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Old 06-05-05, 12:48 PM
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Default What Headlight Bulbs do YOU have?

im thinking about getting some silverstars for my '95. what sizes do you all use? i THINK im supposed to have 9003-9005-and 9006. i want to replace the highs/lows and the fogs.

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hi ive got silverstars and sure its brighter than the OEM, 9003 for lows,9005 high 9006 fogs,
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ARE YOU POSITIVE THAT ITS 9003 FOR THE LOWS?

im hopelessly confused coz some places(kragn+autozone) say its 9006 for the lows AND the fogs and 9005 for the highs. please get me this info quikcly so i can order them offa ebay before the auction expires.

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thats what i bought and replaced on my 96LS.
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Although all the bulb fitment guides say it is, 9006 is INCORRECT for Lows. The LS manual says H3, and that is correct.

I have this setup:

Low beams: H3 Silverstars. 9003 will also work.

Fogs: 9005 retrofitted to 9006, higher wattage, superior (2X) light output, but reduced life (I have yet to burn mine), no problem with harness or fuses. I use Phillips Super Blue, they are not as white as the silverstars, but actually the slight yellowness helps in true fog conditions, and also saves some $$$ compared to the price of the Silverstar.

High beams: 9005 Phillips Super Blue. Again, save the $$$ on the Silverstar as the highs are rarely used, and when you do use them, you also use the H3 Silverstar automatically.

Don't go with expensive Japanese PIAA, The Silverstars are JUST AS GOOD, I have tried them both.

All bulbs are German made, and top quality. Make sure of that.

I also use 921 bulbs for corners for better light while cornering.

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got my highs and fogs in, waiting on the lows. final price was like $80 for all of them including shipping

What kind of parking light do you use, i made the mistake of listening to autozone, as follows

Me: the bulbs are blue, are you 100% positive that its a super white?
Autozone attd: oh yea, those are the brightest white ever.
Me: Ok, il take it.

and of course, they arent just blue, their a DIM blue, so im currently running around with stock yellow icky headlights-and uber ricey blue parking lamps

help?

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9004 SilverStars, H3s with wire hack.
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Does anyone have any information about the life-span of their Silverstars?

Do they really burn out every year? (according to their web site)
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Originally Posted by CELICA XX
Does anyone have any information about the life-span of their Silverstars?

Do they really burn out every year? (according to their web site)
Amazon reviews are really bad. All burned out around 12 months. I am currently looking for a good pair of 9003s.
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Originally Posted by rsg
Amazon reviews are really bad. All burned out around 12 months. I am currently looking for a good pair of 9003s.
i had silverstars in my lows, highs, and fogs for 18months without a SINGLE issue in my UCF20 and the only reason they died is because an idiot in a Tundra didn't know how to drive.

i would strongly recommend Silverstars for anyone who doesnt wanna spend the $$$ on HID and the newer, more expensive Silverstar Ultra is prolly also a good pick (but idk if its worth the extra $)
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silverstars
then PIAA's
then a hid kit in that order for price and also the best output.
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