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Jan 2, 2011 | 11:24 PM

#16

x91j

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what store did you get them from?

Jan 2, 2011 | 11:27 PM

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x91j

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just read up on them the only thing that sucks is that they have half the life of a regular replacement bulb

reg:320 hrs life
silverstar:150 hrs life

Jan 2, 2011 | 11:37 PM

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MTLXJ

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From: Montreal, Canada

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Originally Posted by x91j

what store did you get them from?

I'm from canada, so I got it from canadian tire.

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Originally Posted by x91j

just read up on them the only thing that sucks is that they have half the life of a regular replacement bulb

reg:320 hrs life
silverstar:150 hrs life

I much rather get quality over life span. I couldn't see anything with the old lights.

Jan 2, 2011 | 11:42 PM

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Skipper

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Engine: I6 with Mustang fuel injectors; 60mm Throttle Body;

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Originally Posted by x91j

just read up on them the only thing that sucks is that they have half the life of a regular replacement bulb

reg:320 hrs life
silverstar:150 hrs life

That is good news that they are half the life of OEM because every time I get something new it is an up grade.

Jan 3, 2011 | 10:30 AM

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djb383

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Oil lights, new lights comparison - Dayum!

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Jan 3, 2011 | 11:15 AM

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jcwclm

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http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoHeadlightLoom.htm

if you want them even brighter

Jan 3, 2011 | 11:20 AM

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jcwclm

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or this....http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoBiXenonProjectors.htm

ha!

Jan 3, 2011 | 12:32 PM

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Bimmer_2002

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From: Quebec, Canada

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Well I'm glad you left me a pair I grabbed the last ones lol(I'm guessing you went to Canadian tire)

Yeah I went there too (the one in Kirkland) Lucky there was 2 pairs. I thought you already bought them. lol

Jan 3, 2011 | 12:37 PM

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TrevorNelson

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From: Omaha, Nebraska

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Engine: Inline 6 4.0 liter

Now you guys, don't EVER forget to change your headlight fluid!! Its VERY important!

Jan 3, 2011 | 12:53 PM

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PolarXJ

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Jan 3, 2011 | 01:00 PM

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Bimmer_2002

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Now you guys, don't EVER forget to change your headlight fluid!! Its VERY important!

Ahhhhh crap!!! I forgot!!

LOL!!

Jan 3, 2011 | 08:16 PM

#27

Skipper

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From: Nevada City, California

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Now you guys, don't EVER forget to change your headlight fluid!! Its VERY important!

Whars da drain plug thing anyways?

Jan 26, 2011 | 02:03 AM

#28

BreakOut

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From: Iowa

Year: 1998

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Sooo which headlights did you install? I need a headlight up grade quick.

Jan 26, 2011 | 07:58 AM

#29

fishunterx

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From: St. Helens, Or

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Now you guys, don't EVER forget to change your headlight fluid!! Its VERY important!

Uh.... Is it bad if I accidentally put alternator fluid in my headlights by mistake?

Jan 26, 2011 | 08:13 AM

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Northwoods Snowman

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I think it has a lot more do to with the age than the type of bulb. I can't say for sure on the Silverstars but from what I remember reading on the packaging a while back for H4 bulbs, the numbers didn't add up to much of a performance difference. I'd have to compare them to new OEM or new "lower grade" lights. I didn't want to pony up the extra $$ for the silverstars so when i got my XJ I put the Sylvania Xtravision lights in ($5 each) HUGE difference. They aren't supposed to be much better than stock, but since my old lights were of an unknown age (I think they were Sylvanias maybe) but probably old, the new ones were MUCH better. I'd have to put the Silverstars in NOW if I really wanted to see if they were better and compare them to other new lights. Money is tight, so I'll live with what I have. Could hardly see though whe I got the thing.