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MINNOW · May 11th, 2004, 04:41 AM

Anyone have experience with either or both of the above upgrade H7 bulbs for non-Xenon headlights?
Both appear to have similar specs, around 4000 degrees colour temperature, so should be comparable performance, although I suspect the PIAA's command more dollars.
Any insight would be appreciated.

modmanmini · May 11th, 2004, 05:15 AM

I have the silverstars in both my cars, and they work great. They give a much brighter, and stronger beam on the road, but dont look like fake hids like some do. I would recommend them.

cheers, jason

bonz · May 12th, 2004, 10:40 PM

I originally installed the Silverstar but replaced with the PIAA Extreme Whites. They seem to be much whiter and brighter. The Silverstar are now my high beams.

punkeyfunky · May 13th, 2004, 09:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINNOW

Anyone have experience with either or both of the above upgrade H7 bulbs for non-Xenon headlights?
Both appear to have similar specs, around 4000 degrees colour temperature, so should be comparable performance, although I suspect the PIAA's command more dollars.
Any insight would be appreciated.

Silverstars were great - smashin light, better visibility, nice colour. But they both blew after two months - not the greatest longevity for a premium priced product.

I replaced them with stock bulbs from my dealer - strangely, they're better than the ones that came from the factory.

-Lee

bonz · May 13th, 2004, 12:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by punkeyfunky

Silverstars were great - smashin light, better visibility, nice colour. But they both blew after two months - not the greatest longevity for a premium priced product.

I replaced them with stock bulbs from my dealer - strangely, they're better than the ones that came from the factory.

-Lee

Very interesting.....Longevity has not the a problem with my PIAAs or the SilverStars. I have a couple of pairs of PIAAs in my SUV that I pulled out of a previous SUV that I have had for over 100,000 miles and 4 years.

obehave · May 13th, 2004, 12:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bonz

I originally installed the Silverstar but replaced with the PIAA Extreme Whites. They seem to be much whiter and brighter. The Silverstar are now my high beams.

Did you find a supplier Stateside or did you order them from overseas?
Either way could you let me know where you got them from.
TIA

May 11th, 2004, 04:41 AM	#1
MINNOW Obsessive Not Compulsive Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Local Time: 04:45 PM Posts: 397 Offline	Sylvania/Osram Silverstar or PIAA Extreme White? Anyone have experience with either or both of the above upgrade H7 bulbs for non-Xenon headlights? Both appear to have similar specs, around 4000 degrees colour temperature, so should be comparable performance, although I suspect the PIAA's command more dollars. Any insight would be appreciated.

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May 11th, 2004, 05:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
modmanmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: milwaukee Local Time: 05:45 PM Posts: 78 Offline	I have the silverstars in both my cars, and they work great. They give a much brighter, and stronger beam on the road, but dont look like fake hids like some do. I would recommend them. cheers, jason

May 12th, 2004, 10:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
bonz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saratoga, NY Local Time: 07:45 PM Posts: 233 Offline	I originally installed the Silverstar but replaced with the PIAA Extreme Whites. They seem to be much whiter and brighter. The Silverstar are now my high beams.

May 13th, 2004, 09:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 11:45 PM Posts: 852 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINNOW Anyone have experience with either or both of the above upgrade H7 bulbs for non-Xenon headlights? Both appear to have similar specs, around 4000 degrees colour temperature, so should be comparable performance, although I suspect the PIAA's command more dollars. Any insight would be appreciated. Silverstars were great - smashin light, better visibility, nice colour. But they both blew after two months - not the greatest longevity for a premium priced product. I replaced them with stock bulbs from my dealer - strangely, they're better than the ones that came from the factory. -Lee

May 13th, 2004, 12:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
bonz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saratoga, NY Local Time: 07:45 PM Posts: 233 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by punkeyfunky Silverstars were great - smashin light, better visibility, nice colour. But they both blew after two months - not the greatest longevity for a premium priced product. I replaced them with stock bulbs from my dealer - strangely, they're better than the ones that came from the factory. -Lee Very interesting.....Longevity has not the a problem with my PIAAs or the SilverStars. I have a couple of pairs of PIAAs in my SUV that I pulled out of a previous SUV that I have had for over 100,000 miles and 4 years.

May 13th, 2004, 12:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:45 PM Posts: 9,315 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bonz I originally installed the Silverstar but replaced with the PIAA Extreme Whites. They seem to be much whiter and brighter. The Silverstar are now my high beams. Did you find a supplier Stateside or did you order them from overseas? Either way could you let me know where you got them from. TIA

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