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Old 05-13-2004, 02:28 PM
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What is the best aftermarket hyper white or super white or whatever other names they have for them lightbulb that has pretty good light output and doesnt have too much wattage?
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I've searched the site for the same thing, found that most people like the Sylvania (sp) Silverstars - 9005 headlights, 9006 high beams (or also 9005? - not sure - got confused with the Denali stuff), 880 fog/driving, and 3157 turn signals

I've heard PIAAs are nice but much more $$

I called Oreilly's and they had all the Silverstars I need so I'll be going there probably within the next few days.
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Silverstars for sure. I'm really happy with them in my truck.
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i love my silverstars. denali's go with the bright bulbs in both sides.
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I just put in the 9006 and 9005 and turn signal lamps - the 880's didnt fit my fog/driving, those I found out are 4157 for the daytime driving and 9145 for the fog lamps. I know I should have looked before buying them.....no biggie

Looks like they dont have Silverstar 4157's yet, but I hardly use the daytime driving lamps anyways.

The turn signals look much better when off, being kind of a pearl color instead of orange. and the regular headlights and high beams are much brighter/whiter Haven't road tested yet...
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pics of the turn signals. i am confused, are they pearl when off but then light up orange? i hate how with my clears and the orange bulb it looks like i have an orange reflector in there.
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I'm using plasmaglow blues and they are awesome. They get alot of compliments from people.
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Originally Posted by niwtsol
pics of the turn signals. i am confused, are they pearl when off but then light up orange? i hate how with my clears and the orange bulb it looks like i have an orange reflector in there.

yes, the Silverstars light up orange but when off they are a pearl color

these pics aren't very good - this is just with the camera flash, but you get the idea

first is stock orange, 2nd is Silverstars
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Vote for Silverstars !
On my turn signals - I removed the orange and replaced them with clear bulbs
All four lights have clear bulbs in them.
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I get em at cost so I use PIAA. They are much higher wattage and work extremely well. I have not had any issues with overhating the housing and I run my Hi's and low at that same time.

Best bulb out there IMO. but for the money Silverstars would be my next choice.


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