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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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I am having a problem with my headlights. They arent very bright at all. Right now I got the stock headlights with one week old silverstars and Im still having problems seeing street lines and signs. Any ideas on how to make them brighter?
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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Are the lenses foggy? If not it could also be the aiming of the housing.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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Nope the lenses are crystal clear. Already checked the aiming and adjusted it a little which helped some but it just seems like the output is very weak
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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Replace them with HID! > problem solved...
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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HID's if you have the money. I use Silverstar Ultras and I am very happy with them. I got them for 25 shipped on ebay. Good luck.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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HIDs..i have them on my truck..when i drive my car with silverstars..i cant see anything, hids are defintely worth the money..!!! it something you use everyday on your vehicle, and i avoided a couple of wrecks with deers, because with hids..everything little reflector shows up, i was driving and oncomin traffic, there was a guy wearing a hat, and had a reflector piece around the bill and i saw it, hids are pretty sweet.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Running silver stars in my EG and love them. Needed to be aimed but no compaints here
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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Yeah ill probably just end up getting HIDs sometime down the road
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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get the 4300k ones... The brightest one you can get. ..
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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If you can't even see streetsigns, then HID's aren't your ultimate answer. Sounds like you've got a wiring issue. It could be your ground, or the harnesses. Might double check everything used to let your headlight function. Check the fuses as well, they may need to be upgraded to account for the new bulbs. Anything is possible when dealing with electrical componenets on a vehicle. HID's are going to just glare onto everyone else, and youre still stuck not seeing.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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I had the same issue with my silverstars. I just bought some HID's, and I'm waiting on them in the mail.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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hmm lets see, it can be ur ground(black wire) not conected.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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Where is the ground for the headlights?
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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You need to replace your fuses for your headlights. I had the similar problem with my 98 Honda Accord. Replaced those now both headlights are bright and working!
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 05:21 PM
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7 year old thread.

Please don't bump a 7 year old thread like that. Ever.
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