"Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
01-09-2004, 05:12 PM
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Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:46:27 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
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 ?
I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
light, color, etc.
Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
headlights went out within three days of each other.
I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
Saturn
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 ?
I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
light, color, etc.
Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
headlights went out within three days of each other.
I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
Saturn
01-09-2004, 05:12 PM
#47
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Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:46:27 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
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 ?
I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
light, color, etc.
Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
headlights went out within three days of each other.
I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
Saturn
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 ?
I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
light, color, etc.
Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
headlights went out within three days of each other.
I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
Saturn
01-09-2004, 05:12 PM
#48
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Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:46:27 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
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 ?
I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
light, color, etc.
Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
headlights went out within three days of each other.
I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
Saturn
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 ?
I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
light, color, etc.
Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
headlights went out within three days of each other.
I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
Saturn
01-09-2004, 05:12 PM
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Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs For Accords: Worth Doing ?
On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:46:27 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
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 ?
I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
light, color, etc.
Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
headlights went out within three days of each other.
I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
Saturn
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 ?
I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
light, color, etc.
Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
headlights went out within three days of each other.
I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
Saturn
01-10-2004, 10:22 AM
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Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs -See Sylvania Comparison Charts
I was considering the Silverstars until I saw the comparison charts for
Silverstars vs standard and longlife halogen bulbs on the Sylvania website.
My Prelude uses H1 bulbs (T-2 1/2 style) and Sylvania's charts showed a 100
hr life for H1 Silverstars vs 225 hr for their standard halogen. Digging
into their definitions yielded some interesting insights. The life rating
is basically where statistically 50% of the bulbs are expected to die, but
the range varies widely.
Also, the actual light output was about 25% LESS for the Silverstars even
though the wattage is upped from 55W to 65W. Presumably, the 4000 degree
color of the Silverstars allows the eye to see (or perceive to see) more
light.
I found the comparisons on their website by searching for details on the
bulb STYLE, once I got the style from the basic bulb number. Other
Silverstar bulbs (has an "ST" suffix) sometimes matched the same light
output as standard halogens, but I think all had significantly less rated
life.
see http://www.sylvaniaautocatalog.com/s...alogenhead.asp
J.
Saturn S. Padua <calculon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ba8uvvs249i5gulbolj8q63e9mm69vlirp@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:46:27 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
> 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 ?
>
> I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
> light, color, etc.
>
> Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
> headlights went out within three days of each other.
>
> I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
> the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
>
> Saturn
Silverstars vs standard and longlife halogen bulbs on the Sylvania website.
My Prelude uses H1 bulbs (T-2 1/2 style) and Sylvania's charts showed a 100
hr life for H1 Silverstars vs 225 hr for their standard halogen. Digging
into their definitions yielded some interesting insights. The life rating
is basically where statistically 50% of the bulbs are expected to die, but
the range varies widely.
Also, the actual light output was about 25% LESS for the Silverstars even
though the wattage is upped from 55W to 65W. Presumably, the 4000 degree
color of the Silverstars allows the eye to see (or perceive to see) more
light.
I found the comparisons on their website by searching for details on the
bulb STYLE, once I got the style from the basic bulb number. Other
Silverstar bulbs (has an "ST" suffix) sometimes matched the same light
output as standard halogens, but I think all had significantly less rated
life.
see http://www.sylvaniaautocatalog.com/s...alogenhead.asp
J.
Saturn S. Padua <calculon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ba8uvvs249i5gulbolj8q63e9mm69vlirp@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:46:27 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
> 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 ?
>
> I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
> light, color, etc.
>
> Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
> headlights went out within three days of each other.
>
> I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
> the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
>
> Saturn
01-10-2004, 10:22 AM
#51
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Posts: n/a
Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs -See Sylvania Comparison Charts
I was considering the Silverstars until I saw the comparison charts for
Silverstars vs standard and longlife halogen bulbs on the Sylvania website.
My Prelude uses H1 bulbs (T-2 1/2 style) and Sylvania's charts showed a 100
hr life for H1 Silverstars vs 225 hr for their standard halogen. Digging
into their definitions yielded some interesting insights. The life rating
is basically where statistically 50% of the bulbs are expected to die, but
the range varies widely.
Also, the actual light output was about 25% LESS for the Silverstars even
though the wattage is upped from 55W to 65W. Presumably, the 4000 degree
color of the Silverstars allows the eye to see (or perceive to see) more
light.
I found the comparisons on their website by searching for details on the
bulb STYLE, once I got the style from the basic bulb number. Other
Silverstar bulbs (has an "ST" suffix) sometimes matched the same light
output as standard halogens, but I think all had significantly less rated
life.
see http://www.sylvaniaautocatalog.com/s...alogenhead.asp
J.
Saturn S. Padua <calculon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ba8uvvs249i5gulbolj8q63e9mm69vlirp@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:46:27 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
> 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 ?
>
> I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
> light, color, etc.
>
> Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
> headlights went out within three days of each other.
>
> I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
> the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
>
> Saturn
Silverstars vs standard and longlife halogen bulbs on the Sylvania website.
My Prelude uses H1 bulbs (T-2 1/2 style) and Sylvania's charts showed a 100
hr life for H1 Silverstars vs 225 hr for their standard halogen. Digging
into their definitions yielded some interesting insights. The life rating
is basically where statistically 50% of the bulbs are expected to die, but
the range varies widely.
Also, the actual light output was about 25% LESS for the Silverstars even
though the wattage is upped from 55W to 65W. Presumably, the 4000 degree
color of the Silverstars allows the eye to see (or perceive to see) more
light.
I found the comparisons on their website by searching for details on the
bulb STYLE, once I got the style from the basic bulb number. Other
Silverstar bulbs (has an "ST" suffix) sometimes matched the same light
output as standard halogens, but I think all had significantly less rated
life.
see http://www.sylvaniaautocatalog.com/s...alogenhead.asp
J.
