[Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights

[Carl Prochilo]

I stopped into Advance today to buy some parts.  It looks like they are
trying push these new bulbs with sales incentives.  Unfortunately they
didn't have the bulbs for the Taurus in stock.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Sun, November 7, 2004 9:11 am, Donald Mallinson said:
> 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
>> 97TR
>> Mods
>> Welds
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