Those who have done Silverstars in sealed beam unit
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Those who have done Silverstars in sealed beam unit
After pulling the old bulb out of the 93-97 sealed beam headlamp design, what did you use to seal the new Sylvania Silverstars into the headlamp. And how much were you satisfied with the result of the change.
I need hid's though it's so dark around here...
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I have done this...
I used Permatex High Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, and worked great. I have not had any problems with moisture getting into the lens. Just be careful and take your time when you do this. Be sure to clean the surface and make sure to allow plenty of time of the sealant to dry.
As far as performance, they don't seem to be much ,if any, brighter than stock. However, they do look better than any other bulb out there. They don't have a blue or purple light, they are very white, people will notice they are different but they don't look out of place.
The bulbs are expensive though. About $19 each. I have had to replace each of my bulbs once, they blew about a week apart. So, I've spent $19 * 4 bulbs... plus, the cost of the sealant.
If you've got the extra money to spend, go ahead and get HID. This is the only real way to upgrade your light output. Check out http://www.misterjung.com for the best price.
Later,
Matt
I used Permatex High Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, and worked great. I have not had any problems with moisture getting into the lens. Just be careful and take your time when you do this. Be sure to clean the surface and make sure to allow plenty of time of the sealant to dry.
As far as performance, they don't seem to be much ,if any, brighter than stock. However, they do look better than any other bulb out there. They don't have a blue or purple light, they are very white, people will notice they are different but they don't look out of place.
The bulbs are expensive though. About $19 each. I have had to replace each of my bulbs once, they blew about a week apart. So, I've spent $19 * 4 bulbs... plus, the cost of the sealant.
If you've got the extra money to spend, go ahead and get HID. This is the only real way to upgrade your light output. Check out http://www.misterjung.com for the best price.
Later,
Matt
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That conversion kit on that website looks pretty good and not all that expensive either. Well, i have already done the Silverstar conversion and am waiting for them to dry but i think when these burn out i may just try that HID conversion kit, $400 isn't bad for what you get, do those use the existing headlamp assembly?
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Yes, with that conversion you would use the existing assemblies. As far as the bulb installation, it would be exactly the same as what you just did. The extra part comes in hooking up the HID box and such. I have never done that, but there are some guys on this board that have. In fact, it was on this board that I was recommened/referred to the misterjung website. Try searching, I am sure you will turn up more stuff.
Later,
Matt
Later,
Matt
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From: edison,nj
Originally posted by GoghUA
I have done this...
I used Permatex High Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, and worked great. I have not had any problems with moisture getting into the lens. Just be careful and take your time when you do this. Be sure to clean the surface and make sure to allow plenty of time of the sealant to dry.
As far as performance, they don't seem to be much ,if any, brighter than stock. However, they do look better than any other bulb out there. They don't have a blue or purple light, they are very white, people will notice they are different but they don't look out of place.
The bulbs are expensive though. About $19 each. I have had to replace each of my bulbs once, they blew about a week apart. So, I've spent $19 * 4 bulbs... plus, the cost of the sealant.
If you've got the extra money to spend, go ahead and get HID. This is the only real way to upgrade your light output. Check out http://www.misterjung.com for the best price.
Later,
Matt
I have done this...
I used Permatex High Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, and worked great. I have not had any problems with moisture getting into the lens. Just be careful and take your time when you do this. Be sure to clean the surface and make sure to allow plenty of time of the sealant to dry.
As far as performance, they don't seem to be much ,if any, brighter than stock. However, they do look better than any other bulb out there. They don't have a blue or purple light, they are very white, people will notice they are different but they don't look out of place.
The bulbs are expensive though. About $19 each. I have had to replace each of my bulbs once, they blew about a week apart. So, I've spent $19 * 4 bulbs... plus, the cost of the sealant.
If you've got the extra money to spend, go ahead and get HID. This is the only real way to upgrade your light output. Check out http://www.misterjung.com for the best price.
Later,
Matt
But which kit should i go with?
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Originally posted by PaulN64
I thought about switching to Silverstarts, but do they make anything for the fog lamps?
I thought about switching to Silverstarts, but do they make anything for the fog lamps?
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Originally posted by thabomb180
I may spend the money and go ahead with this.
