If you're going to install HIDs, do it properly. Stock 9007 housings weren't designed to reflect HID beams and will produce a lot of glare. You'll only be lighting up the trees rather than the road.
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thanx for the words Damon
to answer the original question
there is no comparison
HID all the way ... make silverstars look like flashlights
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HID kits are a NO GO - they are illegial ... not to mention stock headlights were not designed for HId and to make it worse .. 9007 is a HORRIBLE headlight to do a drop in kit
the best way to go is OEM hid retrofit with projectors
check out
www.hidforum.com and www.hidretro.com for information/ideas
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if you have any HID questions... send em my way
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to answer the original question
there is no comparison
HID all the way ... make silverstars look like flashlights
HID kits are a NO GO - they are illegial ... not to mention stock headlights were not designed for HId and to make it worse .. 9007 is a HORRIBLE headlight to do a drop in kit
the best way to go is OEM hid retrofit with projectors
check out
www.hidforum.com and www.hidretro.com for information/ideas
if you have any HID questions... send em my way
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I didn't know there were two to choose from.
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The output is much better. The light is almost pure white now. When I installed my SilverStars, I couldn't really see much of a difference in output from the stock bulbs... just a little bit in the color. The harness made the bulbs brighter. It's still not anywhere close to HID intensity, but it's pretty good.
Interesting, I didn't notice a HUGE improvement on mine going to SS's... wondering how much of a difference a harness will make...Originally posted by SixFoFalcon@Apr 7 2004, 02:46 PM
I didn't know there were two to choose from.The output is much better. The light is almost pure white now. When I installed my SilverStars, I couldn't really see much of a difference in output from the stock bulbs... just a little bit in the color. The harness made the bulbs brighter. It's still not anywhere close to HID intensity, but it's pretty good.![]()
Yeah, personally I think anyone who says the SSs are WAY brighter than stock bulbs is lying.
...and for the record, if I had to choose between upgrading the harness and installing SilverStars, I wouldn't even think twice about it. Harness, all the way.
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I have put Silver stars in three different vehicles and I do believe they are way better than stock. I have no reason to lie to you since you hold no meaning in life to me and I would gain nothing from it. If there was something in it for me I may lie to you , but for now I will save my lies.Originally posted by SixFoFalcon@Apr 8 2004, 08:51 AM
[Yeah, personally I think anyone who says the SSs are WAY brighter than stock bulbs is lying.Everyone likes to post their most recent mod and get all excited and hype it up. "My CAI gave me 10HP at least!"![]()
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Mike
btw I got 17 HP from my CAI
I have the suvlights.com harness too. I'd say go with the harness before you change bulbs. I have silverstars too, and together they made a big difference.
The harness is not hard to install. If Detroit Raver can do it, anybody can (no disprespect Sarah!
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I put low beam Silverstars in my Contour without any harness upgrade, and they are better than stock, but I think it's mainly from whiter light than brighter light. The Contour uses a dual bulb design (9005/9006) versus the Taurus's single bulb/dual filament (9007). If my high beams ever burn out, I plan on installing SilverStars there too.
The harness is not hard to install. If Detroit Raver can do it, anybody can (no disprespect Sarah!
I put low beam Silverstars in my Contour without any harness upgrade, and they are better than stock, but I think it's mainly from whiter light than brighter light. The Contour uses a dual bulb design (9005/9006) versus the Taurus's single bulb/dual filament (9007). If my high beams ever burn out, I plan on installing SilverStars there too.
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