Sylvania Silverstar Lights

[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?

[MNBoxster]

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?

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

[mjw930]

I'll respectfully disagree with Jim on this one. The color temperature and the heat generated by the bulb are two completely separate things. Color temperature is a measure of the frequency of the light, heat is measured by the wattage output.

The Sylvania Silver Stars are a perfectly fine addition to the Boxster. I've used them in all my none HID vehicles ever since they were introduced with absolutely zero problems.

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[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by mjw930

I'll respectfully disagree with Jim on this one. The color temperature and the heat generated by the bulb are two completely separate things. Color temperature is a measure of the frequency of the light, heat is measured by the wattage output.

The Sylvania Silver Stars are a perfectly fine addition to the Boxster. I've used them in all my none HID vehicles ever since they were introduced with absolutely zero problems.

Hey,

You're absolutely correct on this one... late night BrainFart by me I'm afraid. Thanks for the clarification...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[bigislandboxster]

I've been using them for the last 6 months, no problems at all....They are brighter and whiter thats for sure!

[K80Kid]

I have them in my Box 2001S. They are much brighter and whiter! Huge difference compared to the normal halogens. Absolutely no sign of heat build up.

I highly recommend them!

[denverpete]

Originally Posted by mjw930

I'll respectfully disagree with Jim on this one. The color temperature and the heat generated by the bulb are two completely separate things. Color temperature is a measure of the frequency of the light, heat is measured by the wattage output.

The Sylvania Silver Stars are a perfectly fine addition to the Boxster. I've used them in all my none HID vehicles ever since they were introduced with absolutely zero problems.

All lamps (light bulbs) have a temperature rating in Kelvin which relates to the color of a flame at that same temperaure. If you look at the flame from a lighter you'll see that it's blue/white at the center (hottest) and gets progressively orange as you move out (cooler).

Interestingly, the color of lamp generally has no correlation to the amount of light (lumens). However, it can dramatically affect the perception of brightness. Most people find bluer or whiter light to be brighter than orange even when both produce the same amount of light.

[porscheguy]

i bought some lights from ebay for about $13.00 plus shipping and they were way better than stock. they have some what of a blue look to them not ricey but more of a xenon look. the brand was eurodesigns

[eslai]

There's a bit of info about this in this thread also:

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2517

[szentej]

You can use whatever type of bulb you like as long as it is an H7 with 55 watts output. An H7 with 100 watts output will probably help melt your reflectors and or light housing.
The color temperature (4000k vs. 3200k) only shows the whiteness of the light.