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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 02:22 AM
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so i was going to get projector headlighs with HID, but i dont know if i am going to do that. what if i get the sylvania silverstar ultra h7 bulbs, are they almost like stock hid? does anyone have any pictures of them in reflectors? i just hate having yellowish headlights.
or what about the piaa Xtreme White Plus h7
 

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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 06:15 AM
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Silverstars - similar color to HID, intensity of halogen, about 5-6 months worth of bulb life (personal experience), and they cost as much as HIDs. They're pretenders. Don't waste your money.
 
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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I agree with Devil. They're a bit brighter than regular halogen, but not enough to make them worth the $$ IMO. I had a pair in my Bronco and had to replace them a couple times a year.
 
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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Honestly, I don't see those Sylvanias being the similar tp HID's. They're far too yellow for them to be like HID's.

If you want HID's, just go ahead and buy the real thing as they're fairly cheap nowadays and there are a lot of DIY available.
 
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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When I had them in my Z they were definitely whiter than halogens. I probably shouldve said it that way:P
 
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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i would buy HIDs no questions asked but i dont have projectors and thats the problem. i guess i will stay with what i have for now.
 
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