96 ES300 - Sylvania 9005/9006
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96 ES300 - Sylvania 9005/9006
Looking for thoughts on these Sylvania 9005/9006 to replace the factory bulbs on a 96 ES300. Don't want HID, but am looking for the brightest/best pricing on replacements. I'm up for any suggestions, but remember I want to keep original housing(s) in place. Thanx
http://marketplace.meritline.com/sho...ltra_Twin_Pack
Sylvania 9006SU BP TWIN Silverstar Ultra, Twin Pack, $10.65
Sylvania 9005SU BP TWIN Silverstar Ultra, Twin Pack, $27.95
Trying not to sink anymore into this thing after doing all this the past 3-4 months: timing belt ($850 incl. water pump/tensioner/fluids, other belts), flex-pipe with rear cat ($300, good thing knowing someone @ auto parts store
), EGR ($150) & 2 other small electronic gadgets within EGR area for another $200. Going to order black front upper grille tomorrow (thanks eyezack ) and am doing emblems (black) on hood & trunk this week (thanks again Eyezack 
).
So I'm doing some reconnaissance on new light bulbs. Thanks
http://marketplace.meritline.com/sho...ltra_Twin_Pack
Sylvania 9006SU BP TWIN Silverstar Ultra, Twin Pack, $10.65
Sylvania 9005SU BP TWIN Silverstar Ultra, Twin Pack, $27.95
Trying not to sink anymore into this thing after doing all this the past 3-4 months: timing belt ($850 incl. water pump/tensioner/fluids, other belts), flex-pipe with rear cat ($300, good thing knowing someone @ auto parts store
), EGR ($150) & 2 other small electronic gadgets within EGR area for another $200. Going to order black front upper grille tomorrow (thanks eyezack ) and am doing emblems (black) on hood & trunk this week (thanks again Eyezack ). So I'm doing some reconnaissance on new light bulbs. Thanks
Last edited by LW ES300; Aug 18, 2008 at 07:54 AM.
Most aftermarket halogen bulbs aren't going to give you more ouput, especially those silverstars. Those silverstarts have different tint to make the light appear brighter, when in fact the total lumens out the front glass is less than that of OEM bulbs.
If you can wait a it longer, Philips may be releasing their Xtreme version in 9006. They have ~80% more output than OEM bulbs, while still running on the standard 12v/55w. It's the latest in technology and the difference in output is quite staggering.
EDIT: Looks like the 9006 version is already available: http://www.bulbs.com/eSpec.aspx?ID=1...f2=Light+Bulbs
If you can wait a it longer, Philips may be releasing their Xtreme version in 9006. They have ~80% more output than OEM bulbs, while still running on the standard 12v/55w. It's the latest in technology and the difference in output is quite staggering.
EDIT: Looks like the 9006 version is already available: http://www.bulbs.com/eSpec.aspx?ID=1...f2=Light+Bulbs
Last edited by GSteg; Aug 18, 2008 at 01:02 AM.
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[QUOTE EDIT: Looks like the 9006 version is already available: http://www.bulbs.com/eSpec.aspx?ID=1...f2=Light+Bulbs[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the quick answer. Are these the best shot? Cost is wicked cheap and about the same as standard bulb replacements. Thanks again.
Thanks for the quick answer. Are these the best shot? Cost is wicked cheap and about the same as standard bulb replacements. Thanks again.
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Forgot to come back to this thread. I put in Silverstar Ultra's last week and the low beams now kick butt 
Picked em up at Auto Zone for $48/pair. They have a noticeable cut off point in height and are a tremendous improvement over factory. A nice positive cheap, quick fix vs HID's (lw es300 not cheap, but hesitant over something I can't see except for blurbs here on CL...and reliable vendors seem to be sketchy
).
Auto Zone didn't stock the Philips I was looking for (alledgedly $21.99/pair), but who cares for $2-3 more @ AZone they were in 5 minutes later. I guess now I'll see about their lifespan..
Picked em up at Auto Zone for $48/pair. They have a noticeable cut off point in height and are a tremendous improvement over factory. A nice positive cheap, quick fix vs HID's (lw es300 not cheap, but hesitant over something I can't see except for blurbs here on CL...and reliable vendors seem to be sketchy
).Auto Zone didn't stock the Philips I was looking for (alledgedly $21.99/pair), but who cares for $2-3 more @ AZone they were in 5 minutes later. I guess now I'll see about their lifespan..
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