Silverstars Or Vision Plus?
#5
Originally Posted by Localmotion
What does everyone think about the Silverstars and the Philips Vision Plus? What do you think is better overall..thanks for the help
Trending Topics
#8
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was thinking about getting some Silverstars for the Accord that the wife drives. I'd also like to get some for mine too but don't really wanna spend $80 on lights at one time. So I'll probably get some for the Honda first. But Silverstars are the best bet? She hates driving at night and/or in the rain cause she says she has a hard time seeing (she doesn't have eye problems) so I'm thinking some better headlights will do the trick.
#9
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: PDX, OR
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Enigma
I was thinking about getting some Silverstars for the Accord that the wife drives. I'd also like to get some for mine too but don't really wanna spend $80 on lights at one time. So I'll probably get some for the Honda first. But Silverstars are the best bet? She hates driving at night and/or in the rain cause she says she has a hard time seeing (she doesn't have eye problems) so I'm thinking some better headlights will do the trick.
#10
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Far western Kentucky (transplanted from central PA)
Posts: 1,066
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've had the Silverstars on my 4Runner for about 18 months. Other than a shorter-than-normal service life, they're much better than stock. I have no info to do a comparison with the Philips Vision Plus.
As far as seeing better in the dark with rain, I concur with the Yellowstars. Since I wanted the best of both worlds, I kept the Silverstars in my headlamps but replaced my foglight's standard H3 bulb with Hella H3 Yellowstars. BIG, BIG difference in fog and rain...
As far as seeing better in the dark with rain, I concur with the Yellowstars. Since I wanted the best of both worlds, I kept the Silverstars in my headlamps but replaced my foglight's standard H3 bulb with Hella H3 Yellowstars. BIG, BIG difference in fog and rain...
#11
Registered User
(hi localmotion!)
A follow-up question for everyone... What about these lamps in the rain?
I just ordered a set of Philips Vision Plus's hoping that they'll do better in the rain than the random $15 5000K bulbs I'm running now. But there's another recent thread here that talks about the Philips being ugly in the rain.
I'm convinced that (short of HIDs) a whiter lamp isn't good for rain (hence fog lamps being yellow), but it seems that to get more light in general, you have to get away from the yellow edge of the spectrum.
EDIT: Looks like I should have read further in the thread... Yellowstars huh? 'k, I may give those a shot.
A follow-up question for everyone... What about these lamps in the rain?
I just ordered a set of Philips Vision Plus's hoping that they'll do better in the rain than the random $15 5000K bulbs I'm running now. But there's another recent thread here that talks about the Philips being ugly in the rain.
I'm convinced that (short of HIDs) a whiter lamp isn't good for rain (hence fog lamps being yellow), but it seems that to get more light in general, you have to get away from the yellow edge of the spectrum.
EDIT: Looks like I should have read further in the thread... Yellowstars huh? 'k, I may give those a shot.
Last edited by midiwall; 05-04-2004 at 09:11 AM.
#12
I use the Philips Vision plus and Cibie Airport Fogs (yellow). After the research that I did, this will (hopefully) give me good vision and long service life. I have read many cases of the Silvertars failing early although it is apparent that several folks here have seen decent service from theirs.
Mike
Mike
#13
Originally Posted by midiwall
(hi localmotion!)
A follow-up question for everyone... What about these lamps in the rain?
I just ordered a set of Philips Vision Plus's hoping that they'll do better in the rain than the random $15 5000K bulbs I'm running now. But there's another recent thread here that talks about the Philips being ugly in the rain.
I'm convinced that (short of HIDs) a whiter lamp isn't good for rain (hence fog lamps being yellow), but it seems that to get more light in general, you have to get away from the yellow edge of the spectrum.
EDIT: Looks like I should have read further in the thread... Yellowstars huh? 'k, I may give those a shot.
A follow-up question for everyone... What about these lamps in the rain?
I just ordered a set of Philips Vision Plus's hoping that they'll do better in the rain than the random $15 5000K bulbs I'm running now. But there's another recent thread here that talks about the Philips being ugly in the rain.
I'm convinced that (short of HIDs) a whiter lamp isn't good for rain (hence fog lamps being yellow), but it seems that to get more light in general, you have to get away from the yellow edge of the spectrum.
EDIT: Looks like I should have read further in the thread... Yellowstars huh? 'k, I may give those a shot.
#14
Registered User
Originally Posted by Localmotion
Are the yellow lights legal on the road?
But... You can certainly run low-power yellow lamps like the stock fog lights.
#15
Contributing Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Santa Clarita, California
Posts: 4,749
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
what type of phillips vision plus do i get for my 2002? are there different models of this light depending on vehicle?
also, can these only be ordered online?
also, can these only be ordered online?
#16
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Mazatlan Mexico
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I ordered the phillips vision plus from England--they are great--they cut through the rain to. I used to run a 130/100 but they were prone to burnouts. The vision plus has gone through some rugged trails and they are still burning!
#17
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 9,076
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've had the Silverstars for a little less than a year and I'm happy with em, although in the rain they don't perform all that great, its not too bad...get some Hella 500 Fogs and you'll be ready to rock! :rockband:
Fink
Fink
#18
Contributing Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Santa Clarita, California
Posts: 4,749
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
so it sounds like you have to order the phillips vision plus online. does it have to be from outside the US? and what version do i get my my truck?
#19
Contributing Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 940
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by calrockx
so it sounds like you have to order the phillips vision plus online. does it have to be from outside the US? and what version do i get my my truck?