amoffitt

Hey guys,

I had one of my bulbs go out a few weeks ago and I went to the auto parts store to get a replacement bulb for the time being. It seems as if my headlights became weaker. I was thinking about switching to silverstar bulbs on the car and see if that helps. Has anyone done this before? Any other methods to check out? Thanks in advance.

terminate

They are just slightly brighter halogen lights. The advertising or packaging will make it seem like you get HID-like performance out of them, and its honestly misleading. It's definitely brighter, but just don't expect HID brightness.

amoffitt

Yea I know what to expect. I have used them on other vehicles but I just have not heard about it being used on Mercedes vehicles. I just was curious how much more brighter it would be on the projector headlights in a Mercedes vs. a normal type of headlight that I've used it on.

terminate

The projector headlights is just going to improve the headlight beam and acuteness, not the the brightness, if that makes sense. The brightness comes down to the type of bulb used and its respective kelvin rating.

amoffitt

Thats what I was thinking. I was not sure how much effect if any the projectors had.

terminate

Give it a shot. Worse case scenario just return the bulbs, say you weren't happy with them.

CT320

these are Sylvania from Auto Zone

terminate

That looks good! Huge difference having projector headlights even when you have halogen lightning versus the older non-projector style.

CT320

i am happy with these bulbs. They are not as HIDs we all know it but 30-40% brighter and also they look pretty nice at night. I had one go out 9 months later and called Sylvania warranty dept , had copy of receipt. 3 days later i received brand new set. 1 year warranty..

stratman1954

I have the Silverstars in my car.They are o.k, and slightly brighter. I actually put them in to achieve a "whiter" look to match the LED running lights and the LED parking lights purchased from AZN Optics. They are definitely whiter than the stock halogens but don't quite match the LED's.

amoffitt

I was thinking about going with Silverstar Ultra bulbs. Do you guys have any recommendations as far as any other brands of bulbs to check out without going to HID's?

Funkwagen

I put silverstar ultras in my car across the board, low beams, high beams and fogs since last October, they've done quite well. They're much brighter than the aged stock bulbs I had in, and have a whiter appearance.

Apparently they're short lived in comparison to other bulbs, but none of mine have gone bad yet (wore gloves installing, making sure not to touch the bulb even with gloves on), and as far as I can tell they haven't dimmed since installation at all.

amoffitt

I went ahead and purchased the Silverstar Ultra bulbs. I installed them yesterday and they seem to be doing better visability wise. The one that was in the car before I replaced them makes a "V" type shape with the light output. The new Silverstar Ultra seems to have a more centered and concentrated beam of light. The first picture is the old one and the second is the new one.

95_993

I have them and like the color. But, longevity is a little weak. I just had one go out after about 7 mos.

W57thNY

I've found that the Mercedes-Benz OE bulbs seem to be brighter, and longer lasting (I've had a set go 100,000 mi without burning out before I just replaced them because of age), than the standard non-Silverstar grade bulbs at your local parts store. As with other Mercedes-Benz parts, they are a bit more expensive, but I wouldn't go away from them - come to think of it, my 2001 C240 still has a majority of its factory original bulbs.

Dave3359

Try looking at Piaa bulb great white light

janusgrimnitz

any links to buy these??

Knightmare69

Amazon but honestly I'd go with Osram Night breakers series which you can get through Tmall Janus. I have them in our factory car as well as my wifes MB.

janusgrimnitz

mind sending me a link for the right ones?

Janus

Dave3359

I've used all the ones above and the Piaa are the best ( my opinion) try
autoanything.com good luck!

Knightmare69

Janus, PM sent. Piaa's burn out too fast. I used to run them and they had an average lifespan of 6-8months.

Dave3359

I had a set in my BMW for 5 years zero problems I just put a set in my sons VW just over a year ago again no problems. I don't have them in my SL550 or c300 both have Bi Xenon

Dave3359

One other thing I'm sure you are aware that YOU CAN NOT TOUCH THE GLASS OF THE BULBS! that will shorten the life of the bulb significantly

Knightmare69

Maybe the improved the quality over the years. My friend used to work for a distro so I was always buying from them and that was my experience with them.