What have you guys found to be the best headlights?

marc515 · 08-24-2008, 08:54 AM

What have you guys found to be the best/brightest headlights?

Thank you,....marc

96blazer · 08-24-2008, 09:00 AM

The stock headlights.

You should probally be specific about which year lights (94-97 or 98+).

marc515 · 08-24-2008, 10:13 AM

Thank you,....marc

Wrkn prgs · 08-24-2008, 10:43 AM

I'm running Silverstar Ultra series lights. If you have a 98+, a lot of people like the plug & play HID kits from eBay.

tt85_GM · 08-24-2008, 11:08 AM

Yeah like Wrkn_prgs said, I heard the plug & play kits are good, but you gotta get a good brand, some can be cheap.

blazerxtreme18 · 08-24-2008, 11:13 AM

texon hid's FTW>!!!

tt85_GM · 08-24-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by blazerxtreme18

texon hid's FTW>!!!

Did you use the stock headlight housings?, and got any pics of your lights at night?

johnmyster · 08-24-2008, 12:51 PM

I was told by a state inspection mechanic that the "ice blue" and "euro" style bulbs tend to dim very rapidly. He said they tend to last forever, but in this state, they're only good for 8 to 12 months are use before they fade to the level of candles.

I'm using basic sylvania bulbs. They give great light as long as your lenses are buffed nice and clear. I've used Silverstars but didn't find it worth doing it again. I just use basic bulbs and keep them relatively fresh.

greencactus3 · 08-24-2008, 04:43 PM

HIRs supposedly

Joker Relentless · 08-24-2008, 04:50 PM

Stock housing

Silverstar bulbs for my dims

Ultrawhite for my brights

greatdane68 · 08-24-2008, 06:47 PM

I use Silverstar Ultras, and I love them.

Wrkn prgs · 08-25-2008, 12:04 AM

You can also do the quad beam mod for brighter headlights.

chadlogan112 · 08-25-2008, 01:24 AM

I have no complaints whatsoever with my Silverstar Low Beams, I'm looking to replace my highbeams with them as well.

Yogi · 08-25-2008, 01:30 PM

The SilverStars have a bad rep for not lasting too long.

lee-mill · 08-25-2008, 01:38 PM

hid kit from ebay isnt bad

armyboy228 · 08-25-2008, 08:03 PM

i had silverstars in my jimmy and they lasted from when i first got the truck to when i just got rid of it.. a little over 2 years. and they never got dim on me at all.

tt85_GM · 08-25-2008, 11:57 PM

You hear mixed opinions on the Silverstars...people hate them or love them

nti06 · 08-28-2008, 03:29 AM

8k HID's from eBay. They don't work well with the stock glass lens. It breaks up the light rather than focus it on the road.

beandip · 08-28-2008, 07:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yogi

The SilverStars have a bad rep for not lasting too long.

they probably wont last as long as the factory bulbs but i love them.

I have silverstars both high and low and i only had 1 bulb go out on me (driver's side low beam)but it was over a year and a half before it went out. also it went out right as i started my truck to go to work so i had to throw in the stock bulb back in and i could definitely could tell the difference.

I work at night too so i use them every day. also you could make them last longer if you disable the DRLs.

Joker Relentless · 08-28-2008, 08:12 AM

I would dare to say that a lot of the bad rep that any aftermarket bulb has over a factory style bulb with regards to life span is do to people putting their hands all over the bulbs. According to something I read a while back, touching one of the bulbs with your bare hand can actually shorten the life span of the bulb because of the oils from you skin transferring over to it...or something like that. I read that somewhere, don't know if its actually true or not, but I'm betting, if it is true, that it is the reason for a lot of people being unhappy with an upgraded bulb.

morbid8573 · 08-28-2008, 10:25 AM

I've been wanting to upgrade my lights, not up to HID's but something brighter than stock, course my headlight housings are all dirty looking or w/e so I needa fix that first..

beandip · 08-28-2008, 10:28 AM

If your headlights are cloudy just wet sand/polish them.

greencactus3 · 08-28-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Joker Relentless

I would dare to say that a lot of the bad rep that any aftermarket bulb has over a factory style bulb with regards to life span is do to people putting their hands all over the bulbs. According to something I read a while back, touching one of the bulbs with your bare hand can actually shorten the life span of the bulb because of the oils from you skin transferring over to it...or something like that. I read that somewhere, don't know if its actually true or not, but I'm betting, if it is true, that it is the reason for a lot of people being unhappy with an upgraded bulb.

yup, i think the oils will burn... which is bad lol

neo71665 · 08-28-2008, 12:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by greencactus3

yup, i think the oils will burn... which is bad lol

The oils create hot spots on the glass and cause microscopic cracks in the glass allowing air in which burns the filament out faster. This holds true with about any filament based light bulb just worse with ones that burn at a higher temp like headlights.

tt85_GM · 08-28-2008, 12:31 PM

Anyone heard of HIR bulbs?...this was a good thread a while back...

