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Post by JimW on Feb 26, 2005 14:11:32 GMT -6
Well I just blew another SilverStar...suffice it to say, I didnt replace it with another SS product, I went CoolBlue, see what kinda luck I have with those. I've owned this car since August 28th 2003, replaced the stocker bulbs in Oct. 2003, and since then have replaced FIVE Silverstars, the recent one...the incandescent coil looks to have exploded. Am I crazy, cuz I have never seen a bulb burn out in this manner
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Post by Custom88 on Feb 26, 2005 14:53:29 GMT -6
I went through 4 silverstars in my Riviera in one year too. I hope to hvae better luck with them in my Aurora now. They're so nice when they're working right. My silverstars actually melted a few times. I also had one burn out like yours too. all the others the glass melted
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Post by Aurora40 on Feb 26, 2005 15:59:09 GMT -6
are you guys careful to keep them clean and such when installing? Do you wear gloves? I've had mine in for probably 2 years now and no problems with them.
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Post by midnight98 on Feb 27, 2005 5:46:03 GMT -6
I would recommend going with the "9005" modded cool blues. you will like that much better. However I use Nykoo 80 watt bulbs in arctic white they are the best I've seen. In fact, the current set I'm using was on a previous car I owned for over a year, I just got my 2nd Classic less than a month ago & tossed them in it.
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Post by Isnibs on Feb 27, 2005 7:35:08 GMT -6
Jim Quote " since then have replaced FIVE Silverstars"
Did they burn out throughout the year or only in the extreme cold weather? Is it on one side or both, as in, could the headlight assembly that you changed be loose and or vibrating. Does it happen during a long trip like heat buildup. could the connecting plug to the bulbs have corroded inside. Do you purchase them from Can Tire. Do they sell seconds? Or wot Aurora40 stated and inquired.
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Post by JimW on Feb 27, 2005 18:23:13 GMT -6
To answer some questions. I never handle the bulb glass directly, I always hold from the base of the bulb or the housing. Gloves didnt work for me. The space in the classic is so limited, I cut myself up pretty good whenever doing the headlights. I've got Cool Blues in there now, I'll see how long they last. This particular bulb was the only one that died in colder weather, the first round lasted six months, then went in the late summer, then again in the fall....this single bulb died in Feb, and only one...however I replaced both..I have one working Silverstar now
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Post by dred98 on Feb 28, 2005 7:52:53 GMT -6
Well I just blew another SilverStar...suffice it to say, I didnt replace it with another SS product, I went CoolBlue, see what kinda luck I have with those. I've had four cool blues in since last summer and I'm very pleased with them. Purchased from Canadian Tire. I chose cool blues over the silverstars because of the price difference - now you have a direct comparison, is there much difference in brightness? I like the white colour from the cool blues. I sometimes think I should have paid the extra, but now I'm not so sure....
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Post by scottydl on Feb 28, 2005 14:17:41 GMT -6
Didn't I read somewhere that Silverstars have a 1-year warranty? If so, I wonder how you would go about redeeming it? The repeated stories of them blowing out are waaaaaay to common for "premium headlights" (as they are now being advertised on TV).
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Post by JimW on Mar 1, 2005 7:52:55 GMT -6
I agree Scotty, however I dont often keep receipts that are six months old for something like headlights....I have enough paperwork as it is...oh well... Howard, the Silverstars are definitely brighter and whiter in comparo to the Cool Blues, but they are far better then stock. I'll go with these for now and see how long they last.
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Post by BlackButy on Mar 19, 2005 17:57:21 GMT -6
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Post by stevensolds on Mar 19, 2005 18:53:04 GMT -6
silverstars are what 40 bucks? man im just gnona go with the regular cheap OEM lights. i dont drive in dark anyway.
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