After all the headlight threads Ive read.. and people screaming "USE OSRAM SILVERSTARS" I finally learn that they dont make bulbs for our headlights. Fogs only.
So, if I were to get the H1s, what would you suggest for the headlights?
Sylvania Silverstars I dont really want to use.. but might if they will be a decent match in color.
Arent the Sylvania more of a blueish color and the OSRAM white?
I cant fork over the cash for HIDs at the moment. I know someone will want to sneak that comment in there.
Im just tired of outrunning my headlights on the highway. Ive finally got my fogs to work and just need new bulbs. Would like to get the headlights done too.
That best you'll be able to do is to get Sylvania Xtravisions, which are Sylvania Silverstars without the light-robbing tint. They're also half the price. Or hack a 9005 to fit.
Osram Silverstars aren't made in HB3/HB4 (9005/6) because the market they target is more concerned with actual performance that looks.
how did i get the 9006 and 9005 silverstars 2 yrs ago then? im very confused... unless people made fake silverstars o_O
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You can get Silverstars in the U.S. OSRAM Sylvania is the European branch. Their bulbs, even with the same numbers, are different.Originally Posted by AzNaLaN15
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Just hack some hack the 9005 up to fit into 9006 port. I did it to mine and it works really good.
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when you do the 9005-->9006 conversion.. do you want to use just a regular halogen bulb? or get something brighter like a silverstar and then get that 9005 to fit?
I helped PrestoMB do his headlight mod, it was quite simple. We picked APC super whites. BE CAREFUL, they make 2 differant types. 1 has a VERY BLUE coating and gives off a ricer blue color. The make another type that has a light coating similar to the Silerstars and their output ir PURE white, no blue. Thats the one you want. Easy mod, Step 1. use an Xacto or similar knife to remove the 2 "rails" inside the bulb's plug. Step 2. You simply trim aprox. 1/8" or less from the top mounting tab and BAM!!! mod done. Step 3. ENJOY 27% more light
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thanks for the info. Ill certainly keep this as an option.
While HIDs are out of my range right now.. I do think I may be able to afford some Depos with DDEs and then later add on the HIDs.
What bulb do the Depos use? H1s?
Will light output still increase over what I currently have (stock)?
If so, I think I might do this along with Osrams in the fogs. That should give me a significant difference in visability until I can afford to purchase HIDs.
Is it difficult to add on HIDs to the projectors when they dont come preinstalled?
no, hard to find currently from a reliable sorces, yes...kinda
~Phil
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1996 BMW 328is Madeiraviolett/Dove Grey: 5 Spd, Sport, Cold Weather & Premium Sound pkgs.
3.5" ECIS/ITG intake -> Samco ASC Delete Boot -> DINAN TB -> M50 Manifold -> S52 Cams | Bav Auto Red-top ignition coils tuned w/ AA software, Dynomax Cats & Stromung exhaust UUC Pulleys & Clutch stop, FDM=Zionsville radiator, Mishimoto Tank, SAMCO hoses, Fidanza LTW flywheel & M3 clutch, UUC Evo3 SSK, 3.23 LSD, Koni/Eibach Adjustable Damper suspension, PUR RSM's & RTABs, CF Strut brace, UUC Swaybarbarians, Motorsport X-Brace, 17x8 Beyern Mesh wheels Hella CELIS projectors + 5k TRS HID's, Fog delete=Brake cooling duct, LTW wing, ///M Bumper & R. Diffuser
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