So went to replace my stock headlight bulbs with Sylvania Silverstars. The stocks to me just aren't bright enough, and I've had great luck with the Silverstars in my wife's Camry. Long story short, go to remove the first bulb and notice the back of it is already labeled Osram H11C, 55w. Soooo, pretty sure these aren't the silverstars, just regular bulbs, correct? Just wanted to ask the group here before I opened the pack on my Silverstars and couldn't return them. Thanks.
Headlight Bulb Question - Osram Label?
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eddiebx
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Correct, just standard OEM replacement Osrams. I just looked and my factory bulbs appear to be the same thing as yours too. If I may suggest, have you considered doing an H11 to H9 conversion instead? Probably half the price and better output than silverstars for sure. See this recent thread discussion if you are interested: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/135240-h11-h9-9005-9011-headlight-mod.html
I have nothing against silverstars besides the relatively high price and the short lifespan (at least from the few times I ran them in my other vehicles several years ago). They are a great bulb and all but I couldn't stand paying ~30-40 bucks per set only to last ~1-2 years.
Some people will argue that the H11 to H9 conversion is not legal, which it is not, so if you are looking for something 100% street legal than silverstars will certainly fit the bill!
Please understand, I am not trying to steer you in either direction as both are great options, just pick your poison :yo:
I have nothing against silverstars besides the relatively high price and the short lifespan (at least from the few times I ran them in my other vehicles several years ago). They are a great bulb and all but I couldn't stand paying ~30-40 bucks per set only to last ~1-2 years.
Some people will argue that the H11 to H9 conversion is not legal, which it is not, so if you are looking for something 100% street legal than silverstars will certainly fit the bill!
Please understand, I am not trying to steer you in either direction as both are great options, just pick your poison :yo:
philsey
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I've had this same experience, more than once. Disappointing.
