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Old 02-26-2012 | 12:14 PM
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Ok first ones are 15$ for the pair...Second is 20$ for one.
Any BIG difference between the two? In other words I want ones that are closest to stock so they don't outshine the headlights.
1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/170763220334...84.m1497.l2649
2 http://www.ebay.com/itm/880ST-Sylvan...item5197ca44f7
Old 02-26-2012 | 02:39 PM
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You can probably go to your local autoparts store (like Autozone) and pick up those Sylvannia's cheaper.
Old 02-26-2012 | 03:21 PM
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I have always had really bad luck with bulbs off ebay I would stay away if I were you.
Old 02-26-2012 | 05:39 PM
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The blue coated bulbs may look whiter but will be dimmer since the coating blocks some light. Plus, off-brand ebay bulbs tend to be low quality.

The Silverstar bulbs are failure prone. They are not worth the price.

Just stick with Sylvania XtraVision bulbs. They are technically brighter than the Silverstar line (there used to be ratings on Sylvania's site that you could compare and that is what I saw).
Old 02-27-2012 | 06:16 PM
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4300k hids with a 35w ballast. Oem look with 100 times better light output then Oem bulbs. You'll actually notice when the fogs are on
Old 02-27-2012 | 07:38 PM
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^ I would agree even though i don't run hid in my fogs, all the bulbs i've used you can't even see inside the car..




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