Sylvania HID Upgrade...

[Happy Hummer]

Any one try this kit yet??

It doesn't seem bad for $499.00 includes shipping.

http://orderxenarc.sylvania.com/orderxenarc/productenlarged.asp?ProductId=141940&CId=%7BF70D81 FA%2D04E7%2D4153%2D8740%2D4371BA955A73%7D&NC=15200 3163252

ROB

2003 Hummer H2, Black Lux. Pkg, Breathless HID lights and Stage 2B engine kit, Mazzi Maximus 18" chrome wheels and BFG 35X12.50 18 KM Mud Terrain Tires, Alpine DVD Navigation System, Myron & Davis 7" headrest monitors, Alpine 10 disc DVD Changer, XM Delphi Satellite radio, NXSTC DRL upgrade
2002 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo
2003 Dodge Viper SRT/10 #150
2003 Honda Odyssey EX
2003 Harley V-Rod 2 Tone Anniversary Edition

[Mega Boris]

I'll take a look at it in the morning... As its 3am here, and im already ready for bed...

I wish I had found these forums sooner...

It has informed me about the wiper problems, and how to fix this problem as well... Im glad i could contribute to this specific thread as I did the entire searching process over the last 2 days....

I plan on getting some PICS of my h2 up soon...

I'm off for the night... I will stop by tomorrow to chat some more. Thanks for all the help!

[NSXTC]

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I plan on taking my H2 in to the dealer to get my beams re-adjusted... I suggest everyone does the same, as most factory H2's have crap aiming...
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This will turn your headlights down to a normal level. Works for everyone that have tried it. Use a 5/32 allen.

[Mega Boris]

thats my issue... where is the DRL accessible from...

since its located in the bumper, its not like I can access it from opening the hood... what do i need to get under, etc.

edit: 5 posts and i'm a vet... SWEET

I've had my h2 since the 1st week in november...
If you see NY Plates: H2UMMER , that's me...

[JCJ]

is possible by inserting (a # of) washers between left or right bolts (there are 3) and little holes in the hood, where head lamps are fastened.
When I hadn't figured out the easy way (w/ allen wrench in little hole in front) yet to adjust the head lamps vertically, I inserted washers in the top bolt.

[Vaka Humm]

WARRING....A WORD TO THE WISE....DON'T BUY YOUR FAKE HID LIGHTS ON EBAY FROM A RIP-OFF ARTIST THAT GOES BY THE NAME TRUFRESH!!!!!!!!!
I bought and paid that day for them and waited over a month, got no responce then told me had a FLOOD when the finaly came the DDL lasted ONE DAY!! and will not reply to my emails after I asked him to send me replacements and would send him the bad ones back. Also no responce when I asked for a refund.

[JCJ]

Would Sylvania (or other manufacturer) have replacement set (pref. HID) for DRLs as well?
What would be the DRL's size/diameter?

[Vaka Humm]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 1 bad h2:
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[NSXTC]

Thanks Mega...this is the exact type of comparison I was looking for. Great post! I'm going with your advice until Hummer offers the HID option to 2004 models. Hopefully, it'll retrofit.

Until then...

Sylvania has a $10 rebate on a pair of Silverstars...Download rebate here...

http://www.autobarn.com/rebate/sylreb.pdf

Autobarn.com has 9007ST...link here...

http://store.yahoo.com/rodi/silverstar.html

Matching DRLs in Super white (slight blue tint)for those with the DRL + HL mod...

http://store.yahoo.com/rodi/apccolglasbu.html

APC 504055B WAFFLE 3157 SP.WHITE 9.95 (Price for 1 pair)


Total for 2 9007 and 2 DRLs including shipping from Autobarn.com...$66.80. Don't forget the $10 rebate = $56.80

[This message was edited by NSXTC on January 07, 2003 at 12:01 AM.]

[NSXTC]

Hey Mac,

Which brand did you get? There are tons of HID look-a-likes and some are bluer than others. With the blue ones, you can't see Sh*t.

Since I got the DRLs on, I'm going to match the 3157s with a bluish tint.

http://www.xtremewhite.com/ORD-Light...48-1-1-1-1.cfm

[Mega Boris]

i'll give it a try tomorrow...

last question before I disappear for the night...
it looks like its a pain to access the DRL's.

The manual is a little vague... whats the process?

[1 bad h2]

with hids 4 less with stage 2 kit youll have a bluer and brighter light ,which you wouldent even need the high beams anymore,plus if you have the offroad lights you dont need highbeams regardless.......plus the highbeams from factory hardly do anything anyway,i allways yous my offroads.

[NSXTC]

Hey Val, Check your Private Topics. Let's hook up.

[Mega Boris]

I spent a lot of time over the past few days looking for a viable solution to the H2's headlight situation..

like everyone here, im upset with the "candle with a mirror" that came stock with the car...

