Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

Hi all!


Has anyone had a chance to compare the stock (9003) bulbs in ~98 Civics vs.
the Sylvania 9003HV or any other "upgrade" bulb?

Any preference/suggestions?

Thanks all!


TB

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

If you need more light then what is provided by the factory, you might
think about not driving. If it's a fashion statement, pick something
that doesn't irritate other drivers.

Tera Baap wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> Has anyone had a chance to compare the stock (9003) bulbs in ~98 Civics vs.
> the Sylvania 9003HV or any other "upgrade" bulb?
>
> Any preference/suggestions?
>
> Thanks all!
>
> TB

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

If you need more light then what is provided by the factory, you might
think about not driving. If it's a fashion statement, pick something
that doesn't irritate other drivers.

Tera Baap wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> Has anyone had a chance to compare the stock (9003) bulbs in ~98 Civics vs.
> the Sylvania 9003HV or any other "upgrade" bulb?
>
> Any preference/suggestions?
>
> Thanks all!
>
> TB

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

If you need more light then what is provided by the factory, you might
think about not driving. If it's a fashion statement, pick something
that doesn't irritate other drivers.

Tera Baap wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> Has anyone had a chance to compare the stock (9003) bulbs in ~98 Civics vs.
> the Sylvania 9003HV or any other "upgrade" bulb?
>
> Any preference/suggestions?
>
> Thanks all!
>
> TB

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

If you need more light then what is provided by the factory, you might
think about not driving. If it's a fashion statement, pick something
that doesn't irritate other drivers.

Tera Baap wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> Has anyone had a chance to compare the stock (9003) bulbs in ~98 Civics vs.
> the Sylvania 9003HV or any other "upgrade" bulb?
>
> Any preference/suggestions?
>
> Thanks all!
>
> TB

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

Well said...

"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3FDDB9AD.26B9A00B@neo.rr.com...
> If you need more light then what is provided by the factory, you might
> think about not driving. If it's a fashion statement, pick something
> that doesn't irritate other drivers.
>
> Tera Baap wrote:
> >
> > Hi all!
> >
> > Has anyone had a chance to compare the stock (9003) bulbs in ~98 Civics
vs.
> > the Sylvania 9003HV or any other "upgrade" bulb?
> >
> > Any preference/suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks all!
> >
> > TB

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

Well said...

"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3FDDB9AD.26B9A00B@neo.rr.com...
> If you need more light then what is provided by the factory, you might
> think about not driving. If it's a fashion statement, pick something
> that doesn't irritate other drivers.
>
> Tera Baap wrote:
> >
> > Hi all!
> >
> > Has anyone had a chance to compare the stock (9003) bulbs in ~98 Civics
vs.
> > the Sylvania 9003HV or any other "upgrade" bulb?
> >
> > Any preference/suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks all!
> >
> > TB

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

Well said...

"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3FDDB9AD.26B9A00B@neo.rr.com...
> If you need more light then what is provided by the factory, you might
> think about not driving. If it's a fashion statement, pick something
> that doesn't irritate other drivers.
>
> Tera Baap wrote:
> >
> > Hi all!
> >
> > Has anyone had a chance to compare the stock (9003) bulbs in ~98 Civics
vs.
> > the Sylvania 9003HV or any other "upgrade" bulb?
> >
> > Any preference/suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks all!
> >
> > TB

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

Well said...

"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3FDDB9AD.26B9A00B@neo.rr.com...
> If you need more light then what is provided by the factory, you might
> think about not driving. If it's a fashion statement, pick something
> that doesn't irritate other drivers.
>
> Tera Baap wrote:
> >
> > Hi all!
> >
> > Has anyone had a chance to compare the stock (9003) bulbs in ~98 Civics
vs.
> > the Sylvania 9003HV or any other "upgrade" bulb?
> >
> > Any preference/suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks all!
> >
> > TB

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

"Forest" <forest@myhome.com> wrote in message
news:IfsDb.5648$0s2.3228@newsread2.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> Well said...
>
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:3FDDB9AD.26B9A00B@neo.rr.com...
> > If you need more light then what is provided by the factory, you might
> > think about not driving. If it's a fashion statement, pick something
> > that doesn't irritate other drivers.
> >
> > Tera Baap wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all!
> > >
> > > Has anyone had a chance to compare the stock (9003) bulbs in ~98
Civics
> vs.
> > > the Sylvania 9003HV or any other "upgrade" bulb?
> > >
> > > Any preference/suggestions?
> > >
> > > Thanks all!
> > >
> > > TB

Gentlemen,

I am searching for a civilized upgrade to my Civic's stock bulbs. I ~am~
concerned with how it would affect drivers in the oncoming traffic and am
confident that there exists a replacement that will provide better
illumination than my current bulbs AND keep the light below other drivers'
eye level. I was looking for some direction in this forum, but I am instead
being told to give up driving! A bit too harsh, wouldn't you agree?

My initial question remains unanswered--has anyone come across a (civilized)
upgrade for 9003 bulbs?

Tera BAAP

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

"Forest" <forest@myhome.com> wrote in message
news:IfsDb.5648$0s2.3228@newsread2.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> Well said...
>
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:3FDDB9AD.26B9A00B@neo.rr.com...
> > If you need more light then what is provided by the factory, you might
> > think about not driving. If it's a fashion statement, pick something
> > that doesn't irritate other drivers.
> >
> > Tera Baap wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all!
> > >
> > > Has anyone had a chance to compare the stock (9003) bulbs in ~98
Civics
> vs.
> > > the Sylvania 9003HV or any other "upgrade" bulb?
> > >
> > > Any preference/suggestions?
> > >
> > > Thanks all!
> > >
> > > TB

Gentlemen,

I am searching for a civilized upgrade to my Civic's stock bulbs. I ~am~
concerned with how it would affect drivers in the oncoming traffic and am
confident that there exists a replacement that will provide better
illumination than my current bulbs AND keep the light below other drivers'
eye level. I was looking for some direction in this forum, but I am instead
being told to give up driving! A bit too harsh, wouldn't you agree?

