Register Log In

Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Aesthetics 9005 Silverstars vs. 9006 Silverstars

Print Thread

Page 1 of 2

1

2

9005 Silverstars vs. 9006 Silverstars #666422 06/17/03 04:40 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 62 Mn O OutOfOrder OP CEG\'er
OP OutOfOrder CEG\'er O Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 62 Mn	I DID search this and there is so much out there. But I couldn't find an answer to my particular question. I currently have 9006 Silverstars and am looking for a little more light. Would there be a noticable enough difference if I switched them out for the 9005 High beams in the low beam spots? Would it be worth the money? Any insight would be great. Just don't want to drop the roughly $40 bucks if there is not going to be a noticable difference. Thanks everyone. Parts theory: "Run them til you bust them, and then upgrade" 2000 Svt Black/Tan H&R Springs B&M Short Throw Intake w/K&N

Re: 9005 Silverstars vs. 9006 Silverstars #666423 06/17/03 04:41 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,616 Not too close to you... M Mod-deth Hard-core CEG'er
Mod-deth Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,616 Not too close to you...	I did it...liked it...noticeable difference. Just make sure your lights are adjusted properly...

Re: 9005 Silverstars vs. 9006 Silverstars #666424 06/17/03 04:49 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 62 Mn O OutOfOrder OP CEG\'er
OP OutOfOrder CEG\'er O Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 62 Mn	Great. Thanks mcgainer. Anyone else have any insight? Parts theory: "Run them til you bust them, and then upgrade" 2000 Svt Black/Tan H&R Springs B&M Short Throw Intake w/K&N

Re: 9005 Silverstars vs. 9006 Silverstars #666425 06/17/03 05:45 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,632 USA M MotorCity Hard-core CEG'er
MotorCity Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,632 USA	I had 9005 in my Contour. I felt like I was probably blinding other people at night. With my Focus, I am happy with the stock bulbs. So many people have the white lights that I would be embarrassed to have them at the risk of being trendy. I have a new found appreciation for the yellowness. Overall though, I would say they are good and if your looking for more light they will provide it. "Cobb - It's not just for corn anymore!"

Re: 9005 Silverstars vs. 9006 Silverstars #666426 06/17/03 05:56 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 803 Springfield MA, USA S SlowNfurious Veteran CEG\'er
SlowNfurious Veteran CEG\'er S Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 803 Springfield MA, USA	Originally posted by mcgainer: I did it...liked it...noticeable difference. Just make sure your lights are adjusted properly... what do you mean adjust them ? i was gonna pick up a set of these lights sometime FORSALE - 17" FSVT Wheels, TRubendz catback w/magnaflow muffler PM ME 02 celica GT-S 6-spd w/ TRD bodykit Greddy evoII exhaust, DC sports header Injen Short ram intake, TWM short throw shifter, 18"centerline storm wheels, Tein basic coilovers

Re: 9005 Silverstars vs. 9006 Silverstars #666427 06/17/03 05:58 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,632 USA M MotorCity Hard-core CEG'er
MotorCity Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,632 USA	Originally posted by SlowNfurious: Originally posted by mcgainer: I did it...liked it...noticeable difference. Just make sure your lights are adjusted properly... what do you mean adjust them ? i was gonna pick up a set of these lights sometime Meaning use the ajustment knobs to ensure your not blinding other drivers by having your headlights lined up wrong. "Cobb - It's not just for corn anymore!"

Re: 9005 Silverstars vs. 9006 Silverstars #666428 06/17/03 06:07 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,616 Not too close to you... M Mod-deth Hard-core CEG'er
Mod-deth Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,616 Not too close to you...	Originally posted by SlowNfurious: Originally posted by mcgainer: I did it...liked it...noticeable difference. Just make sure your lights are adjusted properly... what do you mean adjust them ? i was gonna pick up a set of these lights sometime If you look in a manual for our cars (Haynes/Chilton) it'll point out where the little adjustment knobs are for up/down and left/right. With new brighter bulbs...you'll be wanting to make sure that they're not blinding people as stated. Some people have stripped those little adjustment knobs, so I sprayed mine with break free the night before to let the stuff soak into the groves...

Re: 9005 Silverstars vs. 9006 Silverstars #666429 06/17/03 06:38 PM
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,881 Philly burbs T TommySVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
TommySVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,881 Philly burbs	Originally posted by OutOfOrder: I DID search this and there is so much out there. But I couldn't find an answer to my particular question. I currently have 9006 Silverstars and am looking for a little more light. Would there be a noticable enough difference if I switched them out for the 9005 High beams in the low beam spots? Would it be worth the money? Any insight would be great. Just don't want to drop the roughly $40 bucks if there is not going to be a noticable difference. Thanks everyone. It adds 10 watts of lighting so yes, it is really worth it for these cars. 1998 T-Red SVT #957 Born 5/14/1997

Re: 9005 Silverstars vs. 9006 Silverstars #666430 06/17/03 06:38 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 803 Springfield MA, USA S SlowNfurious Veteran CEG\'er
SlowNfurious Veteran CEG\'er S Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 803 Springfield MA, USA	so if i put 9005's in my low beams it wont blow up my harness or anything FORSALE - 17" FSVT Wheels, TRubendz catback w/magnaflow muffler PM ME 02 celica GT-S 6-spd w/ TRD bodykit Greddy evoII exhaust, DC sports header Injen Short ram intake, TWM short throw shifter, 18"centerline storm wheels, Tein basic coilovers

Re: 9005 Silverstars vs. 9006 Silverstars #666431 06/17/03 06:39 PM
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,881 Philly burbs T TommySVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
TommySVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,881 Philly burbs	Originally posted by SlowNfurious: so if i put 9005's in my low beams it wont blow up my harness or anything Not if they are Silverstars or any name brand. It'll only cause problems if you install those off road high wattage bulbs. 1998 T-Red SVT #957 Born 5/14/1997

Page 1 of 2

1

2

Moderated by GTO Pete

Link Copied to Clipboard

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5