06-17-2008, 11:24 AM
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Watch out for the Silverstar bulbs.
Just a warning if you're thinking about using them. We had them in the Boxster for about a year and now we have nice, round, burned-in marks in both headlights from the high temps. 
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06-17-2008, 01:55 PM
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It sounds like you bought the wrong wattage 
They can't be more than 55 watts (iirc) or you'll have burned lenses.
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Just a warning if you're thinking about using them. We had them in the Boxster for about a year and now we have nice, round, burned-in marks in both headlights from the high temps. |
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06-17-2008, 05:27 PM
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I'm pretty sure they were the right wattage, but I'll check as soon as I find the second bulb that wasn't burned out. One burned out so I replaced both when I saw the brown circle and kept the good one for one of my other cars.
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2000 Boxster Speed Yellow/Black 5-Speed
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1992 Daughter White/Blonde Top
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06-17-2008, 05:36 PM
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I ran Silverstars on clear halogens for 4k and never saw any indications that anything was burning.
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06-17-2008, 06:29 PM
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yea, i'd say check the wattage. anything over 55 watts will probably fry some wires.
i ran the silverstars for like 6 months without any problems, until i upgraded to my current 6500K HIDs
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06-17-2008, 08:52 PM
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I used them and thought they were great. They are a lot brighter and more white than stock......then I saw the burn marks slowly apear I didn't notice them for about 6 months after.
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06-18-2008, 06:50 AM
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i've got silverstar for about a year now and definitely love the way it looks and so far i got no burn marks on bothe headlight *crossing finger*
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06-18-2008, 08:34 AM
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You folks that are having burn marks/discolouring could you please post the details of the bulbs eg h7/wattage of them. It would be great information for the rest of us
Thanks guys, Jim
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06-21-2008, 04:01 AM
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No verification on wattage of these bulbs causing the discolouration?
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06-21-2008, 08:13 AM
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Mine doesn't cause discoloration but I remember when I was ordering it, I almost ordered the wrong one and the guy corrected it. I just can't find the old shipping box and my original order that indicates the wrong one...
As soon as i find it, I'll post it up
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06-21-2008, 01:23 PM
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Thanks man, the only reason I ask is to prevent others from making the same error because the lenses aren't cheap.
Personally, I think a proper HID kit is the way to go. There are some decent after market kits now that are small enough that they require no alterations to your car.
Tons of threads on this subject. (both here, renntech.org and PPBB)
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Originally Posted by unklekraker
Mine doesn't cause discoloration but I remember when I was ordering it, I almost ordered the wrong one and the guy corrected it. I just can't find the old shipping box and my original order that indicates the wrong one...
As soon as i find it, I'll post it up |
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