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Discussion in 'Lighting' started by pb2xfreek, May 3, 2012.

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  1. May 4, 2012 at 6:05 AM
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    Who said anything about being concerned with looks? :confused:
     
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  2. May 4, 2012 at 8:17 AM
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    So if you guys had to choose between the SylvaniaSilverStar zXe bulbs or the PIAA Intense White bulbs what ones would you guys choose?
     
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  3. May 4, 2012 at 8:19 AM
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    No input on the PIAA Intense white, but I'd pick PIAA Xtreme White over the Sylvania bulbs. Check the back of the Sylvania box, they print right on there that the life span is 1/4 of their standard bulbs plus I like the more OEM look of the PIAAs vs. the look that the Silverstars give.
     
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  4. May 4, 2012 at 8:26 AM
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    I like the OEM bulbs but I would like to try something new like the PIAA or Sylvania.
     
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  5. May 4, 2012 at 3:04 PM
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    Second post in the thread.
     
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  6. May 4, 2012 at 3:46 PM
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    Ya, but I did mention that they give good light output in the 8th post (sorry OP for not mentioning that in my first post). I just merely stated they look good. I had no clue that was an issue. Sorry it bothers you so much.
     
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  7. May 4, 2012 at 3:51 PM
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    +1

    And I've had Silverstars last for years...i don't think they last any less than anything else..
     
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  8. May 5, 2012 at 8:35 PM
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    Buy the bulbs from here http://danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html
     
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  9. May 5, 2012 at 9:01 PM
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  10. May 5, 2012 at 10:20 PM
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    x2. :confused:
     
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  11. May 5, 2012 at 10:30 PM
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    Also available here for about half the price.
     
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  12. May 5, 2012 at 10:54 PM
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    Aren't H4 and 9003 bulbs interchangeable?

    Narva makes a 100W 9005 bulb, but I don't see much in the way of (U.S.) retailers selling them...
     
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  13. May 6, 2012 at 6:48 AM
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    Have a set of PIAA Xtreme white plus fog light bulb. Have been hesitant to install as I'm concerned they might melt the housing. Has anyone had any issues with the fog light housing getting burnt or melting with these bulbs. Thanks.
     
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    I've been running the Sylvania Silver Star Ultras... really like the light output but I wind up replacing them annually. They're warranteed for a year so keep your receipt. I had a pair burn out inside the warranty period, emailed Sylvania, faxed them a copy of my receipt and they mailed me a new pair; 12 months & 2 days later one burned out... Advance has them cheaper than Wal-Mart around here but I buy them on ebay for $30 shipped.
     
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  18. May 13, 2012 at 10:49 AM
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    Osram Rallye 70/65W are the best I've found, but I've also heard good recommendations for the Philips Xtreme Power. New Rallye bulbs out-classed my Lightforce 240's at all but extreme-distance range.

    The Osrams can be had for under $50 at Candlepowerinc.com.

    Don't put anything blue-coated in your vehicle, that blue coating removes a *significant* amount of light output to sacrifice for color. Then people say "ooh, they're so white the MUST be brighter!" But, they're not 9 times out of 10.
     
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  19. May 13, 2012 at 10:51 AM
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    What he should be arguing is the blue coating sucks the life out of the bulbs (as far as output). If the output of the bulb were blue, the quote is appropriate as blue sucks for the human eye to process.

     
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  20. May 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM
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    I just bought a set of Osram Rallye 70/65W bulbs, so I look forward to seeing how much better they are.

    I disagree with your assessment of "anything blue-coated," however. I've run PIAA Intense White bulbs for about 3.5 years, and have been very pleased with them. They're brighter and whiter than anything else I've tried. (The only reason I bought the Osrams is that one of my low-beam filaments burned out last week, so I figured it was a good time to try them.)
     
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