But which kit should i go with?
I may spend the money and go ahead with this.
But which kit should i go with?
I personally like the 7000k kit. It will kind of have a blue/purple tint to it from an angle, but head on it is white. It is rated at 2800 lumens.
If you want the most light output though, go with the 5200k kit. It is pure white, and is rated at 3200 lumens.
If you want the bluest light, go with the 7500k. It still puts out 2400 lumens, which is much better than your stock bulb.
For comparison purposes, the Sylvania Silverstar 9006 bulb is 4000k and it outputs 1000 lumens.
* I just noticed this note on thewww.misterjung.com site.
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Just an fyi, when I did this mod, I had a chip in the glass from my stock housings, so I bought a new Sylvania 'cool blue' (or whatever it's called) headlamp for when I swap the bulbs, and the fit was much better than my stock housings. I used rubber bands to hold the bulb in while the silicone dried. And I didn't do my high beams, just low beams, I figured if I did all 4, plus the cost of the new headlamp, I might as well spend a little more to do a Hella conversion (or something similar). And I agree with GoghUA, I like the look of the bulbs, but as for driving I really didn't notice much of a lighting improvement, right now I'm saving up for true HID.
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From: edison,nj
Originally posted by GoghUA
You need the 9006 bulb of course. But I am sure you knew that and were asking which k kit to get right?
I personally like the 7000k kit. It will kind of have a blue/purple tint to it from an angle, but head on it is white. It is rated at 2800 lumens.
If you want the most light output though, go with the 5200k kit. It is pure white, and is rated at 3200 lumens.
If you want the bluest light, go with the 7500k. It still puts out 2400 lumens, which is much better than your stock bulb.
For comparison purposes, the Sylvania Silverstar 9006 bulb is 4000k and it outputs 1000 lumens.
* I just noticed this note on thewww.misterjung.com site.
You need the 9006 bulb of course. But I am sure you knew that and were asking which k kit to get right?
I personally like the 7000k kit. It will kind of have a blue/purple tint to it from an angle, but head on it is white. It is rated at 2800 lumens.
If you want the most light output though, go with the 5200k kit. It is pure white, and is rated at 3200 lumens.
If you want the bluest light, go with the 7500k. It still puts out 2400 lumens, which is much better than your stock bulb.
For comparison purposes, the Sylvania Silverstar 9006 bulb is 4000k and it outputs 1000 lumens.
* I just noticed this note on thewww.misterjung.com site.
I guess that would be the 5200k kit, right?
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I just did my conversion this weekend only I took a little different route but the end effect was dramatic.
I went to a NAPA store and bought 4 Wagner 9005 bulbs. Part number BP9005BL (BL stands for Bright Light). These are very bright and are still street legal. They don't have the blue tint or anything like that so if that is what you are after quit reading now. But I twisted out the original bulbs and placed the 9005's in their place. I then used Permatex "Right Stuff" to hold the bulbs in place. This is a little more expensive then RTV but it sets up faster and harder than RTV also so you won't get any vibration issues you could encounter with RTV or silicone.
You will also need to take a stanley knife and remove two ridges inside the connecter on the bulb itself on the outer two bulbs as the connector on the car is not set up for 9005 bulbs. Essentially in the end you have two sets of high beam bulbs that are both on when the brights are on and one set of high beams when your dims are on.
I went out for a test drive a day later and got flashed by nearly every car I passed.
I went to a NAPA store and bought 4 Wagner 9005 bulbs. Part number BP9005BL (BL stands for Bright Light). These are very bright and are still street legal. They don't have the blue tint or anything like that so if that is what you are after quit reading now. But I twisted out the original bulbs and placed the 9005's in their place. I then used Permatex "Right Stuff" to hold the bulbs in place. This is a little more expensive then RTV but it sets up faster and harder than RTV also so you won't get any vibration issues you could encounter with RTV or silicone.
You will also need to take a stanley knife and remove two ridges inside the connecter on the bulb itself on the outer two bulbs as the connector on the car is not set up for 9005 bulbs. Essentially in the end you have two sets of high beam bulbs that are both on when the brights are on and one set of high beams when your dims are on.
I went out for a test drive a day later and got flashed by nearly every car I passed.
