Burning H7 headlight bulbs???

[liteswap]

the European Silverstars are a little better than the US SPec ones. The US Spec ones have a slight tint to them decreasing output.

 

[Bijou-MP5]

the European Silverstars are a little better than the US SPec ones. The US Spec ones have a slight tint to them decreasing output.

osram siliver star=european
sylvania silver star= US Spec right?

 

[liteswap]

That is my speculation... not confirmed though.

 

[AndrewSilverMP5]

Actually, you are completely right ... I spoke to a Sylvania rep, and she told me that there are 2 main differences between the American and European versions.

1. The american version has a coat of film on the bulb that filters out red/yellow light, for a slightly "whiter" appearance.
2. The european version has a slightly different beam pattern because european road signs are built taller than here in the US.

And Osram is the parent company of Sylvania. I think the silverstars are just marketed under the Osram name because it is more well known over there. But the bottom line is they're all made in the same place

 

[Bijou-MP5]

hmm....then which one is brighter, I meant in whiteness? US or Euro?

 

[liteswap]

Euro

 

[AndrewSilverMP5]

"whiter" ... technically the american versions ... "brighter" the europeans. I'm thinking that the difference between them is minimal at best, however. We'll see ...

 

[Bijou-MP5]

hmm... because I was looking for something looks nice and bright.
not like factory one's.
and since powerbulbs offeres that if you buy any pair of headlights you get H3 Osram foglights for free.

 

[AndrewSilverMP5]

Keep in mind that the H3 Osram fog lights are "All season" ... not the silverstars. They may not be the "white" color.

Damn ... I bought my silverstars when they were offering the phillips blue vision sidelights for free ... wtf can i do with those ? I wish i waited a week and got the H3's instead, even if they may not be white.

 

[Bijou-MP5]

how long did it take you to get the products andrewSilverMP5?

 

[AndrewSilverMP5]

8 days and counting ... heheh. I ordered them last Wednesday, and the sales rep said they would arrive withing 7 to 10 days. So they've got until Monday night before I start splitting hairs

 

[liteswap]

Well... they are in a different country Give them some time

Should you need anything from us... let me know. the 10% mazdamp3 discount still applies

We will have LED lights in our new store as well.

 

[AndrewSilverMP5]

The silverstars arrived on the 4th, and they were in that night! I'm very happy with them. They don't look much different from stock in the daylight, but they are drastically whiter at night. (2thumbs)

 

[Bijou-MP5]

did you get free pair of osram fog lights too?
I bought my HID from liteswap today!!! (bowdown)
but silverstars will be great too!!!

 

[AndrewSilverMP5]

No ... I got the Phillips sidelights ... I'm planning on ebaying them and making some money back.

Yay for HIDS! (yippy)

DaveB's Gauge rings came in today ... those are going in as soon as I find a phillips head.

 

[Bijou-MP5]

You will love Dave's Gauge rings.
It gives 100% factory option or something.
talk about luxurious looking. yay~