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89vette

11-11-2003, 07:07 PM

I have a loaner 03 EXT while the wifes 02 Escalade is in the shop. The EXT has HID's and they are awesome. I'm not willing/wanting to spend the money for HID's for the H2. Is there a replacement bulb that I can buy that is "almost" like HID's that is safe and reliable? Part numbers, manufacturers and comments would be appreciated. With all the deer in PA I need better lights.....and a plow.

03 Sunset H2!
89 Vette
02 Escalade

89vette

11-11-2003, 07:07 PM

Spike

11-11-2003, 08:25 PM

Try the Sylvania Silver Stars. They are brighter and whiter than stock bulbs. Available at Walmart for approx. $38.00 for a double pack. Also at Pep Boys for Approx. $25.00 per bulb.

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ZeroTolerance

11-11-2003, 08:45 PM

89vette:
There are a bunch of HID like bulbs out there and I think that you would be happy with most of them, I have a set that I bought online from a light retailer and they are 6000K which I think is one of the brightest bulbs available on the market. They are kind of pricey but I think that the light they emit is worth the money. I would also suggest getting a pair of bright white lights for the DRL as well. Then you will have the full bright white front look and if you run the cross over for the DRL's then you will have more light then.... Good luck... PIAA makes some good ones as well....Do a search on here and you will find tons of topics on this matter....

kdio

11-11-2003, 11:37 PM

I also bought the Silver Stars. The difference over the stock bulbs is huge, much brighter and a much whiter light.

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TouchdownTN

11-12-2003, 03:00 AM

I also opted for the Sylvania Silverstars. Sylvania also makes the OEM bulbs so these should be good quality. I have to say they do make a improvement in lighting on the H2, especially on High Beams. Well worth the investment!

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JKulp42757

11-12-2003, 03:27 AM

I have the SilverStars in my truck. Very happy with them. Much brighter than the stock bulbs.
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89vette

11-12-2003, 12:55 PM

Zero , CAn you tell me where you bought them?

03 Sunset H2!
89 Vette
02 Escalade

Fellow Off-Roader

11-12-2003, 01:16 PM

89vette,

also check-out this source for bulbs.

http://catalog.com/susq/

there is a Hella bulb that is very close to the same light spectrum as HID.

NJ H2

11-12-2003, 10:54 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by PhilD:
I have HID's, but find the Piaa Xtreme White bulbs to be very good, more light, brighter light, and a better color temp. Silverstars are okay, but I think the Piaa's are better.

Steer clear of many of the cheap fake Xenon bulbs, as they are often just regular bulbs painted blue. Higher color temp, but at the cost of brightness. I have Xtreme White bulbs in all my aux lighting and they are very bright and very white.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Phil, do you have some pics of your HID's?

drouke

11-13-2003, 10:05 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by ZeroTolerance:
89vette:
There are a bunch of HID like bulbs out there and I think that you would be happy with most of them, I have a set that I bought online from a light retailer and they are 6000K which I think is one of the brightest bulbs available on the market. They are kind of pricey but I think that the light they emit is worth the money. I would also suggest getting a pair of bright white lights for the DRL as well. Then you will have the full bright white front look and if you run the cross over for the DRL's then you will have more light then.... Good luck... PIAA makes some good ones as well....Do a search on here and you will find tons of topics on this matter....<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Zero,

How do you run the cross over for the DRL's?

89vette

11-13-2003, 01:43 PM

Thanks for all the relpies. I ordered a set of PIAA Extreme white bulbs. Price from Express Auto parts was $68 and change delivered.

I'll let everyone know how it turned out.

03 Sunset H2!
89 Vette
02 Escalade

Dan

11-13-2003, 03:02 PM

This jumper is so the DRLs stay on with the headlights:

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SUT on order 12/02. 11 months down, 7 to go!
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Navigator

11-14-2003, 12:42 AM

I put the SilverStars in tonight, they are better than the OEM bulbs but I sure miss my HID's (Lincoln Navigator)

Dan: Thanks for the Diagram, now I have something to do tomorrow.

Rich

2004 H2 Adventure w/Corsa cat back. Black
2003 Nisan Murano
2003 Lincoln Navigator (for Sale)
2001 Ford Lightning W/mods
1999 F-350 W/mods
1999 Yukon Denali (for sale)

Circuitguy

11-14-2003, 03:12 AM

We are now offering Xenon XD5 Super-White 5800K bulbs for the Hummer H2. We have the 9007 for the headlights and the H3 for the factory off road lights to match! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif BIG-C

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Allen

11-17-2003, 02:16 AM

I just put in the silver stars today. Big difference...much whiter http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Hummertime

11-17-2003, 02:36 AM

wow! my first mod (silver stars). the voyage has begun!

