Changing the stock halogens.

[nsmitchell]

I changed over to Sylvania Silverstar. The bulbs are a friggin nightmare to change. Tight as hell space to get into. Be careful when you do it to make sure you have the bulb situated properly and that the metal clips are hooked properly, otherwise they will not point properly. Also plan on scraping your knuckles until they bleed and also mumbling explitaves to yourself. I just kept saying WTF...WTF...WTF!!!

It's done now and I hope they were worth the money. $35.00/pair.

I did this at work in the parking lot before lunch with no tools, you may want to do it at home and remove your headlights, or get a 3 year old with small agile hands to help you. hehe

[Black Yaris]

If you would have done a search you would have seen this frustration was discusused some time ago... but we feel your pain

[Doc Zaius]

Are we gonna at least see some before and after pics??

[brickhardmeat]

Are we gonna at least see some before and after pics??

of the hands, I want to see the bloody hands, we know what silverstars look like, I am guessing you got the blue tinted ones:barf:

I got Osram Silverstar and I am very pleased with the quality of the light on the road.:wink:

Yes, I too feel your pain. Changing the headlight bulbs suck all other bulbs are a cinch.

and yes, use that damn search feature, better to bring one back from the dead that start a whole new thread on an old topic

[nsmitchell]

Sorry about the not searching. I will flog myself later. But here are the before and after pics.

[death is my gift]

lmao

[eTiMaGo]

"gimme a hand, will ya?"

[nsmitchell]

I must say I'm pissed that I didn't search first or I would have found out about the cheaper and better Osram bulbs!

What can I say... I'm a dumbass!:bonk:

The Sylvanias do look OK, but I paid $35.00 for my pair at Autozone. The Osram Silverstars are the best out there, and they are only like $31.21 a pair - shipped! I'm gunna scream now!

http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/ just change currency to USD in the lower left corner of the site.

[brickhardmeat]

I must say I'm pissed that I didn't search first or I would have found out about the cheaper and better Osram bulbs!

What can I say... I'm a dumbass!:bonk:

The Sylvanias do look OK, but I paid $35.00 for my pair at Autozone. The Osram Silverstars are the best out there, and they are only like $31.21 a pair - shipped! I'm gunna scream now!

http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/ just change currency to USD in the lower left corner of the site.

Just get the Osram next time. :wink:

[07typeS]

reading how much trouble you guys have just getting at the headlights makes me love having my sedan.....

i have fat hands and they still fit back there with plenty of room to spare..

so lets see, in the game of sedan vs LB thats.....

LB 137
Sedan 1

[uncleyaris]

Don't go there!

[Pell]

I am still trying to figure out what is wrong with Sylvania Silverstars, are they not still brighter than stock?

[brickhardmeat]

I am still trying to figure out what is wrong with Sylvania Silverstars, are they not still brighter than stock?


blue coating reduces light output, the osram bulbs do not have blue coating-no blue splash in your headlight

[Pell]

blue coating reduces light output, the osram bulbs do not have blue coating-no blue splash in your headlight

Hmmm. However does this mean the will be less bright than the stock bulbs? Or are people just saying for the money, the Osram ones are the better choice because they are technically better for the buck?

[brickhardmeat]

Hmmm. However does this mean the will be less bright than the stock bulbs? Or are people just saying for the money, the Osram ones are the better choice because they are technically better for the buck?


osram silverstar 50+ put more light on the road

[nsmitchell]

The Sylvanias work fine, the Osrams are just better for a little less money!

[jpurcell]

Yesterday for no apparent reason both my headlights went out. I was idling in a driver thru, no bumps, nothing. If I pull for momentary high beams they come on, but not by the switch.

Both dash and hood fuses are good, the headlight relay under the hood comes on/off but I have no ground to my headlight plug itself.

I don't have a good wiring diagram for my Yaris. Any info, or links to a online wiring diagram would be much appreciated.

[uncleyaris]

diy section download manual!

[MrJester]

http://www.etimago.com/yaris/repairmanual/

Check out the repair manual sure to have a wirin diagram.

[YarisTom73]

Advance Auto here in western PA has bright bulbs made by Hella, they're like $50 a pair, but the guys there say that they're even better/brighter than the others. In my parts sales experience (ASE certified), I've also found that Silverstars have serious longevity issues: 6 months you're lucky :mad:

[nsmitchell]

:laughabove: Are they Hella good?!:laughabove:

[uncleyaris]

lol

[Disturb3dMind3d]

What would be the best replacement bulbs to get other then the stock or HID's?

[nsmitchell]

What would be the best replacement bulbs to get other then the stock or HID's?

http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/default.asp?prodtype.asp?PT_ID=88&numRecordPosition=1&strPageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&strSearchCriteria=

Osram Silverstar H4. $26.56/pair

Make sure you switch the currency to USD. It's on the lower left side of the screen.

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING! :biggrin:

[bladesmith6]

I'm curious about the Hellas as well. I'm interested because I can get the local and because they have a good rep for spotlamps on the offroad circuit. If anyone else has tried them on another car even please speak up!

[brickhardmeat]

hella is a very well established german company, I am sure all of their stuff meets high quality german standards, I had there headlight assemblys on my old golf and they were beautiful, a lot of the vw stock lighting I believe is also hella

I am very please with my osram silverstars however

[uncleyaris]

http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/default.asp?prodtype.asp?PT_ID=88&numRecordPosition=1&strPageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&strSearchCriteria=

Osram Silverstar H4. $26.56/pair

Make sure you switch the currency to USD. It's on the lower left side of the screen.

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING! :biggrin:

How can you beat the price. I say give a try, not much to lose. If BRICK says they are ok I'm sold.

[Shroomster]

I must say I'm pissed that I didn't search first or I would have found out about the cheaper and better Osram bulbs!

What can I say... I'm a dumbass!:bonk:

The Sylvanias do look OK, but I paid $35.00 for my pair at Autozone. The Osram Silverstars are the best out there, and they are only like $31.21 a pair - shipped! I'm gunna scream now!

http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/ just change currency to USD in the lower left corner of the site.

a guru of lighting over on importpassion.com was dissappointed with the osram and regular silverstars, both in light output and longevity. I am hapopy with my regular silverstars(the ones you have NS) and I have no problems...my first pair lasted 4 years up until last week, but I drive mostly at night coming home from work so I get more use than average drivers, plus I love me some HIGH BEAMS....(IN MY CIVIC, before I get railed about how I could have a yaris for four years...hehe)

[brickhardmeat]

I have heard very good things about the osram silvertars. I have used the sylvania silverstars and they were fine but they were coated and didn't put out as much light on the road. The last set I had in the VW were going strong at one year already still on the car when I sold it. Looking around on the web the 50+ osram like I have I see excellent ratings.

[Shroomster]

actually try looking into the phillips + seres i think they have a +150 or something where it burns almost as bright as average H.I.D.... the bulb is much smaller than regular to..

[nsmitchell]

Here's that pesky thread! Taking the bumper cover off is the way to go on this.

Back from the dead!