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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 06:50 PM
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Which model of the Sylvinia SilverStar will fit my 1999 F250 Superduty ?
Are there any connection problems ?
I've read where the Ultra is even better.
Any help or suggestions ?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:07 PM
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Should be just a standard 9007 bulb. Yes the ultras are worth the extra money since they do make a big difference over stock.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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Same here, Ultra's is what I put in as well. Just plug & play.......easy install.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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I just out in the piaa lamps nice improvement over stock
 
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 08:58 PM
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I've read in reviews that the life span is pretty bad. How long are these lasting before they burn out?

My stock bulbs are horrible and I need to make a change.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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I read a lot of bad reviews on silverstars and piaa was rated much better
 
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 09:14 PM
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I have had mine in for a little over 4 years
 
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I saw the PIAA ones at 4 wheel Parts in Indy. The guy said the SilverStars were as good and cheaper. My headlights suck. I switched them out last year... they still suck. I put in Sylvinia something... can't remember if SilverStar or Ultra. I'm thinking of adding a separate relay for them so they have a more direct current path. My '66 F100 (that I miss dearly) had headlights this good.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 09:28 PM
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I've had the Sylvania Silverstar Ultra's in my F-250 for @ 6 years, and in the Excursion about 2.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 09:47 PM
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On the topic of headlights,are the pigtails RiffRaff sells that converts our harnesses from the 9007 bulbs to the 9008/H13 bulbs an improvement? Are the 9008/H13 bulbs brighter?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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On the topic of headlights,are the pigtails RiffRaff sells that converts our harnesses from the 9007 bulbs to the 9008/H13 bulbs an improvement? Are the 9008/H13 bulbs brighter?
Those pigtail adapters are for 05 plus headlights on 99-04 trucks or excursions.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 09:51 AM
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I have had the ultras for two years. Had the right side burn out after 8 months. I was told since they are an essentially hotter bulb they are more prone to burn out...especially if you are off roading at night. Since I use mine for a hunting rig from Sep-Jan I think that had something to do with mine.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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From the Sylvania bar chart for "life of bulb" ( 4 bars is the maximum)
standard 4 bars
xtravision 2 bars
cool blue 2 bars
silverstar 1 bar
silverstar ultra 1 bar
 
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 06:02 PM
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OK, that sucks. What's a guy to do if he wants to be able to see the road at night?
 
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My Silverstar's are at least 6 years old now.
 
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