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The (Silver)Star is not as bright?
#1

I just upgraded all six bulbs in the '94 to SilverStar (4000K) bulbs, and at $120, am quite disappointed with the light output. I was hoping for more light, not necessarily the "HID" look. I currently have the Sylvania Xtravision bulbs in the '95, and I feel there is a greater quantity of light cast downroad in both the low and high beam settings with the Xtravision vs SilverStar. To Sylvania's credit, they are going to refund the $$'s, but that begs another question: There must be others who are noticing the same thing, right?
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'94 Midnite Blue Metallic cab, Classic Grey interior.

Gone, but not forgotten....'95 Polar Silver cab, Light Grey w/ Deviated Midnite Blue interior
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#2

968Z,

According to the mfg. (Sylvania) the Silver star is whiter light and does not cast as broad a pattern as the Xtravision. (sounds like a bonus clip on a DVD) Maybe thats the difference you see. Try one in each side and park on a dark road (safely off the street) walk away about 50 yards and you'll be able to judge them at the same time. (in a different light) keeping in mind that the drivers side light is aimed differently than the passenger side. (drivers side down and in)

Just a thought, not disagreeing with you. My only experience has been with my truck (stock and Silverstar) Silverstar +++++ than stock.



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I'd installed Silverstar in my previous car (Bonneville SSEi) and could only tell the difference between it and stock by shining the headlights on my garage door and thinking I saw a difference. (I made the change on only one side to enable me to see the difference.) In terms of driving - I could not discern any worthwhile (or even noticeable) advantage.
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There must be different Silver Star bulbs, I just saw Sylvannia Silver Star 9003 at Autobarn.com for $25.

OK I just got it. six bulbs, duh!
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