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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Hey guys i have a 94 GS300 and was wondering whats the best solution and best looking lights for my car until i get the money for the HID kits thanks in advance!
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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Hey guys i have a 94 GS300 and was wondering whats the best solution and best looking lights for my car until i get the money for the HID kits thanks in advance!
Svlynnia silverstar, 29.00 a pair from auto zone
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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Get some hyper whites, it will give you an Hid look
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 04:12 AM
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^ Hi sorry not trying to be too demanding or anything but can you elaborate on what hyperwhites are?
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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lol Sorry, they are the blue bulbs you usually see on ebay, try to get Piaa's if you can. Its a little pricey but hey, you get what you pay for

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PIAA-...spagenameZWDVW
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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Polish up your lenses as much as possible to restore the clarity and pop in the Silverstars. Those colored bulbs are for looks and not for function ,they cut your output which means you end up buying hi-wattage bulbs to compensate for output then you eventually fry your harness . Silverstars are 55 watt bulbs same as oem which makes them safe for your electrical system and theyre a good alternative to hids. I too have a 94 gs and Ive had colored bulbs, silverstars, hidkits. and now I have a TSX retrofit that Ive done myself in Jan and Im completely happy but you gotta crawl before you can walk so do what fits your budget .
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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if it's going to be a while before you go HIDs, i recommend trying to get a hand on some of these
http://www.nam.lighting.philips.com/...nightguide.php

if i didn't have HIDs, these are what i'd be using.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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Are these links to these bulbs being shown to me compatible with my stock harnesses? It reads that they are HID bulbs and im afraid of messing up anything.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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Stick with Sylvannia Silverstars....its the same wattage.

Most hyperwhites are high wattage bulbs....which will melt your wires/harness....stay away.

Pete
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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I agree I replaced my highs, lows and fogs with SilverStars about eight months ago and I love 'em. No problems or burnout issues. They have a slight blue/white color, but nothing to drastic. Not to mention, they have excellent light output over the stock halogens. Great inexpensive choice IMO, (all three sets $100) especially if you're waiting like me to get some HIDs
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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Stay stock until you save 200 bucks to get a cheap HID kit..
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by PHML
Stick with Sylvannia Silverstars....its the same wattage.

Most hyperwhites are high wattage bulbs....which will melt your wires/harness....stay away.

Pete
Bingo.

And I tried tons of bright white bulbs and they are really can't compare to true HID. Just save the money and buy a good kit for $300-$400 that will last longer than the car
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by LJGS300
I agree I replaced my highs, lows and fogs with SilverStars about eight months ago and I love 'em. No problems or burnout issues. They have a slight blue/white color, but nothing to drastic. Not to mention, they have excellent light output over the stock halogens. Great inexpensive choice IMO, (all three sets $100) especially if you're waiting like me to get some HIDs
m on month 14 with my set of Silverstars (highs+lows+fogs) and i love them compared to the stock halogens. def. picking up an HID kit in the next few months tho.
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