Sylvania Silver Stars - United Bimmer Community

**Dudesky** · 02-18-2006, 06:27 PM

Just got some 9006 Silver Star bulbs for my stock headlights, what a difference. For those of you wondering if it's worth the switch, I say hell yea. Much brighter, whiter, and longer throw. The beams are more focused as well. Definitely worth the bucks, considering I got them on eBay for $10 each

**TerryY** · 02-18-2006, 06:35 PM

I always appreciate it when somone upgrades their lights without blinding the rest of us

My personal preference is the "Viper" bulb--HIR

I was about to do the Silverstars when I was offered the HIR bulbs. Not for $10 though

**Dudesky** · 02-18-2006, 06:48 PM

Hmmm . . interesting read I just found, prompted by your response above, Terry . .

http://www.bmwcca.org/members/AM/Tem...6_Light&page=2

But I guess I found it too late

**jybute** · 02-18-2006, 07:00 PM

^^^^ damn!! sure glad I didnt spend the money.
Anyone else here have an opinion on "xenon" bulbs. Any experiance with these anyone.
i know that the really white ones are hard on MY eyes when Im driving towards someone, and the blues are just distracting when looking at them. But a buddy of mine has a honda s2000, it has a blue tinted bulb for head lights, Im not sure excactly what they are, but when we are driving down a dark road its kinda weird the way they put the light out there. Its almost like you're looking into a box filled with light in a dark room. but that could be the way the light is reflected in the headlamp.

**TerryY** · 02-18-2006, 07:07 PM

Color coated bulb are "strange" in both pattern and effect.

I remember when the first Blue bulbs actually had crystals on the outside of the bulb to get "Sparkle". I almost started carrying so I could shoot them out

**BMWLotAttendant** · 02-18-2006, 07:24 PM

That's what I have on my 97 Camry CE, and I love em'.

Except mine were like $35 for the pair.

DEATH2000 · 02-18-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dudesky

Just got some 9006 Silver Star bulbs for my stock headlights, what a difference. For those of you wondering if it's worth the switch, I say hell yea. Much brighter, whiter, and longer throw. The beams are more focused as well. Definitely worth the bucks, considering I got them on eBay for $10 each

It was just the bulbs right? And they just pop in correct?

**defkon99** · 02-18-2006, 08:48 PM

hey since were talkin bout lights , Im looking for the 2 Corner Blinker bulbs anyone know what the PN are ? or a link to some that fit ?>

**Dudesky** · 02-19-2006, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DEATH2000

It was just the bulbs right? And they just pop in correct?

Yep. The standard 9006 will have a 90 degree angle at the base of the bulb, while the Silverstars just come straight out. Either way, the wire harness just plugs right in.

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Originally Posted by defkon99

hey since were talkin bout lights , Im looking for the 2 Corner Blinker bulbs anyone know what the PN are ? or a link to some that fit ?

The front corners are 1157 or 1157A, depending on whether you want clear or amber. The rear tails are different though (can't remember the part #).

**94bmw325i** · 02-19-2006, 10:34 AM

I think tails are 1156

**Section_8** · 02-19-2006, 09:58 PM

1156 are single filament for front corners and rear turns, 1157's are double filament for the brakes. (iirc)

I just did some light buying myself. Finally getting rid of the oem look and goin xenonish.. :P

http://motors.search.ebay.com/1156-bulb_W0QQfromZR40

http://motors.search.ebay.com/?from=...itle=1157+bulb

**Dudesky** · 02-19-2006, 10:43 PM

^^^Uhh . . no. the fronts require dual filament, the rear turns require single at an offset base pin angle, and the brakes require a single with a 180 degree pin config, IIRC. Oh yea- welcome to UB.c

**Section_8** · 02-20-2006, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dudesky

^^^Uhh . . no. the fronts require dual filament, the rear turns require single at an offset base pin angle, and the brakes require a single with a 180 degree pin config, IIRC. Oh yea- welcome to UB.c

My OEM bulbs just came out this morning after the nice fed-ex guy came.

Single filament for front corners and rear turns. Brake lights have the double filament (1157) at least on my 323. (That a E36 vs E46 difference maybe?)

That or the factory put them in wrong. These are my original bulbs coming out from all 4 corners. I'd take pics but I'm too lazy to go back downstairs and grab my cam (Have the laptop in the garage with me this morning with a DIY open so I can make sure I get my cab lights put in right!).

Photos at some point, I'm excited seeing all the yellow go away. Guess it's time to do a dash upgrade now.

**Dudesky** · 02-20-2006, 04:32 PM

Okay, here's exactly what I have:

Front corners: 1157, dual filament
All brake lights: 7506, single filament
Rear turn signals: 7506, single filament
Backup: 7506, single filament
Tail lights: one 7225, dual filament with offset base pins, and one 5007, single filament.

I think the 7xxx part numbers are specifically for European cars, but I could be wrong, and there may be an 11xx equivalent for them. Yea, there's probably a difference between the E46 and the E36, and there may even be a difference between E36's too. Go figure, I guess

**Numark318i** · 02-23-2006, 01:03 AM

I got slyvania's they are alright. Its an improvemtn over the stock bulbs.
Im pleased.

It took me a while to get used to my moms Xenon head lights...those things are bright as hell, but the bluer light is different and takes getting used to.