"Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
 

Hello;

Please see my previous post, and several answers, regarding
2004 Accord headlight illumination concern question.

Saw some posts where others have gone to "Silverstars".

My questions are:

a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?

b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?

c. any warranty implications ?

d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?

Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
 

> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?

Done the swap from stock 9003 to Sylvania 9003 SilverStar and did see
some improvement. For me it was worth it.

> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?

Yes, they are the same wattage but somewhat more efficient.

> c. any warranty implications ?

None whatsoever

> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?

Don't know, my annual headlight expenditures ar low enough that I don't
care.

> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.

I use 9003 bulbs, I do not know what you use. Osram SilverStar H4 bulbs
are brighter than the Sylvania SilverStar 9003 bulb and the two are
otherwise interchangeable. H4 bulbs are not DOT compliant.
http://www.suvlights.com sells both kinds.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
 

> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?

Done the swap from stock 9003 to Sylvania 9003 SilverStar and did see
some improvement. For me it was worth it.

> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?

Yes, they are the same wattage but somewhat more efficient.

> c. any warranty implications ?

None whatsoever

> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?

Don't know, my annual headlight expenditures ar low enough that I don't
care.

> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.

I use 9003 bulbs, I do not know what you use. Osram SilverStar H4 bulbs
are brighter than the Sylvania SilverStar 9003 bulb and the two are
otherwise interchangeable. H4 bulbs are not DOT compliant.
http://www.suvlights.com sells both kinds.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
 

> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?

Done the swap from stock 9003 to Sylvania 9003 SilverStar and did see
some improvement. For me it was worth it.

> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?

Yes, they are the same wattage but somewhat more efficient.

> c. any warranty implications ?

None whatsoever

> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?

Don't know, my annual headlight expenditures ar low enough that I don't
care.

> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.

I use 9003 bulbs, I do not know what you use. Osram SilverStar H4 bulbs
are brighter than the Sylvania SilverStar 9003 bulb and the two are
otherwise interchangeable. H4 bulbs are not DOT compliant.
http://www.suvlights.com sells both kinds.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
 

I do not know about these specific lights but I can comment on the "cool
blue" lights that are mady by Sylvania I think. They can be up to twice as
much and the burn out rate was more than twice as fast as the stock bulbs so
the stock bulbs were less than a quarter of the cost of the cool blues. I
no longer buy any bulbs other than the less inexpensive stock bulbs and I
make sure my lights are adjusted correctly.

I do doubt however that the bulbs are brighter than stock because there is a
federal law that limits the light output of headlights. Of course this
doesn't apply to high wattage bulbs that usually state on them "for offroad
use only." It isn't like the cops would know what kind of bulbs you had.

My two cents.

CaptainKrunch


"Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:YPOdnYk5jdJta2SiRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> Hello;
>
> Please see my previous post, and several answers, regarding
> 2004 Accord headlight illumination concern question.
>
> Saw some posts where others have gone to "Silverstars".
>
> My questions are:
>
> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?
>
> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?
>
> c. any warranty implications ?
>
> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?
>
> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
 

I do not know about these specific lights but I can comment on the "cool
blue" lights that are mady by Sylvania I think. They can be up to twice as
much and the burn out rate was more than twice as fast as the stock bulbs so
the stock bulbs were less than a quarter of the cost of the cool blues. I
no longer buy any bulbs other than the less inexpensive stock bulbs and I
make sure my lights are adjusted correctly.

I do doubt however that the bulbs are brighter than stock because there is a
federal law that limits the light output of headlights. Of course this
doesn't apply to high wattage bulbs that usually state on them "for offroad
use only." It isn't like the cops would know what kind of bulbs you had.

My two cents.

CaptainKrunch


"Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:YPOdnYk5jdJta2SiRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> Hello;
>
> Please see my previous post, and several answers, regarding
> 2004 Accord headlight illumination concern question.
>
> Saw some posts where others have gone to "Silverstars".
>
> My questions are:
>
> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?
>
> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?
>
> c. any warranty implications ?
>
> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?
>
> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
 

I do not know about these specific lights but I can comment on the "cool
blue" lights that are mady by Sylvania I think. They can be up to twice as
much and the burn out rate was more than twice as fast as the stock bulbs so
the stock bulbs were less than a quarter of the cost of the cool blues. I
no longer buy any bulbs other than the less inexpensive stock bulbs and I
make sure my lights are adjusted correctly.

I do doubt however that the bulbs are brighter than stock because there is a
federal law that limits the light output of headlights. Of course this
doesn't apply to high wattage bulbs that usually state on them "for offroad
use only." It isn't like the cops would know what kind of bulbs you had.

My two cents.

CaptainKrunch


"Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:YPOdnYk5jdJta2SiRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> Hello;
>
> Please see my previous post, and several answers, regarding
> 2004 Accord headlight illumination concern question.
>
> Saw some posts where others have gone to "Silverstars".
>
> My questions are:
>
> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?
>
> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?
>
> c. any warranty implications ?
>
> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?
>
> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: WorthDoing ?
 

I suggest you check out this site.
I found it "enlightening". (I know...bad one)

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/

Frank

Robert11 wrote:
> Hello;
>
> Please see my previous post, and several answers, regarding
> 2004 Accord headlight illumination concern question.
>
> Saw some posts where others have gone to "Silverstars".
>
> My questions are:
>
> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?
>
> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?
>
> c. any warranty implications ?
>
> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?
>
> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: WorthDoing ?
 