Saturn S. Padua <calculon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ba8uvvs249i5gulbolj8q63e9mm69vlirp@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:46:27 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
> 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 ?
>
> I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
> light, color, etc.
>
> Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
> headlights went out within three days of each other.
>
> I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
> the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
>
> Saturn
01-10-2004, 10:22 AM
#52
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs -See Sylvania Comparison Charts
I was considering the Silverstars until I saw the comparison charts for
Silverstars vs standard and longlife halogen bulbs on the Sylvania website.
My Prelude uses H1 bulbs (T-2 1/2 style) and Sylvania's charts showed a 100
hr life for H1 Silverstars vs 225 hr for their standard halogen. Digging
into their definitions yielded some interesting insights. The life rating
is basically where statistically 50% of the bulbs are expected to die, but
the range varies widely.
Also, the actual light output was about 25% LESS for the Silverstars even
though the wattage is upped from 55W to 65W. Presumably, the 4000 degree
color of the Silverstars allows the eye to see (or perceive to see) more
light.
I found the comparisons on their website by searching for details on the
bulb STYLE, once I got the style from the basic bulb number. Other
Silverstar bulbs (has an "ST" suffix) sometimes matched the same light
output as standard halogens, but I think all had significantly less rated
life.
see http://www.sylvaniaautocatalog.com/s...alogenhead.asp
J.
Saturn S. Padua <calculon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ba8uvvs249i5gulbolj8q63e9mm69vlirp@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:46:27 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
> 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 ?
>
> I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
> light, color, etc.
>
> Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
> headlights went out within three days of each other.
>
> I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
> the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
>
> Saturn
Silverstars vs standard and longlife halogen bulbs on the Sylvania website.
My Prelude uses H1 bulbs (T-2 1/2 style) and Sylvania's charts showed a 100
hr life for H1 Silverstars vs 225 hr for their standard halogen. Digging
into their definitions yielded some interesting insights. The life rating
is basically where statistically 50% of the bulbs are expected to die, but
the range varies widely.
Also, the actual light output was about 25% LESS for the Silverstars even
though the wattage is upped from 55W to 65W. Presumably, the 4000 degree
color of the Silverstars allows the eye to see (or perceive to see) more
light.
I found the comparisons on their website by searching for details on the
bulb STYLE, once I got the style from the basic bulb number. Other
Silverstar bulbs (has an "ST" suffix) sometimes matched the same light
output as standard halogens, but I think all had significantly less rated
life.
see http://www.sylvaniaautocatalog.com/s...alogenhead.asp
J.
Saturn S. Padua <calculon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ba8uvvs249i5gulbolj8q63e9mm69vlirp@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:46:27 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
> 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 ?
>
> I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
> light, color, etc.
>
> Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
> headlights went out within three days of each other.
>
> I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
> the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
>
> Saturn
01-10-2004, 10:22 AM
#53
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: "Silverstar" Headlight Replacement Bulbs -See Sylvania Comparison Charts
I was considering the Silverstars until I saw the comparison charts for
Silverstars vs standard and longlife halogen bulbs on the Sylvania website.
My Prelude uses H1 bulbs (T-2 1/2 style) and Sylvania's charts showed a 100
hr life for H1 Silverstars vs 225 hr for their standard halogen. Digging
into their definitions yielded some interesting insights. The life rating
is basically where statistically 50% of the bulbs are expected to die, but
the range varies widely.
Also, the actual light output was about 25% LESS for the Silverstars even
though the wattage is upped from 55W to 65W. Presumably, the 4000 degree
color of the Silverstars allows the eye to see (or perceive to see) more
light.
I found the comparisons on their website by searching for details on the
bulb STYLE, once I got the style from the basic bulb number. Other
Silverstar bulbs (has an "ST" suffix) sometimes matched the same light
output as standard halogens, but I think all had significantly less rated
life.
see http://www.sylvaniaautocatalog.com/s...alogenhead.asp
J.
Saturn S. Padua <calculon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ba8uvvs249i5gulbolj8q63e9mm69vlirp@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:46:27 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
> 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 ?
>
> I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
> light, color, etc.
>
> Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
> headlights went out within three days of each other.
>
> I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
> the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
>
> Saturn
Silverstars vs standard and longlife halogen bulbs on the Sylvania website.
My Prelude uses H1 bulbs (T-2 1/2 style) and Sylvania's charts showed a 100
hr life for H1 Silverstars vs 225 hr for their standard halogen. Digging
into their definitions yielded some interesting insights. The life rating
is basically where statistically 50% of the bulbs are expected to die, but
the range varies widely.
Also, the actual light output was about 25% LESS for the Silverstars even
though the wattage is upped from 55W to 65W. Presumably, the 4000 degree
color of the Silverstars allows the eye to see (or perceive to see) more
light.
I found the comparisons on their website by searching for details on the
bulb STYLE, once I got the style from the basic bulb number. Other
Silverstar bulbs (has an "ST" suffix) sometimes matched the same light
output as standard halogens, but I think all had significantly less rated
life.
see http://www.sylvaniaautocatalog.com/s...alogenhead.asp
J.
Saturn S. Padua <calculon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ba8uvvs249i5gulbolj8q63e9mm69vlirp@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:46:27 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
> 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 ?
>
> I replaced the OEM bulbs in my Element with Silverstars....Great
> light, color, etc.
>
> Only problem is that they burnt out after only six months. Both
> headlights went out within three days of each other.
>
> I replaced them with Silverstars again (giving Sylvania the benefit of
> the doubt)-- will be watching the clock closely this time.
>
> Saturn
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