LS4 Performance - Going back to Ultras
TML529
12-30-2011, 04:58 AM
Switching back to SilverStar Ultras. I've had nothing but bad luck with every kind of Bulb blowing in the passenger side headlight. H.I.D.'s=Blown bulb,Xenon Bulbs=Blown Bulb....Everything blows with the exception of The SS Ultras.
EmersonHart13
12-30-2011, 09:24 AM
That sucks, the damn silver stars are so expensive!
TML529
12-30-2011, 09:55 AM
Yes they are expensive but compared to buying a new bulb every 4-6 months vs. spending the money upfront 1 time it's really cheaper....And those damn H.I.D. bulbs?????...Fugettaboutit,LoL.
EmersonHart13
12-30-2011, 10:32 AM
True, my sister in laws old car was a bulb blower too. Never did figure out why...
LS1 Racing
12-30-2011, 12:26 PM
I've had the same pair of DDM HIDs in my Impala for two years with no problems.
If you keep blowing bulbs on the same side, then maybe you ought to try to troubleshoot the wiring to that headlight.
Also, when you ran the HIDs, were you running a relay harness?
TML529
12-30-2011, 12:55 PM
When I was running the H.I.D.'s I was using relays and the harnesses. The problem began befors the H.I.D.'s were ever installed though. Xenons went in like the day after purchase. Wemt through various bulbs then to Ultras & 2 H.I.D.'s and finally to back 2 Ultras. Had the wiring checked and nothing was wrong. Just a freak from the factory.
xxtheshockerxx
12-30-2011, 02:38 PM
That sucks, the damn silver stars are so expensive!
get them on ebay. i got a 2 sets of ultras for $48 for my monte.
Mels SS
12-30-2011, 03:28 PM
What is the light out put from the ultras over stock bulbs?
xxtheshockerxx
12-30-2011, 05:04 PM
What is the light out put from the ultras over stock bulbs?
they are alot brighter and they give you alot more visibility on the sides of the road
cacicgtp7
12-30-2011, 08:13 PM
I personally use HIDS in my car, but in my motorcycle I used Orsam Nightbreaker Plus and they are leaps and bounds better than Ultras. IMHO.
spydog
12-31-2011, 12:13 AM
Hi guys tonight on my way home from work my pasinger side headlight went out I got out tapped on the assembly it came back on than I drive over a bump on the road and it went back out agen my question is are my low beam lights on my gxp 9005 or 9006 bulbs??
spydog
12-31-2011, 12:16 AM
Also I just looked into the silver star ultra bulbs I can get a twin pack for $36 with my discount is that a good deal or should I go with hids or a cheap bulb what are some opinions
TML529
12-31-2011, 03:13 AM
Also I just looked into the silver star ultra bulbs I can get a twin pack for $36 with my discount is that a good deal or should I go with hids or a cheap bulb what are some opinions
Here where I am $36 is a good deal. Don't go cheap cause you get what you pay for.
TML529
12-31-2011, 05:25 PM
Okay I have The Ultras installed and I hate them,LoL. After The Blue Xenons the dullness of the Ultras leaves a lot to be desired. Someone here suggested Osrams....I might have to give them a try.
TML529
12-31-2011, 07:24 PM
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/MAXIMUS529/GXP%20PICS/IMG_20111231_125224.jpg
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TML529
12-31-2011, 07:33 PM
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/MAXIMUS529/IMG_20111231_184622.jpg
The Guz
12-31-2011, 07:57 PM
Ultras are known to blow after a few months. In my 99 grand prix I use philips xtreme power in the headlights and osram nightbreakers in the fogs. Best combo that I have had. As an FYI anything with a blue costing on the bulb limits light output. The ultras are blue coated to make them appear whiter.
TML529
12-31-2011, 08:37 PM
Haven't had any Ultras blow on me yet,infact they're the only 1's that don't blow. I've always switched to somethong else before I've ever had to change 1. Curious about those Osram's though.
smokin06impala ss
01-01-2012, 09:52 AM
Ultras are known to blow after a few months. In my 99 grand prix I use philips xtreme power in the headlights and osram nightbreakers in the fogs. Best combo that I have had. As an FYI anything with a blue costing on the bulb limits light output. The ultras are blue coated to make them appear whiter.
^^ X 2 I had them in my Impala and lasted me about 9 months . They both burnt out at the same time , I thought I had a lighting issue when I saw I had no headlights LOL.
WhiteGXP313
01-01-2012, 04:39 PM
I had problems with my hids untill I shut off the feature that turns the lights on when I unlock the car. That with the relay I haven't had any problems. It's something with our auto lights not giving the correct power for the ballast. I never had any problems with my fog lights and they are always on.
^^ X 2 I had them in my Impala and lasted me about 9 months . They both burnt out at the same time , I thought I had a lighting issue when I saw I had no headlights LOL.
I had the sameexact thing happen to me lol
4EVER3
01-04-2012, 09:17 PM
I have the DDM HID kit in my low beam and fog lights. I have had them 2 years with no problems I don't even have the extra harness I just have them hooked up straight to the factory harness. I have a MCSS 07.
TML529
01-05-2012, 05:35 AM
I was looking at that DDM kit the other day and I was tempted to pull the trigger & give H.I.D.'s another shot. I've heard more than a few positive responses about them
heavyft
01-06-2012, 04:05 AM
http://www.autolumination.com/gp.htm
A member from clubgp.
I've used their super white bulbs and they are very similar to the ultras.