Silverstar Ultra Headlights

LittleStevie · Jan 21st, 2007, 11:56 AM

Figured I'd report on my experience with Sylvania Silverstar Ultra headlights, as they are relatively new and I haven't seen any prior discussion.

With Sylvania's aggressive marketing campaign, I gave these $50 bulbs a shot to try for better illumination and safer night driving. Bottom line, save your $$.

The difference from the OEM bulbs on my '05 Pathfinder is barely perceptible, even in my before & after pics. The light is very slightly whiter, but does not appear to increase total light output or field of vision. Depending on how long these bulbs last, I will likely go back to the standard OEM headlight for simple, long term reliability.

Z_Rated · Jan 22nd, 2007, 08:21 AM

Interesting, made a huge difference on my '05 Frontier, but I too wonder how long they will last. Been running mine for about two or three months now. When I got them they were cheaper than the regular Silverstars at $30.00 a set. Z

***Jeff*** · Jan 22nd, 2007, 02:26 PM

I've only had bad experiences with Silverstars...(lasting only a year)

Been using Cool Blues for over a year now ever since I converted to 9007s in my Maxima. I've used CBs in my other cars w/out problems.
I have heard of people having problems with CBs but I never saw it. They are cheaper too.

IMO, different types of bulbs won't really 'improve' the output or field of vision...they just change the color somewhat so it gives a placebo effect. OEMs have a bit more of a yellow-ish look to them.
Best way to improve output is to upgrade to a custom HID projector setup. (in my opinion)

gtrbluespec · Feb 22nd, 2007, 07:53 PM

i have had cool blues in my neon and it fried the bulb socket and i had to replace it......it seems like they get too hot and the socket couldnt handle it.....

***Jeff*** · Feb 23rd, 2007, 07:24 AM

No offense but I wouldn't put it past Dodge to skimp out on quality parts.

***Steve*** · Feb 23rd, 2007, 09:04 PM

The only benifits Ive ever seen from silverstars is if your running clear corners or something that requires an amber bulb and you want a bulb that doesnt appear to be amber when unlit. Aside from that save your $ IMO. There are equivelants out there for less.