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f62/be...on-hid-321411/

and this thread on bulbs...
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f62/si...decide-272729/

SlamThiz · 08-28-2008, 10:50 PM

well i went on ebay and bought some blue looking Xenon bulbs.. they were like 20 bucks for Highs and Lows and they work and look great

08-24-2008, 08:54 AM	#1
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08-24-2008, 09:00 AM	#2
96blazer ::::::::::::::::::::: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 23,612 Location: Los Angeles, CA User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? The stock headlights. You should probally be specific about which year lights (94-97 or 98+). Last edited by 96blazer : 08-24-2008 at 09:01 AM.
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08-24-2008, 10:13 AM	#3
marc515 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7 Location: User is: OffLine	Good point; Best headlights for 2002 S-10? Thank you,....marc
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08-24-2008, 10:43 AM	#4
Wrkn prgs Useless posting member Age: 19 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,522 Location: Sidney Oh User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? I'm running Silverstar Ultra series lights. If you have a 98+, a lot of people like the plug & play HID kits from eBay.
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08-24-2008, 11:08 AM	#5
tt85_GM I AM CANADIAN Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,227 Location: Ont. Canada User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? Yeah like Wrkn_prgs said, I heard the plug & play kits are good, but you gotta get a good brand, some can be cheap.
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08-24-2008, 11:13 AM	#6
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08-24-2008, 11:16 AM	#7
tt85_GM I AM CANADIAN Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,227 Location: Ont. Canada User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? Quote: Originally Posted by blazerxtreme18 texon hid's FTW>!!! Did you use the stock headlight housings?, and got any pics of your lights at night?
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08-24-2008, 12:51 PM	#8
johnmyster shifting gears Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 239 Location: Charlottesville, VA User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? I was told by a state inspection mechanic that the "ice blue" and "euro" style bulbs tend to dim very rapidly. He said they tend to last forever, but in this state, they're only good for 8 to 12 months are use before they fade to the level of candles. I'm using basic sylvania bulbs. They give great light as long as your lenses are buffed nice and clear. I've used Silverstars but didn't find it worth doing it again. I just use basic bulbs and keep them relatively fresh.
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08-24-2008, 04:43 PM	#9
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Joker Relentless I AM THE PENGUIN OF DEATH Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,989 Location: Southside of Hell User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? Stock housing Silverstar bulbs for my dims Ultrawhite for my brights
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08-24-2008, 06:47 PM	#11
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Wrkn prgs Useless posting member Age: 19 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,522 Location: Sidney Oh User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? You can also do the quad beam mod for brighter headlights.
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08-25-2008, 01:24 AM	#13
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08-25-2008, 01:38 PM	#15
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armyboy228 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 90 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? i had silverstars in my jimmy and they lasted from when i first got the truck to when i just got rid of it.. a little over 2 years. and they never got dim on me at all.
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08-25-2008, 11:57 PM	#17
tt85_GM I AM CANADIAN Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,227 Location: Ont. Canada User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? You hear mixed opinions on the Silverstars...people hate them or love them
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nti06 Master ASE... jobless bum Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 433 Location: Hephzibah, GA User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? 8k HID's from eBay. They don't work well with the stock glass lens. It breaks up the light rather than focus it on the road.
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08-28-2008, 07:17 AM	#19
beandip The How-To Guy Age: 20 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10,898 Location: Cache, OK User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? Quote: Originally Posted by Yogi The SilverStars have a bad rep for not lasting too long. they probably wont last as long as the factory bulbs but i love them. I have silverstars both high and low and i only had 1 bulb go out on me (driver's side low beam)but it was over a year and a half before it went out. also it went out right as i started my truck to go to work so i had to throw in the stock bulb back in and i could definitely could tell the difference. I work at night too so i use them every day. also you could make them last longer if you disable the DRLs.
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Joker Relentless I AM THE PENGUIN OF DEATH Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,989 Location: Southside of Hell User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? I would dare to say that a lot of the bad rep that any aftermarket bulb has over a factory style bulb with regards to life span is do to people putting their hands all over the bulbs. According to something I read a while back, touching one of the bulbs with your bare hand can actually shorten the life span of the bulb because of the oils from you skin transferring over to it...or something like that. I read that somewhere, don't know if its actually true or not, but I'm betting, if it is true, that it is the reason for a lot of people being unhappy with an upgraded bulb.
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morbid8573 Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 82 Location: Clay City, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? I've been wanting to upgrade my lights, not up to HID's but something brighter than stock, course my headlight housings are all dirty looking or w/e so I needa fix that first..
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beandip The How-To Guy Age: 20 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10,898 Location: Cache, OK User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? If your headlights are cloudy just wet sand/polish them.
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greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 22,954 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? Quote: Originally Posted by Joker Relentless I would dare to say that a lot of the bad rep that any aftermarket bulb has over a factory style bulb with regards to life span is do to people putting their hands all over the bulbs. According to something I read a while back, touching one of the bulbs with your bare hand can actually shorten the life span of the bulb because of the oils from you skin transferring over to it...or something like that. I read that somewhere, don't know if its actually true or not, but I'm betting, if it is true, that it is the reason for a lot of people being unhappy with an upgraded bulb. yup, i think the oils will burn... which is bad lol
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neo71665 4x4 v6 blazer Age: 28 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,375 Location: rison arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? Quote: Originally Posted by greencactus3 yup, i think the oils will burn... which is bad lol The oils create hot spots on the glass and cause microscopic cracks in the glass allowing air in which burns the filament out faster. This holds true with about any filament based light bulb just worse with ones that burn at a higher temp like headlights.
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08-28-2008, 12:31 PM	#25
tt85_GM I AM CANADIAN Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,227 Location: Ont. Canada User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? Anyone heard of HIR bulbs?...this was a good thread a while back... http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f62/be...on-hid-321411/ and this thread on bulbs... http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f62/si...decide-272729/ Last edited by tt85_GM : 08-28-2008 at 12:35 PM.
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SlamThiz 2001 Stepside s10 FTW!! Age: 19 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 114 Location: Seagrove,NC User is: OffLine	Re: What have you guys found to be the best headlights? well i went on ebay and bought some blue looking Xenon bulbs.. they were like 20 bucks for Highs and Lows and they work and look great
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