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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Hey guys, just stuck inside for the weekend here. Getting hammered with snow and ice in PA. People have no idea how to drive in this kind of weather, i figure i would stay inside all weekend and do some truck research.

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- I dont want to go HID, but i wanted to know what the brightest bulb was that will fit our oem bulb socket. my headlights are smoked and the bulbs in them dont work like i would like them to at night. -

Thanks in advance guys.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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I put in SilverStar Ultra's in my commuter car. They were a ton brighter than original bulbs and put out a much "whiter" light. IIRC it was $50 for the pair.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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i'm looking it getting 02+ headlight clear, i hear they are good for the money. i have the silverstar and they are much better than the other bulbs i have used.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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I have Sylvania Silverstar Ultras in my truck with '02 style headlights.
Helluva lot better then stock. Proper aiming makes a big difference as well.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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An upgraded relay harness seems to be recommended as well. Its something I am looking into doing as well as I am unhappy with the light output.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Upgrading your wiring harness with relays and heavier wires will help as we and is needed to get the most out of your ultras.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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hm thanks guys, any links to the relay upgrade with the wires. ?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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Another vote for the Silverstars. I don't have the ultras, but even the regular ones are a huge upgrade over stock lights.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 11:01 PM
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Clay is not showing them on his website, but I think he can get the heavy duty harness upgrade. For me, that made as much difference as the bulbs did.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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ok ill have to give him a call or shoot him an email on monday, btw i ment to say "Quick healight Question" instead of picture lol.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by woodnthings
I put in SilverStar Ultra's in my commuter car. They were a ton brighter than original bulbs and put out a much "whiter" light. IIRC it was $50 for the pair.

I did this and re-aimed my lights which was a huge help for my truck.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 06:10 AM
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Clear lenses ($100ish used), relay harness ($75) plus HELLA 80/100 watt bulbs ($20/pair - 1000hr bulbs. www.rallylights.com

Best light you can get IMHO. In years of running them, no one has ever thought i had my brites on when i didnt. Unlike (most - incl. Retro....) HIDs, the optics are retained and focus as well as cutoff lines are intact.

Wish i hadnt done '05 lenses in F350, but with Electrosport dual-beam HIDs, they are ok.

Sylverstars are prolly best bulb at autoparts, but they are waaaaaay overpriced and dont last very long...
 
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by SkySkiJason
Clear lenses ($100ish used), relay harness ($75) plus HELLA 80/100 watt bulbs ($20/pair - 1000hr bulbs. www.rallylights.com

Best light you can get IMHO. In years of running them, no one has ever thought i had my brites on when i didnt. Unlike (most - incl. Retro....) HIDs, the optics are retained and focus as well as cutoff lines are intact.

Wish i hadnt done '05 lenses in F350, but with Electrosport dual-beam HIDs, they are ok.

Sylverstars are prolly best bulb at autoparts, but they are waaaaaay overpriced and dont last very long...
Looking at that website the 80/100's have a WAAAYYYY short lifespan. 100 hrs. compared to 250 or 500 hrs. on the 60/55's. How long are those lasting you?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by DieselCamper01
Looking at that website the 80/100's have a WAAAYYYY short lifespan. 100 hrs. compared to 250 or 500 hrs. on the 60/55's. How long are those lasting you?
Funny, I remembered 'long life' and so my mind saw 1000hr's.

I've had same pair of these for 3yrs in the Excursion: (they were out of HELLA's when I ordered them)
Susquehanna MotorSports - Auto Performance Product

These are the ones I bought for F350 - they had been in truck for prolly 80k miles, LOTS of nite driving. When I put '05 lenses in F350, I kept these for when the Optilux bulbs in the X fail.
Susquehanna MotorSports - Auto Performance Product

I don't care if I had to buy a pair every year - the stock junk on both my trucks was DANGEROUS! Lemme check around with the 8-10 people I've recommended this set-up to and see what they're getting for service-life. I know my friend John recently got the xenon's and said they are amazing!
Susquehanna MotorSports - Auto Performance Product
 
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 07:05 AM
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i has 80/100 on my lasted truck... and i am pretty sure it lasted a lot more then suggested 100 hours. and i used my truck daily... idk why they would put that.
 
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