If you put in a HID 9007 Kit, you will LOSE your HI BEAM Capabilities.... as there are no quality bi-xenon kits....

BEWARE of any you find... Most claim to be HELLA brand, but only use hella ballasts... the actual bulbs are taiwanese.

Because there is no de-facto solution.. and I do not want to give up my Hi-Beam capabilities...

I installed Sylvania Silverstars 9007ST.
They cost 25$ a bulb...

The light produced is crisper and whiter...
You gain some brightness... not much...

Tonight, my first night using then, I got the brights from a couple of people... Obviously thinking that my brights were on... A good thing...

However, the design of the lens and reflector does not do justice... the aim is crap, and its not the silverstars fault...

In summation:

No HELLA Bi-Xenon HID Kits Available
All that claim are Hella Ballasts and Taiwanese Bulbs (crap). The aiming isn't gonna be perfect either. They are expensive... and most importantly,
NOT STREET LEGAL...

PURE Hella Kits from Philips are available, however you will LOSE HIGH BEAM functionality.

The Sylvania Xenarcs would need to be custom fitted inside the current Light Housing...
Something I do not wish to change, as I expect in the future, there will be a viable HID solution...

Do NOT buy Xenon-HID bulbs without buying a conversion kit.... The voltage is different and you will end up either melting your wires, or blowing the bulbs....

The Sylvania Silverstars are halogens, produce a color temp of 4000K, the xenarcs produce 4100k. The Color is white compared to the yellow of the stock lights. With these you DO NOT LOSE HI BEAM FUNCTIONALITY. They are inexpensive, an easy plug and play... and most importantly.. STREET LEGAL

So, until there is a bi-xenon 9007 ALL HELLA kit, (i don't care if its street legal or not, for the time being) I will not be purchasing an HID kit, as the Silverstars are viable substitutes until one is made...

I hope this helps...

For Reference, these are the bulbs you would need to buy. They should be carried at your local auto parts store:

http://www.sylvania.com/auto/silverstar.htm

In the 9007ST size.


I will have pictures tomorrow, if you want to check back.

[MAC]

Not every 3157 will work. Strangely there are many types of 3157, with totally different bases. The 3157 used in Hummer has snap in base with 2 metal contacts on each side, some 3157 has only 1 wire each side, some 3157 has larger bulb as ours but some has tiny bulbs. I have switched to new 3157 "Super White" bulbs I found at Kragen Auto, these are the $7 cheap bulbs, light became white (vs. yellow) with a slight blue tint. But one only lasted 2 days, I am going back in to get replacement if they have any new stock, that was the last one on the shelf. Yes, they looked like cheap Taiwan bulbs and packaging, but the white light was good. I am hoping that was just a bad bulb. What you need to do is to take out your current DRL bulb to see and match it.

Yes, I agree with one post here said that you have to be careful with the eBay bulb sellers, they seem slimy and tricky to me. Target, auto or stereo stores and Walgreen sell many of these 9007 bulbs about $20, you can always return them to store, you can't do that with eBay. Add in shipping cost, eBay is not cheaper.

[This message was edited by MAC on January 07, 2003 at 03:02 PM.]

[Matverick]

I had a set of the Xenarcs on my 2001 Silverado 2500HD. They made a HUGE difference over the factory lighting. You still have highbeams, just not the HID. (HID for low beam, Silverstar bulbs for the highs) Sylvania offers the Silverstar as a highbeam upgrade when you buy the HID kit. The bulbs closely match the color of the HID. The other thing that is impressive is the width of light coverage. I live in South Dakota, where deer are a real problem. It's so much easier to avoid them when BOTH ditches are completely illuminated. Definitely putting the 7 inch set on my H2 when it comes in 2 weeks.

And no, I don't work for Sylvania!

Mat

"Foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds"

[mpetrich]

Paragon, I would also be interested in where you installed the ballasts and any other tid-bits of information you could provide on the install.
Thanks.

[buddy]

Here's some more info.

www.redhummer.com/

[valkolton]

Where did you buy them at (the 9007s)...

Val

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MAC:
I agree they are not like HID, but they are good enough for me. I know several members here have switched to Xenon HID bulbs and are quite happy with them. It is still a valid suggestion for others to try them out.
HID coming my way are often quite annoying, I have no need to go that way yet.

I switched to 3157 bulbs in the DRL, looks nice, especially since my DRL are day time only. The blue bulbs make the lenses look blue too, neat. They are just cheap blue glass bulbs I bought in Kragen auto store for $6.99.

9007, I tried 2 different types, DOT legal 65/55W and 100/80W, both okay. I don't think there is any brand to these bulbs, all Korean or Japanese made.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm quite interested in this.

After installing these, would I still have both low and high beams?