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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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No link but search Ebay motors when you get on the page type in silverstar and there will be several vendors to chose from.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Well Dont forget Hella they make a H13 too. They are what I have(gift) and there better then the stock ones I think they are a fuller and whiter light.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Well I had a pair of SilverStars in, but needed 1 bulb for replacement since my wreck.

Went to 3 different auto parts stores, and only one had the 9008/H13 in SilverStar, and they only had the 2-pack.

Got pissed - I don't want 2 bulbs - just one!
And, I can't figure out why Silvania won't make them in the Ultra.

Going back to my stock halogens for the time being..........

Looking for some reviews on the PIAA bulbs now:

PIAA H13

Kind of pricey @ $80
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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I have Silverstar heads and fogs, and I put those in almost a year ago. They're ok, but I don't find them to be any brighter than the stock bulbs.

Next time around I won't be spending that kind of coin on Silverstars ($80 for all 4). I've read some fairly technical reports on GE Nighthawks. Not only are they substantially cheaper, but they're actually supposed to be brighter. They're also supposed to better in rain at night whereas people complain about having difficulty seeing with Silverstars in those same conditions. I admit, the whiter light doesn't seem to cut through the rain at night as well as the stock bulbs did. The Nighthawks are similar to the stock light, but again, they're supposed to be brighter.

I'll give them a shot next time.

http://www.gelighting.com/na/home_li...cts/nighthawk/
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Thanks for that 302 -

I'll definitely consider the Nighthawks.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by stormtech
Thanks for that 302 -

I'll definitely consider the Nighthawks.
If you get them, I'll look forward to hearing what you think.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Im gonna try out the lights that ATOM has. I bought heads and fogs for $15 shipped! I dont think you can beat that. Hope they work well.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by last5oh_302
If you get them, I'll look forward to hearing what you think.
Just did a couple quick Google searches - can't seem to find the Nighthawks in 9008/H13...........
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by stormtech
Just did a couple quick Google searches - can't seem to find the Nighthawks in 9008/H13...........
Well damn! I just checked the GE site, and indeed it doesn't look like they have anything for the F150 from 04 up. Sheesh..when it comes to the F150 I just assume everyone makes something for them.

I guess Nighthawks are scratched off my list

I've never actually looked until you mentioned this.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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HIDs FTW!
 
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
HIDs FTW!
Well, I drive truck, and unfortunately, I have to drive into New England every other night.

I am sick of ricers with cheap HID's that aren't aimed properly - it's just turned me off to them.

And don't get me started with fog lights.........

Well damn! I just checked the GE site, and indeed it doesn't look like they have anything for the F150 from 04 up. Sheesh..when it comes to the F150 I just assume everyone makes something for them.
I was thinking the same thing when looking for the SilverStars - I mean how many 04-08 F-150's are out there...?????
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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I'm looking for another set for my father-in-laws truck. ST 9008 and ST9145's. None on e-bay. Where else is a good place to buy these at a descent price?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by atthelake27
Im gonna try out the lights that ATOM has. I bought heads and fogs for $15 shipped! I dont think you can beat that. Hope they work well.
good deal. i love them vs the silverstars, i think they are 5000k or 5500k, alot brighter
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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i think getting the HID's worth the money
 
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