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Bobby
Joined: 01 Apr 2006
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Location: Ca.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject: Sylvania silverstar headlights ? |
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I put a set of these on the KW about a year ago and one already burned out...and I don't even drive at night. A twenty + dollar headlight should last forever :roll:
I like the light they put out, but if they don't last i'll switch back.
Any others have experiance with these lights ? |
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allan5oh
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Location: jackassville (winnipeg, mb)
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Yup that's how long they last. Rarely even close to a year. |
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solo379
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| Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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| A YEAR?:shock: My usually last 3 to 4 months! :sad: But i guess, since i like it, i can afford it! 8) |
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Bobby
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Location: Ca.
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| Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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That's a pretty good deal for Sylvania. Headlights as a constant maintenance item, and at 20 bucks a pop each. The screws that hold on the bezels will strip out from all the replacements.
I called Sylvania and their sending me another set at N/C. I didn't throw a fit, they offered a one time replacement. I just said, what up with a headlight that costs that much not lasting.
It's Funny how it doesn't give the hours they last on the box... I guess they overlooked that somehow. |
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roadranger
Joined: 03 Sep 2005
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Location: Junction of MA CT RI (Putnam CT)
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| The bulbs labeled "long life" put out a little less light than stock (unless your stock is already a long life - quite possible!) and cost a little more than the "stock" bulbs but last many times longer. They are available in the bigger truck stops but not WalMart, etc. They also throw light a bit more "yellow" than stock and are better in fog! Plenty bright enough in my humble opinion, your mileage my vary 8). |
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2hellandback
Joined: 26 Dec 2007
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Location: Idaho
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:49 pm Post subject: ultras |
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The silverstar ultra are supposed to last longer and put out even more light than the standard silverstar and yes mine made it about 10 months.
Ill see if the ultras go a year + they better there about 10 bucks more than the standards like 59.00 a set !!!!! |
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solo379
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| Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 10:42 am Post subject: Re: ultras |
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2hellandback wrote: The silverstar ultra are supposed to last longer and put out even more light than the standard silverstar and yes mine made it about 10 months.
You are probably talking about "bulbs", cause i didn't see "sealed beams"- ultra. Did i miss anything? :roll: |
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2hellandback
Joined: 26 Dec 2007
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Location: Idaho
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| Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: ultras |
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solo379 wrote: 2hellandback wrote: The silverstar ultra are supposed to last longer and put out even more light than the standard silverstar and yes mine made it about 10 months.
You are probably talking about "bulbs", cause i didn't see "sealed beams"- ultra. Did i miss anything? :roll:
Sorry! yes i was talking bulbs not sealed beams. |
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