crc1185 Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Alright... I just picked up a set of jewels. I have been searching and finding quite a few threads, but none of them are very useful. What are the most effective bulbs to put in jewels (other than HIDs), and anyone know what size bulbs? Are they the standard 9005/9006? I have been hearing bad things about the silverstar bulbs... anyone have experience with those (by experience I mean actually used them)? Any other recommendations? I'm gonna hopefully go with HIDs eventually, but I don't have the funds now.:edit: they are the hova svart jewels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin390 Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I used Silverstars for almost 2 years on more than one vehical and only had one bulb burn out. I like them, the light output was good (esp with E-codes). I think I have two full sets of 9005/9006's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
850R Sleeper Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I'm assuming that they are the US spec jewels. If they are then they use the standard 9005 and 9006 bulbs. If they are the Euro spec jewels then they would use the H1 bulbs. Also, I have used the silverstar bulbs in both my old euro spec jewels and my oem headlights since I got the car three years ago. They really don't burn out that often. They produce a brighter looking light, but actually produce less light. I like em though. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crc1185 Posted June 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Hmm yes they are the DOT-spec jewels, not euro. Thanks guys... anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 the best lightbulbs to use (that are non-HID) are HIR bulbs. Chuck posted about them a little while back, so you can do a search for the thread. I think they are about $60 per side, but about double the lumen output of standard bulbs (iirc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crc1185 Posted June 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 the best lightbulbs to use (that are non-HID) are HIR bulbs. Chuck posted about them a little while back, so you can do a search for the thread. I think they are about $60 per side, but about double the lumen output of standard bulbs (If I recall Correctly).hmm I can't seem to find said post... however my next question is: people say the osram silverstar bulbs are much brighter than the sylvania ones. If this is so, are the osram ones still nice and white like the sylvania, or are they more like regular H7 bulbs in color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 seriously.. get some cheapo bulbs, and save for HID's.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gioseppe Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 seriously.. get some cheapo bulbs, and save for HID's.. the truth.just get regular old halogen bulbs and then when you have the money get a kit from kevin, or anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonT5-R Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I use Silverstars in all three of my vehicles, including the Jewels on my 850, and I love 'em for stock replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I use Silverstars in all three of my vehicles, including the Jewels on my 850, and I love 'em for stock replacements. and if you had HID's in any of them, you'de never waste your money on 'em again. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maiku Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 and if you had HID's in any of them, you'de never waste your money on 'em again. that is the truthhidizzles fo shizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonT5-R Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 and if you had HID's in any of them, you'de never waste your money on 'em again. Dis man speaks da troof. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crc1185 Posted June 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 hmm so I just opened up the jewels... like the back and apparently they are the euro-spec ones?? THe connectors in there are not the same as the connectors in my current headlights... much smaller. I guess that means I need the other bulbs... what are they H1 or something?:edit: sorry guys I'm new to this lighting stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 if they are H1, then go to http://www.danielsternlighting.com and order some of the Osram +50 bulbs (or equivlaent): more light output than U.S. Sylvania Silverstar bulbs and they are not too expensive either. Hands down the best & brightest H1 bulbs you can purchase without getting HIDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crc1185 Posted June 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 if they are H1, then go to http://www.danielsternlighting.com and order some of the Osram +50 bulbs (or equivlaent): more light output than U.S. Sylvania Silverstar bulbs and they are not too expensive either. Hands down the best & brightest H1 bulbs you can purchase without getting HIDs.Yes I think that's what I'll do... so I guess I need four bulbs because highs and lows use the same ones. I can't figure out how the heck you order stuff on that site though... through email I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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