Sylvania SilverStars for the GT/CS....
8/24/06, 11:29 PM
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Yeah, I read from OKC that 'Stangs will come with optional HIDs. If they had been optional in 2005 I would have gotten them! Had to make my own option...
To me the Silverstars are disappointing in the fog lights because they didn't change the color of the lighting from yellow to white. There is a faint bluish tinge, but nothing very dramatic. While I wasn't hoping for something approaching true HID lighting, I was expecting a bit more whitish light.
Note that I was comparing my stock fog light bulb to a Silverstar light bulb, both installed at the same time, and I was hard pressed to tell the difference between the two. THAT is what disappointed me, not the comparison between my HIDs and the Silverstars.
Can't comment on the upcoming Silverstar H13s, but I will agree with you that the stock headlights suck. Maybe the 2007 ones are better?
My HIDs are the complete Saleen conversion kit. Check it out here:
http://www.saleen.com/SC101_Services...10-1202-B11324*
They retail for $899 now. I paid $1199 for them at the time.
Kits are still expensive, but I think in terms of safety it is worth it. And no, I have never been hassled about the HIDs! 
Yeah, I read from OKC that 'Stangs will come with optional HIDs. If they had been optional in 2005 I would have gotten them! Had to make my own option...
To me the Silverstars are disappointing in the fog lights because they didn't change the color of the lighting from yellow to white. There is a faint bluish tinge, but nothing very dramatic. While I wasn't hoping for something approaching true HID lighting, I was expecting a bit more whitish light.
Note that I was comparing my stock fog light bulb to a Silverstar light bulb, both installed at the same time, and I was hard pressed to tell the difference between the two. THAT is what disappointed me, not the comparison between my HIDs and the Silverstars.
Can't comment on the upcoming Silverstar H13s, but I will agree with you that the stock headlights suck. Maybe the 2007 ones are better?
My HIDs are the complete Saleen conversion kit. Check it out here:
http://www.saleen.com/SC101_Services...10-1202-B11324*
They retail for $899 now. I paid $1199 for them at the time.
Kits are still expensive, but I think in terms of safety it is worth it. And no, I have never been hassled about the HIDs!
8/25/06, 12:24 AM
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http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=47338 Here's an earlier thread ref the SilverStars. Post 23 has info regarding a possible release in Sept.
mrkabc-- You must have had some freak foglight bulb. There was a definite difference when I installed mine.
mrkabc-- You must have had some freak foglight bulb. There was a definite difference when I installed mine.
8/25/06, 08:30 AM
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"Can't comment on the upcoming Silverstar H13s, but I will agree with you that the stock headlights suck. Maybe the 2007 ones are better?"
Actually, you reminded me of something KC said...that the 07's lenses/refracters have been redesigned - wonder if that means they will be a bit brighter and/or use a different bulb? That H13 really is bad bulb.
Anyone comment on this?
Actually, you reminded me of something KC said...that the 07's lenses/refracters have been redesigned - wonder if that means they will be a bit brighter and/or use a different bulb? That H13 really is bad bulb.
Anyone comment on this?
8/29/06, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by touring
checked my manual and it said h13.I was going to go out and but the lights,should i hold out now
8/29/06, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by slowjoe24
GT and V6 headlights the same....or different?
9/10/06, 12:41 PM
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Just installed H13ST's in my headlights and its a big difference in color... overall brightness isnt effected much if at all. But having white light over that dimming yellow makes me feel like I can see much better. Picked them up last night at local autozone. cheap easy mod that'll keep me satisfied til saleens or hopefully retrofitting 08 factory HIDs. Just my 2 cents..
9/10/06, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by michiganrain
Just installed H13ST's in my headlights and its a big difference in color... overall brightness isnt effected much if at all. But having white light over that dimming yellow makes me feel like I can see much better. Picked them up last night at local autozone. cheap easy mod that'll keep me satisfied til saleens or hopefully retrofitting 08 factory HIDs. Just my 2 cents..
I agree with you - even though they are not much brighter (only 20% over stock - with the same wattage) the white light is so much better looking than the stock H13 "yellow" bulb! Getting them for my '05 F-150 too!
9/11/06, 09:14 PM
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Not to hijack the thread, but any thing to brighten the back up lights? I live in the country and it gets dark here at night, brake lights are brighter than the back ups.
9/12/06, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Dougxox
Not to hijack the thread, but any thing to brighten the back up lights? I live in the country and it gets dark here at night, brake lights are brighter than the back ups.
9/12/06, 08:19 AM
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H13ST are out now, found them at autozone for $19.99. I recomend calling ahead making sure they have them and if they do ask them to hold them. The autozone near me only showed two in stock so I had them hold them till I could go pick them up.
9/12/06, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by HOTLAP
"Can't comment on the upcoming Silverstar H13s, but I will agree with you that the stock headlights suck. Maybe the 2007 ones are better?"
Actually, you reminded me of something KC said...that the 07's lenses/refracters have been redesigned - wonder if that means they will be a bit brighter and/or use a different bulb? That H13 really is bad bulb.
Anyone comment on this?
Actually, you reminded me of something KC said...that the 07's lenses/refracters have been redesigned - wonder if that means they will be a bit brighter and/or use a different bulb? That H13 really is bad bulb.
Anyone comment on this?
9/12/06, 05:18 PM
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Got my H13st's today, put them, will be out in a bit to try them when it's dark. was out late last night and realized how yellow the old ones were.
9/12/06, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Dougxox
Got my H13st's today, put them, will be out in a bit to try them when it's dark. was out late last night and realized how yellow the old ones were.
9/12/06, 10:38 PM
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Pretty ENLIGHTENING Topic!
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9/13/06, 10:50 AM
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just put them in and there is no yellow at all!!these are great! you dont see that cheesy blue look either.they look stock.the amount of light i think is the same im going to take some pics tonight. they really do look good
9/13/06, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by semperfi65
Doug what's the verdict on the new lights? How about the stripes?
, just a bit brighter, but the yellow is gone. When I put them in I also raised them up a bit too, that helped. Just ordered some LED backup lights, supposed to be brighter will find out when I get them, less than $20 a pair. will give a full report when installed. Had to hold off on the stripes, took a road trip over the weekend ( Green Bay for opening day, I've gotten enough grief already....
on the outcome of the game). Most likely will get it in around Monday to finish that mod.Oh KC you are a punny guy
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