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Originally Posted by blinkwatt
Does anyone have any expierence with the Sylvania Silverstar lights before I buy them? I heard that if you run lights with a higher temperature then stock you can possibly burn your headlights? The Silverstars run at 4000k and the standard halogens run at 3200k,does this really matter to the point where it should be a concern?
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Hi,
The Main issue is the reflectors built inside the Headlight case. If it gets too hot in there (and they are poorly ventilated), the heat will deform the reflectors and you'll never be able to properly aim the Headlights. It's not so much an issue of the Temp of the Bulbs as it is the Build-up of heat inside the Case(s). Plus, the problem is progressive, that is, the deformation occurs slowly over time.
Personally, I wouldn't do it. The gain you'd get with these bulbs would not, IMHO, be significant enough to warrant the risk...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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