Bone stock but dreamin!

KenP

11-17-2003, 02:51 AM

HUMMERTIME,
Now get that "Bone Stock" thing off there. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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drouke

11-17-2003, 09:03 AM

thanks Dan.

czar

11-18-2003, 02:51 PM

Do the piaa bulbs work in the stock headlamps/drls? I've been thinking about the Silverstars but if the piaa's work I'd rather get those. If so, which part no.?

Thanks.

89vette

11-19-2003, 12:18 AM

The PIAA 19617 bulbs fit in the stock headlight housings. You can change them both in about two minutes. I just installed mine tonight. The light is definately whiter than the stock halogens but they are not like the HID's that were on the Escalade I had as a loaner. With the HID's items such as road signs and the white line on the road seemed to really stand out. I might try the Xenarc HID conversion to get brighter white light.

03 Sunset H2!
89 Vette
02 Escalade

Circuitguy

11-19-2003, 12:49 AM

You can upgrade the headlight harness and then install some 100watt xenon bulbs. Figure the PIAA's are only 55/65watt and they are much brighter than the factory ones, just think what a pair of 100watt bulbs would look like! I tried it on my h2 with brand I sell and boy was it brighter! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif BIG-C

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noc

11-26-2003, 12:51 AM

When the lights are off.. Does the PIAA Extreme white reflect blue on the reflectors. That is my concern. I don't want my lights to look blue when they are off. The good thing about the Sylvanias are that they are not blue coated right?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by PhilD:
I have HID's, but find the Piaa Xtreme White bulbs to be very good, more light, brighter light, and a better color temp. Silverstars are okay, but I think the Piaa's are better.

Steer clear of many of the cheap fake Xenon bulbs, as they are often just regular bulbs painted blue. Higher color temp, but at the cost of brightness. I have Xtreme White bulbs in all my aux lighting and they are very bright and very white.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Circuitguy

11-27-2003, 06:47 AM

I have had both installed on my H2. Of the two I recomend the PIAA Super White Bulbs, they are a very white light with very little blue. The Silvanias have more of a blue tint to them and I beleive that they are not as bright as the PIAA bulbs. No matter what brand you choose they all have some kind of coating on the bulb to give the color needed. Its all up to what you are fond of. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif BIG-C

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by noc:
When the lights are off.. Does the PIAA Extreme white reflect blue on the reflectors. That is my concern. I don't want my lights to look blue when they are off. The good thing about the Sylvanias are that they are not blue coated right?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by PhilD:
I have HID's, but find the Piaa Xtreme White bulbs to be very good, more light, brighter light, and a better color temp. Silverstars are okay, but I think the Piaa's are better.

Steer clear of many of the cheap fake Xenon bulbs, as they are often just regular bulbs painted blue. Higher color temp, but at the cost of brightness. I have Xtreme White bulbs in all my aux lighting and they are very bright and very white.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

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Born again

11-27-2003, 07:24 AM

Circuit:
What's the difference between the Xenon XD5 bulbs and the XD5 H7 bulbs on your website? I want to order some but I'm not sure which ones I need for my '04 H2. Are these the PIAAs you are referring to in your post?

RedHummer 93 H1

11-28-2003, 09:47 PM

Since I am not a H2 Hummer owner, I have not know about the H2 headlight set up, but if they are the 6024 like on the H1, Sylvania makes a HID headlight that replaces the 6024 headlight. There are two versions of them, the first generation sucks and make sure you do not end up with them or you will not be happy with them. The second generation that came out this mid summer are much better, cost is about $400 I think.

The Silver Stars bulbs are about the next best thing for the money, you get a little more light of them, but also a better color. I have the X2020 HID from Sylvania on the Suburban and the highbeams are the Silver Star and side by side to the HID, they are great IMHO.

Allan Madar 93 Red Hummer Wagon
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DennisAJC

11-28-2003, 10:45 PM

Allan,

I keep watching that H1 vs H2 clip and I can't help wonder, how thick is your skin? Are you collecting more info for your next TV appearance?

Circuitguy

11-29-2003, 12:06 AM

Hey BA,

Those are not the PIAA bulbs but they are XD5 brand. The H7 bulb set is for your H2's headlights and the H3 bulb set is for your factory off road lights. For less then $20 a set there well worth the money, they are a hot product on the site. No matter what our XD bulbs or the PIAA bulbs will be an improvement over the stock yellow looking lights. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif BIG-C

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Born again:
Circuit:
What's the difference between the Xenon XD5 bulbs and the XD5 H7 bulbs on your website? I want to order some but I'm not sure which ones I need for my '04 H2. Are these the PIAAs you are referring to in your post?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

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alecs wife

11-29-2003, 12:48 AM

What is the part number to the silver star's

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