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Old Apr 29, 2010
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which do you think is better

My truck came back from the body shop with crappy lights that weren't adjusted and some weren't working so i need new headlights fog-lights and those rear license plate lights.

for headlights my choices are

GE nighthawk platinums
or sylvania silverstars

and i'm not sure which would be a good brand for the fogs or rear lights. please give your opinion on the fogs these are just for now until i can afford my HID's also on a side note has anyone wired HID's into there reverse lamps and second does anyone know how those little license plate bulbs come out. of an 09 bumper.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2010
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I'm very happy with my Silverstar Ultras. You can get them from Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & more for 20 a pair too.
 
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if only i could order them unfortunately i need to get my lights tonight cause i almost got pulled over for my lights this morning so i have to go right now to buy a few pairs the silver stars will be about 50 for the pair.
 
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Honestly I would just buy the normal cheap headlight bulbs then for now.
 
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PHILIPS XTREME POWER BULBS: 80% MORE LIGHT THAN SILVERSTARS. ONLY $35 A PAIR, NAPA AUTO.
 
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80% more light than silverstars is impossible.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2010
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id have to see that 2 believe it ultras r bright
 
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Originally Posted by Machine090767
PHILIPS XTREME POWER BULBS: 80% MORE LIGHT THAN SILVERSTARS. ONLY $35 A PAIR, NAPA AUTO.
I have these lights and love them. Wont be running anything else for now one. I dont know about 80% more light than silverstars but they are very bright. Its up to 80% more light from what Philips says. Ive compared mine to my buddies Ultras and they really are brighter than them. They give off a nice white light too. A lot of people say that the Silverstars dont last very long.
 

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HIDs cost the same if not less Than Silverstars
 
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HIDs cost the same if not less Than Silverstars
They also blind everyone else on the road if they are not done properly.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2010
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Originally Posted by btm757
HIDs cost the same if not less Than Silverstars
You can get Silverstars for $20 a pair if you look around

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They also blind everyone else on the road if they are not done properly.
Yup, stock ranger headlights are not done properly either.
 
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This picture doesnt really do a good job of showing how much light is actually put out but gives an idea on the color. In person they throw more light
 
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