I suggest you check out this site.
I found it "enlightening". (I know...bad one)

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/

Frank

Robert11 wrote:
> Hello;
>
> Please see my previous post, and several answers, regarding
> 2004 Accord headlight illumination concern question.
>
> Saw some posts where others have gone to "Silverstars".
>
> My questions are:
>
> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?
>
> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?
>
> c. any warranty implications ?
>
> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?
>
> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: WorthDoing ?
 

I suggest you check out this site.
I found it "enlightening". (I know...bad one)

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/

Frank

Robert11 wrote:
> Hello;
>
> Please see my previous post, and several answers, regarding
> 2004 Accord headlight illumination concern question.
>
> Saw some posts where others have gone to "Silverstars".
>
> My questions are:
>
> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?
>
> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?
>
> c. any warranty implications ?
>
> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?
>
> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
 

Funny how things work out sometimes....I just replaced my PIAA lights with
the Silverstar bulbs (one PIAA was DOA & I couldn't find a replacement so I
switched both bulbs).

Now keep in mind that this was done on my 98 Accord....and I only did the
low beams.

Between the OEM bulbs and the Silverstar...the Silverstar bulbs give off a
MUCH more WHITE light. VERY noticeable when you put them side by side (OK I
was bored). The PIAA -vs- the SIlverstar...almost the same color. Both
very nice.

I perfer the light that is the most like daylight (the Silverstar are 4000K
and that's about as bright as DOT -approved lights can be folks).

Not sure what else to say... other than I bought mine at Auto Zone for $20
each and had MIR forms for another $5 off a pair.

Scott Wallace

"Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:YPOdnYk5jdJta2SiRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> Hello;
>
> Please see my previous post, and several answers, regarding
> 2004 Accord headlight illumination concern question.
>
> Saw some posts where others have gone to "Silverstars".
>
> My questions are:
>
> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?
>
> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?
>
> c. any warranty implications ?
>
> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?
>
> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
 

Funny how things work out sometimes....I just replaced my PIAA lights with
the Silverstar bulbs (one PIAA was DOA & I couldn't find a replacement so I
switched both bulbs).

Now keep in mind that this was done on my 98 Accord....and I only did the
low beams.

Between the OEM bulbs and the Silverstar...the Silverstar bulbs give off a
MUCH more WHITE light. VERY noticeable when you put them side by side (OK I
was bored). The PIAA -vs- the SIlverstar...almost the same color. Both
very nice.

I perfer the light that is the most like daylight (the Silverstar are 4000K
and that's about as bright as DOT -approved lights can be folks).

Not sure what else to say... other than I bought mine at Auto Zone for $20
each and had MIR forms for another $5 off a pair.

Scott Wallace

"Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:YPOdnYk5jdJta2SiRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> Hello;
>
> Please see my previous post, and several answers, regarding
> 2004 Accord headlight illumination concern question.
>
> Saw some posts where others have gone to "Silverstars".
>
> My questions are:
>
> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?
>
> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?
>
> c. any warranty implications ?
>
> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?
>
> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
 

Funny how things work out sometimes....I just replaced my PIAA lights with
the Silverstar bulbs (one PIAA was DOA & I couldn't find a replacement so I
switched both bulbs).

Now keep in mind that this was done on my 98 Accord....and I only did the
low beams.

Between the OEM bulbs and the Silverstar...the Silverstar bulbs give off a
MUCH more WHITE light. VERY noticeable when you put them side by side (OK I
was bored). The PIAA -vs- the SIlverstar...almost the same color. Both
very nice.

I perfer the light that is the most like daylight (the Silverstar are 4000K
and that's about as bright as DOT -approved lights can be folks).

Not sure what else to say... other than I bought mine at Auto Zone for $20
each and had MIR forms for another $5 off a pair.

Scott Wallace

"Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:YPOdnYk5jdJta2SiRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> Hello;
>
> Please see my previous post, and several answers, regarding
> 2004 Accord headlight illumination concern question.
>
> Saw some posts where others have gone to "Silverstars".
>
> My questions are:
>
> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?
>
> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?
>
> c. any warranty implications ?
>
> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?
>
> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
 

"Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:YPOdnYk5jdJta2SiRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> Hello;
>
> Please see my previous post, and several answers, regarding
> 2004 Accord headlight illumination concern question.
>
> Saw some posts where others have gone to "Silverstars".
>
> My questions are:
>
> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?

Yep, just did it. 91 Accord. Very happy.

>
> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?

yes.

> c. any warranty implications ?

No

> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?
Dunno.

> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.

Would have prefered to get the untinted Osram Silverstars, but I really
don't want to have to special order or mail order light bulbs. Sylvanias are
available at Canadian Tire. $24CDN a bulb.

Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
 

"Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:YPOdnYk5jdJta2SiRVn-tA@comcast.com...
> Hello;
>
> Please see my previous post, and several answers, regarding
> 2004 Accord headlight illumination concern question.
>
> Saw some posts where others have gone to "Silverstars".
>
> My questions are:
>
> a. anyone here make the swap, and is worth doing ?

Yep, just did it. 91 Accord. Very happy.

>
> b. are they the same electrical wattage as what's in there now ?

yes.

> c. any warranty implications ?

No

> d. life the same as the OEM bulbs ?
Dunno.

> Any other thoughts would be most appreciated.

Would have prefered to get the untinted Osram Silverstars, but I really
don't want to have to special order or mail order light bulbs. Sylvanias are
available at Canadian Tire. $24CDN a bulb.