[Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights

[Mark Mucher]

Again, I got mine at Advance for 29.97 for two (last two 9004s for first
gen) and they DO have a $5 rebate.

Installed one today (as a test) and I'll try it tonight - maybe take pix?

Mark


-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ian Fisher
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 12:56 PM
To: gr8sho@adelphia.net; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] upgrading bulbs in headlights

Check ebay-search for silverstar 9007

That's where I got mine...paid between $20-$30. 

Ian

--- Carl Prochilo <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org>
wrote:

> 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-----
> >> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net 
> >> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> >> On Behalf Of SHOWHAT9@aol.com
> >> Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2004 4:50 PM
> >> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> >> 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
> >> Cam Failure #425

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