So today..

[LaneKJ]

I decided to get some new headlight bulbs to replace the not-doing-the-job stock halogens. I got the Sylvania SilverStar ZXE 9007s. I was told by the sales person at Advanced Auto that they would have a blue tint to them.

After installing them, Im clearly disappointed. They are just white bulbs. Nothing more. I will give them the fact that they are whiter than the halogens. But still, no blue. :icon_frown:

Im gonna take the KJ for a spin tonight and see if they're any brighter. Hopefully they are.

 

[dude1116]

Are those bulbs just simple plug and play?

 

[67Customs]

For future purchase info, the Phillips Blue Vision bulbs have more of a blue tint to them and put out plenty of light. Also, they have a better reputation of out lasting the Silverstars.

It isn't a ricer blue tint either.

 

[LaneKJ]

Are those bulbs just simple plug and play?

Thats exactly it.

 

[tjkj2002]

I decided to get some new headlight bulbs to replace the not-doing-the-job stock halogens. I got the Sylvania SilverStar ZXE 9007s. I was told by the sales person at Advanced Auto that they would have a blue tint to them.

After installing them, Im clearly disappointed. They are just white bulbs. Nothing more. I will give them the fact that they are whiter than the halogens. But still, no blue. :icon_frown:

Im gonna take the KJ for a spin tonight and see if they're any brighter. Hopefully they are.

To a point more blue bulbs produce a brighter white light,after a certian temp(K) they actually look blue.The less temp they look yellow,more temp and they look blue,extreme temps and they look purple.

 

[02LibbySport]

I believe 6000k is the most light output you can get before you just start changing colors. I think 3000k is yellow 8-10k is a blue tint and around the 11-13k is purple tint but I'm not 100 percent sure.

 

[tommudd]

Proven fact that blue tint is not brighter, only tricks the eyes into thinking it is, actually somewhat dimmer Plus they look tuner
www.danielsternlighting.com

 

[Akedos]

I use Silverstar Ultras... have in every vehicle I've ever owned. They make a difference. You can really see how white they are when you pass someone on the highway. I recommend them, never had issues. And yes they are plug and play.

 

[badkittystt]

Hm, this is rather interesting. I know nothing about the different lights but next time I have a paycheck that isn't already spent I want to replace all the lights in Mr. Darcy. One of my turn signals is out so I figured I'd just upgrade everything. I'm not looking for anything crazy, certainly don't care about "ricer blue" but the roads are very dark and curvey here so a little brightness upgrade would definitely be nice. I noticed you guys mentioned "plug and play" a few times which I assume means you just stick em in, but what would the alternative be?

 

[Torx]

Before you change out your headlight bulbs, make sure that you are getting enough voltage to the bulbs in the first place. I forget the figures but for every 1 volt of drop to your headlights you lose x amount of lumens from your headlights. The more voltage drop the less light output. I put in one of these headlight relay kits and the difference was amazing!
http://www.painlessperformance.com/webcatalog/largeview.php?SearchField=30816&SearchAll=4x4 OffRoad

 

[Torx]

This will explain things a little bit better.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/relays/relays.html