[Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights

[Donald Mallinson]

Mark,

I have the Silverstars in my '96 V8.  They are better than 
OEM type bulbs for sure, and with a better aiming (see my 
other post on that) they do a great job.

I have not tried the harness for more juice to the bulbs, 
but some people that I respect and trust say they noticed a 
difference.  But you don't need that to get at least some 
useful improvment in night vision with the Silverstars.

Don Mallinson

Mark Mucher wrote:

> Larry, etc.
> 
> Let me ax a stupid question...
> 
> Do Silverstars even need an upgraded harness?  If not, do they perform
> better/brighter with one?
> 
> I'm talking specifically about first gens here.
> 
> BTW, Advance/Discount Auto Parts has them for $30 a pair before a $5 rebate.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Mark
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights
> 
> In a message dated 11/6/2004 2:24:26 PM Central Standard Time,
> heikki@patmedia.net writes:
> You may also want to check out: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/
> His site is informative and he is very helpful.
> 
> Rewiring the headlights with relays and direct power can result in great
> gain over the poor stock wiring.  Of course the weak stock design of the
> headlights and the low position (worse if your car is lowered at all) will
> handicap any upgrades you might install, but anything is better than stock.
> 
> I agree with Ian.  There are many options out there that are better/cheaper
> than the PIAA pitch.
> Without commenting on PIAA's (see my previous post) The GI/II's suffer from
> a crappy design of the lens coupled with bad material that yellows quickly. 
> Also as mentioned, almost all SHO's from the factory have the lights aimed a
> bit on the low side. 
> Barring being lowered, First would reaim the headlights see if that helps -
> most likely it won't. 
> 2nd choice will be get a high quality harness with the appropriate relays,
> cost average would be in the mid 30.00's +/- shipping. Then get the
> appropriate silverstar replacement bulb. 
> You should see a very noticeable difference.
> Ford's choice of wire gauage in the stock lighting harness leaves much to be
> desired.
> 
> Larry Eck
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