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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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Well one headlight on my 97 Formula went out, so I'm looking to get a new pair. Does anyone have any ideas of a good replacement?
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Thats a very open question, depending on what you are wanting to spend

Silverstars are an inexpensive upgrade cleaner light more white most parts stores will have them, Autozone, Pepboys etc..........

You can also upgrade to a housing type and use 9004 or H4 bulbs like would come on a 98+ camaro or most of the other cars on the market today. check ebay for stuff like this.

Lights #1

light option 2

Light option 3

I am in no way endorsing, nor am i the seller on these, just some ideas for you.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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Thats a very open question, depending on what you are wanting to spend

Silverstars are an inexpensive upgrade cleaner light more white most parts stores will have them, Autozone, Pepboys etc..........

You can also upgrade to a housing type and use 9004 or H4 bulbs like would come on a 98+ camaro or most of the other cars on the market today. check ebay for stuff like this.

Lights #1

light option 2

Light option 3

I am in no way endorsing, nor am i the seller on these, just some ideas for you.
I have the Silverstars, and they were cheap, and they went out in a year. I'm looking to spend between 30-45 for each headlight. Are Pilots good headlights?
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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I have the Silverstars, and they were cheap, and they went out in a year. I'm looking to spend between 30-45 for each headlight. Are Pilots good headlights?
They should be under warranty ,

Dont know about Pilots personally I have the Silverstars that are 3-4 years old, to me the best bang for the buck, but am looking at upgrading to the type that i linked to, you can get a 80/100 watt which will be much brighter than the 55's you have now.

I have a LS1 so i need 4 not 2 so the cost diff has been holding me back , everytime I go to do it i find a diffrent mod to spend on
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...you can get a 80/100 watt which will be much brighter than the 55's you have now.
would you just get brighter bulbs?? or do you have to re-wire anything?
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 12:11 AM
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So I would be replacing the whole housing, and not just internals? Because I have Silverstars and I want a new housing, and those you linked me are only 20 bucks each, and it's JUST the housing, but I have to pick up the bulbs, correct?

I'm thinking about getting number 2....How good are these supposed to be?

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So I would be replacing the whole housing, and not just internals? Because I have Silverstars and I want a new housing, and those you linked me are only 20 bucks each, and it's JUST the housing, but I have to pick up the bulbs, correct?

I'm thinking about getting number 2....How good are these supposed to be?
dont know just examples for you....

The your current bulb is a sealed beam, the new ones that take the 9004 or h4 bulb is the housing and the bulb goes inside them.

Check other places online for diffrent setups, they can be bought either just the housing or with the bulbs and adapters the latter would be my preferance. double check any auctions and ask specific questions to the seller to make sure you are 100% happy.
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