shtbxr22 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 So I didn't like the way the filaments were looking in my bulbs when I was disassembling the lights, so I ponied up the $50 for some sylvania silver star ultras. here are the results: http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/star91281/0518092009.jpg http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/star91281/0518092018.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rurouni_x Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 should have just got some hids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 less work. after ripping apart the headlights, and painting them i'm feelin' kinda lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORULZleggy Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 yep should have ponied up 50 more busk and got HIDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Not at all, Dynamic Diodes has those small form factor HIDs for only 80 bucks and a lifetime warranty on the ballasts and bulbs. You CANNOT beat that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptan Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Sorry to say, but you will be replacing those Silverstars within a year. They burn out very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Maybe i'll get off my ass in a year and pony up the rest of the money to get the HID's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urs1ne Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 After having HIDs in for 2.5 years I just ripped them out last weekend after my ignitor failed for the second time (and I have had 4 previous bulb failures). I am just sick and tired of the usual 1 headlight not turning on a quarter of the time, bulbs breaking, or an ignitors failing. Everytime I pull up behind another car or am behind someone on the freeway I am looking to make sure both headlights are on, I feel neurotic and its a stupid thing to have to think about. I know my experiences dont speak for everyone but in comparison, going stage 2 has caused me zero problems and exponential amounts of enjoyment. My HIDs have caused me worry, money, time, and trouble with police. I love the better visability, but until I do a JDM headlight swap I think its back to the OSRAM Silverstars for me too. ^ n00bs below this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptan Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 After having HIDs in for 2.5 years I just ripped them out last weekend after my ignitor failed for the second time (and I have had 4 previous bulb failures). I am just sick and tired of the usual 1 headlight not turning on a quarter of the time, bulbs breaking, or an ignitors failing. Everytime I pull up behind another car or am behind someone on the freeway I am looking to make sure both headlights are on, I feel neurotic and its a stupid thing to have to think about. I know my experiences dont speak for everyone but in comparison, going stage 2 has caused me zero problems and exponential amounts of enjoyment. My HIDs have caused me worry, money, time, and trouble with police. I love the better visability, but until I do a JDM headlight swap I think its back to the OSRAM Silverstars for me too. What brand HID kit did you have installed? I've had McCulloch installed for over 4 and half years with no bulb or ballast problems. You've actually been pulled over for having HID's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I am sick of Silverstars, they burn out quick and still look mad yellow, I am really happy with my 6000k heads and fogs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kong Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I am sick of Silverstars, they burn out quick and still look mad yellow, I am really happy with my 6000k heads and fogs though. +1 Think mine burned out after 9 months, but they looked pretty white when first installed. Then i went hid and never looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Yea... I keep burning out silverstars like there's no tomorrow. Finally decided that the next time one goes out its HID's for life. The $95 HID's are lookin good at 5k bulbs. Save me some money in the long run rather than $25 a bulb every 6 months or less. If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urs1ne Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Well Im 2 weeks into stockers again and Im pretty happy. I just may need to aim my headlights a bit higher now. ^ n00bs below this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 If you supply the balasts with a good ground, and power them up right off the battery with a good overlay harness (fused with a relay) and keep them dry you should have no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiedude Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I will NEVER own a car without HID's EVER again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnout8488 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I've had McCulloch installed for over 4 and half years with no bulb or ballast problems. You're one of the few people on the internet that realize the value of buying a good brand HID kit. $80 people? Come on. Buy something good that will last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naimouasta Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I will NEVER own a car without HID's EVER again. + 11 billion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenon expert Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I will NEVER own a car without HID's EVER again. Yep! Same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJLGT Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 i will never own a car without hid's ever again. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeaux Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Ah, had two STi's with HIDs from the factory. They ain't all that. The stock '08 Leggy headlights are good. Just as bright and shine farther than the HID. -joe- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I will NEVER own a car without HID's EVER again. It's a downgrade. My 25k GTI had auto-leveling BI-Xenon headlights. My 33k Subaru has halogen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenon expert Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 It's a downgrade. My 25k GTI had auto-leveling BI-Xenon headlights. My 33k Subaru has halogen.... I can solve that very quickly Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiedude Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I can solve that very quickly Oliver Yes, Oliver sure can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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