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Anyone try Sylvania Silverstar bulbs?

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Old September-28th-2003 | 09:15 AM
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Anyone try Sylvania Silverstar bulbs?

If so, are they any good? Any pics?
If you are wondering what I am talking about, here is a link.
http://www.sylvania.com/auto/silverstar.htm


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Old September-28th-2003 | 10:11 AM
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I have them in another car, not in the P5 though. They seem to work better than the standard halogens.

I'm not sure what car you have, I have a P5 and unless it has changed they only make SilverStars for the high beam, not the low beam.

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Old September-28th-2003 | 11:36 AM
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Originally posted by a223818
I have them in another car, not in the P5 though. They seem to work better than the standard halogens.

I'm not sure what car you have, I have a P5 and unless it has changed they only make SilverStars for the high beam, not the low beam.

HTH
Yeah, I have a P5. I wanted them for low beams. Will check this out. Anyone here know if they come for low's now?

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Old September-28th-2003 | 12:47 PM
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Go here: http://www.powerbulbs.com

They sell Osram Silverstars (same as Sylvannia) for our low beams. I haven't bought from them yet but other people on this board have. It'll be about $60 Cdn for them.
Old September-28th-2003 | 02:13 PM
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From the website:

http://www.sylvania.com/bin/carApp/c...tege5&x=18&y=5

Part number = H7
Upgrade Part Number = H7ST
"Silverstar High Performance Halogen Upgrade - Whitest, Brightest, 100% Street Legal"


So yes, they make H7's now, its been awhile, but they are here.

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Old September-28th-2003 | 04:39 PM
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i see ca nadian tire now carries them. gonna pick a set next week
Old September-28th-2003 | 05:44 PM
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Originally posted by mxzoom
i see ca nadian tire now carries them. gonna pick a set next week
Please post pics/comments once you have them installed.

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Old September-29th-2003 | 03:04 AM
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though i've got a pair of H4s in a '95 protege, they are still your best bet when it comes to whitest and brightest halogen bulbs. most other brands like PIAA or Eurolite are much bluer which causes it to look whiter, but actually do not produce nearly the same lumens as the silverstars. many people i've talked to said their PIAAs actually reduced visibility on the road.
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Old September-29th-2003 | 07:35 AM
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I have them on my ES protege and they work great!
Old September-29th-2003 | 02:57 PM
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I have them in my car and love them! highly recomended.
Old October-1st-2003 | 03:32 AM
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just installed h7,s on my p5 WOW! . what a differrnce got get the 9005,s now for the high beams.
Old October-1st-2003 | 09:37 PM
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Originally posted by mxzoom
just installed h7,s on my p5 WOW! . what a differrnce got get the 9005,s now for the high beams.
where did you get them at? and how much?
Old October-2nd-2003 | 02:37 AM
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I have them on my sedan.
They are at least as bright as stock, but are less yellow (ie more white), but they aren't superwhite.

We (mpsport.net club) are having a meet this Friday to compare our proteges (p5s and sedans are coming out) to compare our bulbs.

I'll post some pics afterwards
Old October-2nd-2003 | 07:13 PM
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got mine at canadian tire $28.99 ea. FOR THE H7.
Old October-2nd-2003 | 11:07 PM
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Can someone please post pics please??



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