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Old 01-05-2010, 05:14 PM
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Default sad looking head lights

they are kinda dim and just sad looking could i just change the bulbs and would that fix it ?
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Old 01-05-2010, 05:23 PM
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Is it the bulb or the lens that is nasty?
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Old 01-05-2010, 06:05 PM
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lens is fine im guessing the bulb is just getting old?
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Old 01-05-2010, 06:28 PM
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silverstar ultrs get those
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Old 01-05-2010, 07:23 PM
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lens is fine im guessing the bulb is just getting old?
Well, if it's not the lens then it's probably the bulb... so time to upgrade.
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Old 01-05-2010, 07:24 PM
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will the ultras have a blue tint?
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No they dont
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Old 01-05-2010, 07:30 PM
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how much$ around 50?
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Old 01-05-2010, 07:32 PM
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you can get an hid kit for 50
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Ya I think mine were 40-50 dollars

Here is how bright they are
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Old 01-05-2010, 07:36 PM
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i may check into those
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I just got the Silverstar Ultras a little while back, and love them. Would highly recommend them.
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STL, is there a big difference between the ultras and the regular silverstars?
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I think it is just a tad bite brighter seems to also have a wider light patter left to right
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Old 01-06-2010, 08:05 AM
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the philips xtreme power bulbs are good also.
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