My initial question remains unanswered--has anyone come across a (civilized)
upgrade for 9003 bulbs?

Tera BAAP

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

"Forest" <forest@myhome.com> wrote in message
news:IfsDb.5648$0s2.3228@newsread2.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> Well said...
>
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:3FDDB9AD.26B9A00B@neo.rr.com...
> > If you need more light then what is provided by the factory, you might
> > think about not driving. If it's a fashion statement, pick something
> > that doesn't irritate other drivers.
> >
> > Tera Baap wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all!
> > >
> > > Has anyone had a chance to compare the stock (9003) bulbs in ~98
Civics
> vs.
> > > the Sylvania 9003HV or any other "upgrade" bulb?
> > >
> > > Any preference/suggestions?
> > >
> > > Thanks all!
> > >
> > > TB

Gentlemen,

I am searching for a civilized upgrade to my Civic's stock bulbs. I ~am~
concerned with how it would affect drivers in the oncoming traffic and am
confident that there exists a replacement that will provide better
illumination than my current bulbs AND keep the light below other drivers'
eye level. I was looking for some direction in this forum, but I am instead
being told to give up driving! A bit too harsh, wouldn't you agree?

My initial question remains unanswered--has anyone come across a (civilized)
upgrade for 9003 bulbs?

Tera BAAP

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

"Forest" <forest@myhome.com> wrote in message
news:IfsDb.5648$0s2.3228@newsread2.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> Well said...
>
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:3FDDB9AD.26B9A00B@neo.rr.com...
> > If you need more light then what is provided by the factory, you might
> > think about not driving. If it's a fashion statement, pick something
> > that doesn't irritate other drivers.
> >
> > Tera Baap wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all!
> > >
> > > Has anyone had a chance to compare the stock (9003) bulbs in ~98
Civics
> vs.
> > > the Sylvania 9003HV or any other "upgrade" bulb?
> > >
> > > Any preference/suggestions?
> > >
> > > Thanks all!
> > >
> > > TB

Gentlemen,

I am searching for a civilized upgrade to my Civic's stock bulbs. I ~am~
concerned with how it would affect drivers in the oncoming traffic and am
confident that there exists a replacement that will provide better
illumination than my current bulbs AND keep the light below other drivers'
eye level. I was looking for some direction in this forum, but I am instead
being told to give up driving! A bit too harsh, wouldn't you agree?

My initial question remains unanswered--has anyone come across a (civilized)
upgrade for 9003 bulbs?

Tera BAAP

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

I have replaced the stock 9003 bulbs on my '94 Civic with Sylvania
9003XV and did see some improvement. Halogen bulbs get dimmer with age,
so I do not know how much of the improvement was due to the old age of
the stock bulbs and how much was due to the 9003XV being better than
standard 9003.

I later added Xenarc 1010 auxiliary HID low beams to the car and that
was a dramatic improvement. These are true HID lights and they are DOT
compliant. Aimed correctly they are quite civilized.

One alternative to 9003 bulbs are the Osram Silverstar H4 bulbs. These
are not the same bulbs as the Sylvania Silverstars. The Osram H4 ST is
50% brighter than standard H4 bulbs but are still 60W/55W bulbs. H4 is
the European equivalent to the 9003 bulb and is not tested for DOT
compliance. Check http://www.suvlights.com/ for more info.

> I am searching for a civilized upgrade to my Civic's stock bulbs. I ~am~
> concerned with how it would affect drivers in the oncoming traffic and am
> confident that there exists a replacement that will provide better
> illumination than my current bulbs AND keep the light below other drivers'
> eye level. I was looking for some direction in this forum, but I am instead
> being told to give up driving! A bit too harsh, wouldn't you agree?
>
> My initial question remains unanswered--has anyone come across a (civilized)
> upgrade for 9003 bulbs?
>
> Tera BAAP

Re: Stock v/s Sylvania HV's Headlight bulbs
 

I have replaced the stock 9003 bulbs on my '94 Civic with Sylvania
9003XV and did see some improvement. Halogen bulbs get dimmer with age,
so I do not know how much of the improvement was due to the old age of
the stock bulbs and how much was due to the 9003XV being better than
standard 9003.

I later added Xenarc 1010 auxiliary HID low beams to the car and that
was a dramatic improvement. These are true HID lights and they are DOT
compliant. Aimed correctly they are quite civilized.

One alternative to 9003 bulbs are the Osram Silverstar H4 bulbs. These
are not the same bulbs as the Sylvania Silverstars. The Osram H4 ST is
50% brighter than standard H4 bulbs but are still 60W/55W bulbs. H4 is
the European equivalent to the 9003 bulb and is not tested for DOT
compliance. Check http://www.suvlights.com/ for more info.

> I am searching for a civilized upgrade to my Civic's stock bulbs. I ~am~
> concerned with how it would affect drivers in the oncoming traffic and am
> confident that there exists a replacement that will provide better
> illumination than my current bulbs AND keep the light below other drivers'
> eye level. I was looking for some direction in this forum, but I am instead
> being told to give up driving! A bit too harsh, wouldn't you agree?
>
> My initial question remains unanswered--has anyone come across a (civilized)
> upgrade for 9003 bulbs?
>
> Tera BAAP