SilverStars

**White95Max** · 11-23-2005, 09:21 AM

My owner`s manual gave me some number I`d never seen before, so I looked it up by going to Advanceautoparts.com and clicking on shop online. Then I proceeded to pick my make/model/engine, and found my headlight. It told me that it was a 9003ST. There`s a number I can understand.

**JaCkaL829** · 11-23-2005, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Scottwax

Define cheap.

I had them up for $160(shipped) for a kit that cost me $400 new. I`m now looking to get rid of them so i`m taking best offers. I guess around $120ish would hit the spot. The only way you can get a kit that cheap is if its "hot".

If you don`t have your owner`s manual for your headlight bulb size you can just go here...

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...de/default.htm

**Spilchy** · 11-23-2005, 12:18 PM

Thanks John and Paul! I take a 9003ST for the Sylvania Headlamp: Capsule; Silverstar

**accordmaniac** · 11-24-2005, 06:06 AM

I heard somewhere that the Silverstars were just tinted Sylvannia Xtravisions. Can anyone confirm? Because if so, the Xtravisions seems like a better deal.

**imported_topnotch** · 11-24-2005, 07:58 AM

Had them on my Jetta, these bulbs are worth the upgrade. As stated better beam pattern and color is white but won`t hurt vision in the rain like many aftermarket bulbs :up

**JasonD** · 11-24-2005, 08:01 AM

Sorry I`m so late adding to this conversation, but Silverstars are by absolute fav. I put them in everything I own, and I have yet to be disappointed.

**DCT** · 11-24-2005, 08:12 AM

Are you guys having any reliability problems with the Sylvania Silverstars? I only got about a 9 months out of my first set. The Xtravisions in my other vehicle have outlasted them by a considerable amount. (but not quite as bright)

**Scottwax** · 11-24-2005, 08:19 AM

I`ve never had a SilverStar burn out and my Osram SilverStars are about a year old now.

**Corey Bit Spank** · 11-24-2005, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Scottwax

I did the same with my Accord, huge improvement. Pretty easy to do too.

If you have H3 or H7, though the Osram Silverstars are better, they even have a sharp cutoff line when the light hits a wall, just like HIDs. Not as bright but the beam is nearly as wide and long.

Tell me tell me.

**Spilchy** · 11-24-2005, 10:02 AM

How long do these last for? I have the original lamps on my 10 year old Civic and they work fine although I`d like to see these in action on my car.

**DCT** · 11-24-2005, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Scottwax

I`ve never had a SilverStar burn out and my Osram SilverStars are about a year old now.

I use my lights everyday for about a 1/2 hour to an hour a day for 5 to 6 days a week, depending on the time of year... maybe that has something to do with it? :think:

**JasonD** · 11-24-2005, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Spilchy

How long do these last for? I have the original lamps on my 10 year old Civic and they work fine although I`d like to see these in action on my car.

Originally Posted by White_F150

Are you guys having any reliability problems with the Sylvania Silverstars? I only got about a 9 months out of my first set. The Xtravisions in my other vehicle have outlasted them by a considerable amount. (but not quite as bright)

I`ve had them in my Expedition for a little over a year now with no problems whatsoever. Now, for some reason, I went through two sets of foglamps in my Explorer, but I think I had a moisture issue with that one because when I replaced the actual foglamp housings, I never had the problem again. I don`t have a package in front of me, but I`m sure there`s some kind of warranty if they fail prematurely.

**DCT** · 11-24-2005, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by JDookie

I don`t have a package in front of me, but I`m sure there`s some kind of warranty if they fail prematurely.

Well, I guess I got close to the life expectancy. Here is a FAQ from their website:

2. What is the life expectancy of SilverStar?

The life expectancy of a SilverStar halogen light source is dependent on the driverÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s use of the lights, which vary by season, time of day and number of miles driven. We estimate the SilverStar halogen lights to have a life span of up to one year under average driving conditions.

They recommend that you replace the lights every fall? :think:

**Wasatch** · 11-24-2005, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by White_F150

Well, I guess I got close to the life expectancy. Here is a FAQ from their website:

2. What is the life expectancy of SilverStar?

The life expectancy of a SilverStar halogen light source is dependent on the driverÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s use of the lights, which vary by season, time of day and number of miles driven. We estimate the SilverStar halogen lights to have a life span of up to one year under average driving conditions.

They recommend that you replace the lights every fall? :think:

Not to happy about that, basically $50 a year. Will see how long mine last.

**JasonD** · 11-24-2005, 04:11 PM

It`s just like any light bulb. Sometimes they last a long time and sometimes they don`t. Luck of the draw I guess. All I know is that I`ve had mine a year and they are still working like new. Keep in mind too, it`s not like all your bulbs will go out all at once the same time every year. You may have one fail after a year, and another after 2 years. Who knows.