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
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i think thats the way to go. i melted a connector on my 89 Vette using 100W bulbs. I think the upgraded harness and some like 55W low beams and 80 or 100W Hi beams is the ticket.
94runner: Dana 44 SAS, 35's, Lockers, gears, winch, rock rails, bumpers, 3"BL, drivetrain lift, Budbuilt cross member, centerforce clutch and MORE! ***FOR SALE*** $8,500 -1985 Supra (STOCK!) FOR SALE $4,000 www.celicasupra.com
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