Sylvania SilverStars for the GT/CS....
9/14/06, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by MTAS
I had a chance to look at an '07 headlight compared to my '05 side by side at the hotel in Birmingham. The '07 lens appears the same, the chrome bucket has ridges around the entire perimeter, and the bulb cover is now gone. Maybe Ford realized making it out of plastic was dumb since it melts/distorts with the OEM bulbs in there 
9/14/06, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mrkabc
Doug, where did you get the LED backup lights from?
Doug - would be curious to hear your results and which bulbs you went with. I'll do some searching in the garage and see if I can find the packaging from mine....I got them for $19.99 at Pep Boys IIRC.
A couple of years ago I had heard that brighter tail/stop bulbs were going to be released by the aftermarket - but I haven't seen anything yet - would really like to change these out in my F-150 as it only has 1 bulb per each lense and could be brighter!
9/14/06, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Dougxox
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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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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9/14/06, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mrkabc
Doug, where did you get the LED backup lights from?
Not trying to be a jerk about it, but just trying to save some of my friends on here some grief if they do not work. Hope you guys understand.
Saw a thread on here a while back that had a link to a place that had a bunch of aftermarket bulbs, looked like stars, but could not find it again.
Got confirmation that they have shipped, when I get them I will put one in and take photos.
So there will be both in at the same time.
9/21/06, 01:38 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..
here in germany I look for a long time to get those Sylvania Silverstar H13ST . But there was no way. Only the XtryVision are available.
Now I read your postings. You tell you got the Sylvania Silverstar H13ST for your headlamps. Is this right or do I something missunderstand? Do they really fit to the 9008 socket? I have a 2005 Mustang V6, but I am not sure, do the Silverstar fit or not.
Please email me to "ray at coverboy-music.de" , so I can order them from a friend in the US.
Thank you, Ray
9/21/06, 06:06 PM
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Will tell where I got them after I get them and see if they are worth it, was kinda skeptical but for less than $20 thought what the H###. If they are good, will post its own thread, if not worth it will post it here.
Not trying to be a jerk about it, but just trying to save some of my friends on here some grief if they do not work. Hope you guys understand.
Saw a thread on here a while back that had a link to a place that had a bunch of aftermarket bulbs, looked like stars, but could not find it again.
Got confirmation that they have shipped, when I get them I will put one in and take photos. So there will be both in at the same time.
Not trying to be a jerk about it, but just trying to save some of my friends on here some grief if they do not work. Hope you guys understand.
Saw a thread on here a while back that had a link to a place that had a bunch of aftermarket bulbs, looked like stars, but could not find it again.
Got confirmation that they have shipped, when I get them I will put one in and take photos.
So there will be both in at the same time.
got a 9 LED light, they were so dim it was not funny. Got a catalog with the bulbs, and put a call into them, but no return, will try later. But they had some bulbs with more LEDs, will see if they will work and report back.
9/22/06, 01:00 AM
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Hello michiganrain and HOTLAP,
here in germany I look for a long time to get those Sylvania Silverstar H13ST . But there was no way. Only the XtryVision are available.
Now I read your postings. You tell you got the Sylvania Silverstar H13ST for your headlamps. Is this right or do I something missunderstand? Do they really fit to the 9008 socket? I have a 2005 Mustang V6, but I am not sure, do the Silverstar fit or not.
Please email me to "ray at coverboy-music.de" , so I can order them from a friend in the US.
Thank you, Ray
here in germany I look for a long time to get those Sylvania Silverstar H13ST . But there was no way. Only the XtryVision are available.
Now I read your postings. You tell you got the Sylvania Silverstar H13ST for your headlamps. Is this right or do I something missunderstand? Do they really fit to the 9008 socket? I have a 2005 Mustang V6, but I am not sure, do the Silverstar fit or not.
Please email me to "ray at coverboy-music.de" , so I can order them from a friend in the US.
Thank you, Ray
9/22/06, 07:19 AM
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Sylvania Silverstar H13ST
thank you. Meanwhile I got great answers by michiganrain and HOTLAP.
And also I found this.
I hope my friend in El Paso/TX can find them at Autozone.
Best wishes
Ray
10/10/06, 03:30 PM
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I appreciate the info!
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19452 1996-2007 Multiple Vehicles - Use Of Aftermarket Lamps - Do Not Use High Wattage Bulbs
Several Aftermarket Companies Offer Replacement Headlamp Bulbs Of A Higher Wattage Rating Than Oem Stock Bulbs. These Bulbs Are Not Dot Approved And Are Typically Sold With The Disclaimer Of 'for Off-road Use Only'. In Addition To Possibly Being Illegal For Street Use, The Bulbs Also Draw Much More Current Than Oem Bulbs. This Increased Current Can Result In Actuation Of The Short-circuit Protection Feature (looking Like Bulb Burnout), Or Damage To The Headlamp Switch, Multifunction Switch, Wiring, Wiring Connectors, Or Even The Headlamp Assemblies Themselves. These High-wattage Aftermarket Bulbs Should Be Replaced With Oem Bulbs, And Customers Advised Not To Use Them.
Effective Date: 10/26/2006
fyi Ford Special Service Message
Several Aftermarket Companies Offer Replacement Headlamp Bulbs Of A Higher Wattage Rating Than Oem Stock Bulbs. These Bulbs Are Not Dot Approved And Are Typically Sold With The Disclaimer Of 'for Off-road Use Only'. In Addition To Possibly Being Illegal For Street Use, The Bulbs Also Draw Much More Current Than Oem Bulbs. This Increased Current Can Result In Actuation Of The Short-circuit Protection Feature (looking Like Bulb Burnout), Or Damage To The Headlamp Switch, Multifunction Switch, Wiring, Wiring Connectors, Or Even The Headlamp Assemblies Themselves. These High-wattage Aftermarket Bulbs Should Be Replaced With Oem Bulbs, And Customers Advised Not To Use Them.
Effective Date: 10/26/2006
fyi Ford Special Service Message
11/9/06, 03:19 AM
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If the wattage is the same, shouldn't make any difference. 05stangkc's post above refers only to damage created by higher wattage bulbs. The SilverStars are 60/55W and are US DOT.
The one strike against ALL Silverstars - from the research I have done - is that they have a short lifespan, and burn out about twice as quickly as standard halogen bulbs.
The one strike against ALL Silverstars - from the research I have done - is that they have a short lifespan, and burn out about twice as quickly as standard halogen bulbs.
11/9/06, 06:38 AM
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i have in my hands 2 extra set of bulbs h13st's
i bought them for my 2005 freestar but then realized the stock bulbs are fine.if someone wants these let me know before i bring that back to the store
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