RassCar Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I want to get some brighter than factory headlight bulbs without switching to LEDs/HIDs but I don't know much about light bulbs. Currently my top two options are Silvania Silverstar Ultra and Silvania SIlverstar zXe. Anyone have some opinions on the matter? Other lightbulbs you'd recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I want to get some brighter than factory headlight bulbs without switching to LEDs/HIDs but I don't know much about light bulbs. Currently my top two options are Silvania Silverstar Ultra and Silvania SIlverstar zXe. Anyone have some opinions on the matter? Other lightbulbs you'd recommend? I feel like you're options are rather limited if you want to stick with standard halogens. I would probably go "Ultra" as per their website it's the brightest halogen they make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Out of curiosity why not hids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RassCar Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Mostly for the sake of simplicity and ease of repair should something need fixed or replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 idk much about bulbs myself. never really got into lighting much but i plan on getting smoked headlights and have been looking at these. not sure if good bulbs or not though lol. seem to be bright. http://www.yatesperformance.com/lg6710.html/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping&utm_content=LG6710&gclid=Cj0KEQiA-aujBRDqj772vpGfgooBEiQAzWAZUvcWMuN0TKjXQMrk4So-27eQVEL5AxaaXjsNZ2g_-zcaAvsS8P8HAQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Cheers to you for not blinding everyone else on the road with HID's in non-projector housings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 @ im seriously debating going back to regular halogens myself because the HID's dont give me high beams, which sucks by me. Remember too, the brighter bulb you go, the shorter it's lifespan will be in regards to the halogens. We've replaced the gf's bulbs about once a year now, which sucks, but they are soooooo nice compared to the stockers. I use Philips Extreme Power on the gf's focus and love driving the thing at night. Here is the link for the mustang bulbs: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-9007-X-treme-Power-Headlight/dp/B00480N16S Ive always read the Osram Night Breakers are great bulbs too, but never tried them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 @ im seriously debating going back to regular halogens myself because the HID's dont give me high beams, which sucks by me. Remember too, the brighter bulb you go, the shorter it's lifespan will be in regards to the halogens. We've replaced the gf's bulbs about once a year now, which sucks, but they are soooooo nice compared to the stockers. I use Philips Extreme Power on the gf's focus and love driving the thing at night. Here is the link for the mustang bulbs: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-9007-X-treme-Power-Headlight/dp/B00480N16S Ive always read the Osram Night Breakers are great bulbs too, but never tried them. Osram makes really nice stuff, I run their Xenarc 5000k HID's in the retrofits on the scion and they're so damn crisp. They're supposed to last forever too. I'd imagine their halogens are top notch as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake&Bake Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I used the Phillips Extreme Power bulbs on my WRX and they lasted 8 months till one burnt out. Switched to the silverstar zXe and been happy. So much so I just put a set of zXe in the cobra and noticed a huge difference over the bulbs that came with the headlights(American Muscle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellogg Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 napa sells a standard halogen headlight with 100w/80w output instead of 65w/55w.. part number H9007 under their balkamp line..same issue tho with a higher wattage comes a shorter bulb life expectancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I have hids in mine and I have high and low beam. Great output, and still going 3 years strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I liked the Silvania Silverstar Ultra that we had on the wife's civic but they didn't last but a year before burning out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinHrse_98 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Heck if you just want the HID look without the HID pricetag get some ebay halogens (if you're a cheapskate like me). Here's the ones I put in a Subaru and they work dang good. Can't really beat em for $5 shipped. http://www.ebay.com/itm/171500765988 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RassCar Posted November 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Not trying to mimic HID's, just want a brighter bulb. The headlights on my car are darker than OEM so brighter bulbs would be nice, the white color would just be a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
