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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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Which bulb should i get?

Too bad there is no PIAA super plasma for 9007 cause I like that one.
Some said Sylvania is a good one, but some said Eurolite is better than Sylvania.
Anyone have pictures of those bulbs on the car?
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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Honestly, it all depends on what you like. The Sylvania Super Stars are definitely brighter and whiter than any bulb I've seen (in 9007). The Eurolites, at least for me, made it easier to see the road. The ones that you choose will ultimately come down to preference.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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That's very true; everybody has his own preferences.
But since I have no idea on how they look, I should ask for your opinion before I buy something and hate it.

I hate PIAA Xtreme white cause they're still yellow.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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If you have AIM, hit me up, I'll give you my take on both.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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PIAA platinum hyperwhites.... errr... or something to that effect, i have the platinums and they are "white" i believe the hyperwhites are a light blue in hue.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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chopits - If I can borrow a digital cam tomorrow, (weather permitting) I'll take pics of each for you. No promises though b/c I have to find a digi cam.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by myfirstnewcar
If you have AIM, hit me up, I'll give you my take on both.
I don't use AIM
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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PM'ed you.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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Going from the stock bulbs, anything you decide to do will be a major improvement.

Eurolites:
Advantage: The cost was only $20. The bulbs have a little bit of color to them, this made them great during times where it was raining outside. Brighter than stocks.
Disadvantage: I don't know if this is normal or not, but I had one of the bulbs die on me after 9 months, I expected them to last longer than that. Not as bright as I would have liked.

Sylvanias:
Advantages: Very bright, and very white, making the road light up beautifully. They don't give you the ricer looking fake HID look. Brighter than the stocks. Great word of mouth (i.e. Many, and I mean many, people will swear up and down that they are GREAT bulbs). Produce more of a natural light that is less straining on the eye (at least for me).
Disadvantages: The cost was nearly $40. During rain, it is very difficult to see the road, it looks as though you don't have any headlights on at all.

That's all that comes to the top of my head at the moment, I'll let you know if I come up with anything else.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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i have tha silver stars and they r worth tha money! alot brighter and very white!
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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what do you guys think about the piaa and the silverstars? anybody tried them both??
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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Every eurolite bulb I have ever bought has burned out in 6 months I'm not impressed with them I would go with anything else
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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my recomendation is for the sylvania silverstars, best quality to cost ratio, last forever and are bright white.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 11:25 PM
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i have owned both and i would have to say that if you were looking not to go HID then the sylverstras are the way to go...my first new car listed the pro's and con's of both brands...there is not another light like the sylverstars but they can be expensive for plain bulbs...
my experience:
eurolite: was ok..didnt really expect much to begin with...very dim...looks bright when your looking at it but you wont see anything when driving uless its really dark
sylverstars: a lot brighter but still a little dim for my liking...but big difference for the eurolight to these lights...worth the money but mine burnt out in 9months so i went HID

HID: prolly one of my most favorite mods...nothing like it and i love every minute that im using them...very costly(but hey my cousin from the philipinnes got it for me....FREEEEBIE!!!)
but if had to buy it i would...definately worth it
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 09:02 AM
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I want to buy HID, but I'm also afraid it will glare since it's not using projector.
I like Philips 4100K
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