laxdude3622 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Who has upgraded their lights on their sc? I have seen the full hid conversion kits for like $400. But I was just thinking about putting some Sylvania Silverstars on my car for a temporary solution until i get the money for the full thing. Anyone tried this? I heard these are the closest halogen bulbs to xenon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovlex Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Who has upgraded their lights on their sc? I have seen the full hid conversion kits for like $400. But I was just thinking about putting some Sylvania Silverstars on my car for a temporary solution until i get the money for the full thing. Anyone tried this? I heard these are the closest halogen bulbs to xenon. ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovlex Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 i just put some in my low beams tonight. i like them a lot. they really make the car look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxdude3622 Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 so easy to install and no problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxdude3622 Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 what they cost also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDOwen2 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I replaced headlights, high beams, fog lights and turn signals with Silverstars. Brighter and whiter. Turn signals have a rainbow hue when off, looks neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxdude3622 Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 So you guys haven't had any problems with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxTim Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I got some in my main driving light, not brights, its not really HID, but its just a really bright white, lights up the road a lot better than others, it was $38 for a pair at wal-mart and I got the 9005 or 9006 ones (the ones without the black tips on the end), so a little sanding in the bulb grooves is needed to make them fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbarhorst2 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I drive a lot at night and love my Silverstars. I can definitely see a difference. I think my HIDs on my RX are great, but I would not spend the extra money to put HID in my SC. That's how good I think the Silverstars look and perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grnsc40095 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Just remember! when replacing a xenon bulb DON'T TOUCH THE GLASS it shorten the life of the bulb. If by chance you do, use rubbing alcohol to clean the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liteeyez2001 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 So you guys haven't had any problems with them? ← i have them also...no problems...and are really easy 2 install...PLUG N PLAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernsc300 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Silverstars are good, i have PIAA hyper whites in mine. also replace your fog lights so they match, it looks so much better than stock lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhunt Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 I just replaced my high and low with blue halogen. I still can not figure how to get to the fog lights. I also replaced my backup lights with blue halogen. All 8 bulbs cost about $70.00 on e-bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhunt Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 I noticed in the picture the location of your licence plate. I made a custom bracket that droped the plate about 6". I think it looks better. My personal opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxdude3622 Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 Installed 2 sylvanis silverstars in my sc400 on the low beams, look really nice, alot better than stock. Hey JDOwen2 what is the number code for the running lights or fog lights whatever, and the turn signals? like low beam is 9006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxdude3622 Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 Or anyone do you know what they are for those bulbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxdude3622 Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 nevermind i figured them out, but another thing do my turn signals have to be amber i was reading about that they had to or somethin, so if i replace them it won't be any different color when lit...i'm confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernsc300 Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 I just replaced my high and low with blue halogen. I still can not figure how to get to the fog lights. I also replaced my backup lights with blue halogen. All 8 bulbs cost about $70.00 on e-bay. ← Jack your car up, take the front wheels off, take out the plastic wells, you will see the backs of the fog lights, remove them through there, dont yank them out because there is a small paper clip like holder that keeps the bulb in, disconnect the wire and plug in the new ones I noticed in the picture the location of your licence plate. I made a custom bracket that droped the plate about 6". I think it looks better. My personal opinion. ← are you talking about my car? I have recently gotten a new front bumper without a place for the plate so i have no holes. Installed 2 sylvanis silverstars in my sc400 on the low beams, look really nice, alot better than stock. Hey JDOwen2 what is the number code for the running lights or fog lights whatever, and the turn signals?like low beam is 9006 ← 9006 for low beams, H3 for fog lights, 198 wedge for corner lamps, i dont know the blinker or parking lights, i suggest you unplug the parking lights because they are a pain in the !Removed! to deal with. nevermind i figured them out, but another thing do my turn signals have to be amber i was reading about that they had to or somethin, so if i replace them it won't be any different color when lit...i'm confused ← You can buy chrome plated turn signals with an orange base that way it still gives off an orange color but you cant see it when looking into the head lamp. it will just look chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueviol Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 9006 for low beams, H3 for fog lights, 198 wedge for corner lamps, i dont know the blinker or parking lights, i suggest you unplug the parking lights because they are a pain in the !Removed! to deal with. The parking and signal lights are 1157 and they have the Silverstar ones too which look bluish, but turns amber when lit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxdude3622 Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 How do you install the running light bulbs? I bought two silvania silverstars for them the H3ST and I am not sure how to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernsc300 Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 How do you install the running light bulbs? I bought two silvania silverstars for them the H3ST and I am not sure how to do it. ← dont quote me but im 90% positive you have to crack open the housing to get to it. then again i have not done this mod. i took the easy way out :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxdude3622 Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 yeah i thought i would have to do that :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxdude3622 Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 i'm so lazy :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxdude3622 Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 i meant :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyp Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I also have the silverstars in my SC4 in the highs and lows. They are a LOT brighter and whiter than standard bulbs and look damn cool too. I put HIDs in my RX300 and I would love to put them in the SC too, but for the money I'm not really sure it's worth it. The silverstars cost me $19 each whereas the HID kit cost me $485. You do the math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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