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TyzToyz
02-07-2007, 03:37 PM
As far as headlights go, I have seen discussion on one or the other, but haven't come across a direct comparison.
Is one better than the other?
How long do they last?
Are there other comparable headlight replacements out there around the same price range?

How about replacement bulbs for H3 driving/fog lights?

Where is the best place to purchase bulbs, any autoparts store?

Thanks for any input,

Tye

dj_rice
02-07-2007, 07:26 PM
Ask GTS Jeff...

GTS Jeff
02-07-2007, 08:42 PM
I'd say Nighthawks because they are basically the same bulb as the Silverstars minus the light-robbing, age-reducing, ricer blue coating. Another option which might be cheaper is the Sylvania Xtravision...$10 from StuporStore.

D. Dub
02-08-2007, 11:32 AM
Nighthawks in my vehicles have lasted 2x as long as the Silverstars.

clem24
02-08-2007, 11:54 AM
Nighthawks HANDS DOWN. They are brighter than Silverstars, and cost about the same, if not less. Howver, if you ever go down to the states, hit up Walmart. They carry Nighthawks at half the price of Canadian stores (about $25US for a pair).

The coating is what kills the NA Silverstars.

LUCKYSTRIKE
02-08-2007, 12:00 PM
Ive never had either bulb but a while ago when I was researching Sylvania Silverstars lots of people had complaints because they didn't last long. Like a year or less =\

leec001
02-08-2007, 01:22 PM
Costco has Philips.

clem24
02-08-2007, 02:59 PM
Originally posted by leec001
Costco has Philips.

BIG :thumbsdow. Also coated bulbs. Even more heavily coated than silverstars. :thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow

Freestylin
02-08-2007, 03:13 PM
yeah, silverstars don't really last that long...my cousin had to replace them 2 or 3 times within a year...now thats bad...lol

WWJAI
02-08-2007, 03:15 PM
my silverstars lasted me a year before both of them started going out (one side wouldn't work at night and the other side daytime's running light filament went out)

how about MTEC bulbs..do those last long?

GTS Jeff
02-08-2007, 03:59 PM
Originally posted by WWJAI
my silverstars lasted me a year before both of them started going out (one side wouldn't work at night and the other side daytime's running light filament went out)

how about MTEC bulbs..do those last long? Garbage. Buy XtraVisions.

hjr
02-08-2007, 05:02 PM
ive got XtraVision's. Like em. bright, better than normal bulbs. cheap. 11ish from superstore.

Police
02-08-2007, 10:35 PM
try european silverstars, 50% brighter, no coating, and about $40-50 on ebay for a pair shipped.