Is there any "real" difference at all? From what I read, the Sylvania Silverstars just give off the color temparture of a brighter light, but there is no real performance change at all. Or is there? Because with the Silverstars I have, it seems that I can see more and further, so doesn't that mean that it is brighter? I am just confused how a bulb can give the appearance of brighter light without being brighter at all. Can someone explain this? Thanks.

 

Sylvania claims better and whiter output for the SilverStar, though the lumen rating is identical to a standard bulb. I was not terribly impressed with mine, and would prefer something like the NightBreaker, X-treme Power, or an HIR bulb (if it's a 9006 application).

 

i have the silverstar ultra
pretty good!

 

You'll see less in the rain with the Silverstars when compared to stock.

 

silverstar ultra's work very well

they are real bright and do make a difference

if anyone needs them , pm me i have every size

 

i think the silverstars are brighter, but from my (and my friends') experience they seem to burn out after about 6 months.

 

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Why would this be? Anyone know?

Also, I'm thinking Silverstars are brighter than OEM becasue of the hotter burning filament?, and perhaps this is at the expense of the bulb life?

 

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Why would this be? Anyone know?

Also, I'm thinking Silverstars are brighter than OEM becasue of the hotter burning filament?, and perhaps this is at the expense of the bulb life?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think it's b/c the tint hinders the full output of the bulb. But if you don't believe me, get them and when it rains drive with them and take them off and put the OEM ones back and you'll see.

 

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the tint definitely may hinder the full output of the bulb, BUT i believe that the silverstars still put out more lumens compared to stock bulbs.

 

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The Sylvania website shows identical lumen output for the SilverStar and a stock bulb.

The issue in wet weather is the slightly "bluer" light, which tends to wash out when shone on wet pavement. The issue exists with HID lighting too, but the much greater overall light output compensates for it to a degree. It's also the reason why it's a good idea to pair an HID setup with yellow/amber (or at least standard halogen) fog lamps.

 

i personally think that they're brighter than stock. right now i have one oem bulb in my integra and there is a noticeable difference in the two.

however, they only last about 1-2 yrs for me.

 

I have had them.
They kept burning out.

 

If bright=white you're right. THEY HAVE THE SAME AMOUNT OF DAMN LUMENS!

 

my silverstars blew out after a year. better than stock though.

 

There is definitely a difference between silverstars and stock. Its brighter and a bit more white

 

have my Silverstars for almost 2 years now and it's pretty good.

 

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wait a few months... when the blow out.

 

^ i'll get those plug and play hid's when these bulbs blow out.

 

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do yourself a favor and just do a retrofit... you won't be disappointed.