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My truck is just now a year old, I put new Silverstars in wgen it was new, I've replaced both sides once, and the passeneger side is out again. THESE THINGS SUCK! (nice and bright though)

I'm putting in a set of PIAA's today, I'll let you know what I think of these.

ken1mod Senior Enthusiast

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these higher output bulbs simply trade filament life for brighter more efficient operation. I was thinking of switching to these for the high beam only. what do you think?

 

Ken

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My truck is just now a year old, I put new Silverstars in wgen it was new, I've replaced both sides once, and the passeneger side is out again. THESE THINGS SUCK! (nice and bright though)

I'm putting in a set of PIAA's today, I'll let you know what I think of these.

 

 

Did anything touch the glass on thr bulb before or while you were installing them? I've had the same Silverstars on my Suburban for almost four years.

Bish Senior Enthusiast

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My truck is just now a year old, I put new Silverstars in wgen it was new, I've replaced both sides once, and the passeneger side is out again. THESE THINGS SUCK! (nice and bright though)

I'm putting in a set of PIAA's today, I'll let you know what I think of these.

 

 

Did anything touch the glass on thr bulb before or while you were installing them? I've had the same Silverstars on my Suburban for almost four years.

 

 

I agree on the touching the glass. Any oil from fingers will cause them to fail prematurely. Having said that, I have heard lots of complaints about longevity or lack thereof. I get about 2-3 years out of mine. I have them in the low beams, high beams, and fog lights. The fogs don't get used much. I personally don't mind replacing them every couple to few years. It is a fair trade off for much better lighting IMO.

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Depends on the style of housing that the bulb is inserted to, temperatures, and if you touch the bulb. A friend just turned his Silverstars on in his Subaru (glass housing, not plastic like GM) at 10 degF and both blew within a few seconds. He's had to replace his a few times already in varying conditions (he's careful not to touch the bulbs).

 

He just switched to the high output GE bulbs...we'll see how those last.

 

I've loved the silverstars but haven't had great luck with longevity either. It really comes down to the point that if you drive a lot at night, and like the extra light, you'll end up paying for it...thru additional bulbs if you go with silverstars....

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My truck is just now a year old, I put new Silverstars in wgen it was new, I've replaced both sides once, and the passeneger side is out again. THESE THINGS SUCK! (nice and bright though)

I'm putting in a set of PIAA's today, I'll let you know what I think of these.

 

 

Did anything touch the glass on thr bulb before or while you were installing them? I've had the same Silverstars on my Suburban for almost four years.

 

 

Always very carefull about that, have worked in automotive for over 20 years, can't imagine how many times I've seen that, so not me.

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My truck is just now a year old, I put new Silverstars in wgen it was new, I've replaced both sides once, and the passeneger side is out again. THESE THINGS SUCK! (nice and bright though)

I'm putting in a set of PIAA's today, I'll let you know what I think of these.

 

I have had one in my bike for 2 years now with no problems..

 

I also put them in th etruck when I bought it.. (November 06) We will see how they work out in the truck.

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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I run Wagner True Views and they are far better than stock but I will admit they will not last as long as a std bulb.

 

I also dicovered that in a single bulb system like on my Caravan that I travel in for work, you better not hold both high and low on for an extended period. They will explode.

 

I was driving at night about 2 weeks ago in some pretty bad rain on a small country road and was using my High beam flash option to cheat the system and run both high and low beams at the same time. After about 15 mins, one of them blew out on both low and high. Once I inspected it, I discovered it really did blow out. It exploded and sent hot glass all into my plastic lens. It was hot enough that it melted into the plastic and is stll there.

 

I will know better next time.

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My truck is just now a year old, I put new Silverstars in wgen it was new, I've replaced both sides once, and the passeneger side is out again. THESE THINGS SUCK! (nice and bright though)

I'm putting in a set of PIAA's today, I'll let you know what I think of these.

 

 

FYI:

Silverstars only have a one yr warranty, and will traditionally last about that!

This from Sylvania, as I questioned my failure in less than 9 months.

I also am one who had these in my old `97, for 4 years, no problems there!! Brighter light, less duration of bulb life. So, I guess that is why the came out with the newer version of Silverstars with longer life.

Let us know on the pIAA

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silverstars here. had for about 2 1/2years hi and low. no problems. they were in my 91 that rolled over and survived and are now in my 2000. i'm happy with the light.

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My '03 just turned 4 this month and I've had the same set of Silverstars(hi and lo) for the life of the truck. No problems whatsoever.

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My truck is just now a year old, I put new Silverstars in wgen it was new, I've replaced both sides once, and the passeneger side is out again. THESE THINGS SUCK! (nice and bright though)

I'm putting in a set of PIAA's today, I'll let you know what I think of these.

 

You might find this to be interesting reading. Many here will not agree with the opinions of the author on whether or not your lights are actually brighter but his explanation of why your Silverstars are burning out more quickly is likely pretty close to the mark.

 

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bu.../good/good.html

 

Hope you find it as interesting as I did.

ricko2 Enthusiast

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My truck is just now a year old, I put new Silverstars in wgen it was new, I've replaced both sides once, and the passeneger side is out again. THESE THINGS SUCK! (nice and bright though)

I'm putting in a set of PIAA's today, I'll let you know what I think of these.

 

You might find this to be interesting reading. Many here will not agree with the opinions of the author on whether or not your lights are actually brighter but his explanation of why your Silverstars are burning out more quickly is likely pretty close to the mark.

 

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bu.../good/good.html

 

Hope you find it as interesting as I did.

 

 

Very interesting. Wish I read this before I spent all that money on the Piaas. I guess I'll see what happens... Thanks.

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