[Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights

[Paul Nimz]

Wal-Mart has them for around $35 a pair.  Go to Sylvania's site and look for 
a rebate.  I think there is one on now.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl Prochilo" <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights


>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
>>>
>>>
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>>> Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2004 4:50 PM
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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
>>> Occassional Webmaster
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