Review of Osram Silverstars [Archive] - Toyota Yaris Forums

slvryaris

08-01-2007, 01:15 AM

Again these are Osram Silverstars not Sylvania. Today I got my Osram Silverstars from www.powerbulbs.com which is located in the United Kindom. They were shipped less then 7 days ago and they were here today. I picked these up for around $24. I replaced my Piaa Extreme White Plus bulbs for these and I gotta tell ya save your money and go with the Osrams. The light output on low looks the same whiteness as the Piaa's, but I noticed a big improvement on the Osrams with how much further the beam went down the road vs. the Piaa's

These were tested with other cars in front of me and passing me so I can imagine that it would look even better on a dark country road. The high beams lit up the road an everything around it like nothing I have ever seen except from H.I.D.'s. So thanks to Brickhard Meat and Violin and some of you other guys for helping me with all my questions, and eveyone needs to at least try these out once.

Terrorize

08-01-2007, 02:07 AM

:needpics:

Heh heh...lets see!! I'm sure they are good...
Hmm...although these are OSRAM silver stars they probably use the same technology in the sylvania silver stars or are the same product-different market...as Osram owns sylvania...or i should say sylvania is the north american branch of osram...

oilman930

08-01-2007, 02:28 AM

The Osram Silverstars sold in Europe are not the same as the Silverstars that are sold in the US. The US bulbs are tinted blue while the European versions are not. The light output is different as well as the light pattern.

If you call Sylvania they will also tell you that since the European version of the bulb is not sold here directly, it isn't DOT legal. Which is true, but that's never stopped me from using them.

slvryaris

08-01-2007, 03:16 AM

Sorry for lack of pics. I will try to get some tonight, but I do not have a tri pod so they might not be the most accurate pics plus they will just look like any other pics of Piaa's or found on google or Yahoo images, but I will get some. The technology in the Sylvania bulbs is that of the Piaa which is the UV coating they use on the outside of the bulb to take away from the yellow dull looks of Halogen gas and makes it a whiter light, but by doing this you ruin the total light output.

The Osram Silverstars are totally crystal clear and use a different kind of filament and burn so I have read some xenon gas and gives it the white color and increases the distance for down the road viewing.

slvryaris

08-02-2007, 03:55 PM

Sorry havent had a chance to get night pics, but the pic on the top is of full Osram silverstar on both sides, the second pic has the "osram" silverstar on the left and the stock on the right. The osram has a brighter beam and a shade whiter. The third pic is the "osram" silverstar on the left and the Piaa Xtreme White PLus on the right and can this be a $23 set of bulbs beat out a $80 set????????? The osram took it again with a brighter beam and the same whiteness. Night pics will be up tomorrow morning.

slvryaris

08-03-2007, 08:06 AM

Here is some pics I took last night of the Osram Silverstars

brickhardmeat

08-03-2007, 08:47 AM

osram:thumbsup:

slvryaris

08-03-2007, 03:48 PM

I was also looking at the Philips Vision Plus and noticed people said they were whiter then the Osrams and I was kind of curious as to how this was and then I looked closely at a picture of them and noticed the slight blue coating at the tip of the light.

I knew no one could resist putting a blue uv coating on their bulb and say that it is pure white light.

aca72

08-13-2007, 05:14 PM

Thanks for the OSRAM Silverstars review. I also ordered from www.powerbulbs.com (http://www.powerbulbs.com) yesterday. If anyone wants to buy from them, use the coupon code below to get a 10% discount.

KAFFE1746

sherryberry

08-13-2007, 05:16 PM

i'm sorry but when i saw the title of this thread, i thought it said orgasm :frown:

brickhardmeat

08-13-2007, 05:20 PM

sherry you're such a total perv:rolleyes:

sherryberry

08-13-2007, 08:26 PM

i know i am... can't help it.

uncleyaris

08-13-2007, 11:09 PM

Didn't want to start a new thread! Besides patience and small hands, is there a good way tochange bulbs? I am having a hard time just pulling off connector. Can only imagine the pin :cry: The book sucks and lack of space :eek:

brickhardmeat

08-14-2007, 04:24 AM

I think the repair manual actually suggest removeing the entire bumper which probably would be much easier than trying to squeez in the like that. I got someone else to change mine for me because I was about to have a neervous breakdown. Every other bulb in the car is a breeze to replace.

Masteraal

08-14-2007, 04:47 AM

hello first time poster lol.

can someone tell me the type of bulb for the yaris? first thing im going to change is the bulbs to the vision plus type :)

so low and high beams are...

thanks

ism3t

08-14-2007, 07:17 AM

Masteraal

08-14-2007, 07:32 AM

h4

sweeet :D easy to find and i can get them by going for a short drive. ill give a before and after shot when i get my car and the headies done! :D:thumbup:

Violin

08-14-2007, 07:39 AM

It takes only a few minutes to take the top of the bumper off and remove the headlight.

Some guys with little girly hands seem to have no trouble changing the bulbs in place.

Masteraal

08-14-2007, 08:03 AM

hmmm might need the help of my gf then :P

then ill sell the stock lights :D im sure someone will buy them since their genuine toyota :|

sherryberry

08-14-2007, 10:55 AM

i'll volunteer my hands to help.. they are so friggin small and haven't grown much since I was in middle school

uncleyaris

08-14-2007, 11:02 AM

a perv and a tease, lol wish you lived closer I'd take you up on the offer.

sherryberry

08-14-2007, 11:06 AM

i'm not teasing ya .. just volunteering my hands to change lights!

Masteraal

08-14-2007, 11:17 AM

i'm not teasing ya .. just volunteering my hands to change lights!

thanks for the offer but i dont think i can afford the plane tickets :tongue:

nsmitchell

02-11-2009, 12:18 PM

One of my bulbs is out on my Yaris.

I just bought some Osram Silverstars from www.PowerBulbs.com (http://www.PowerBulbs.com) to replace them. I used coupon code ZXRCX111 and it took 10% off with free shipping. They even threw in some Philips Blue Vision W5W bulbs for free.

Kick ASS!

2 pack of Osram SilverStars H4 = 20.00USD (13.46GBP)
2 pack of Philips Blue Vision W5W = FREE
Shipping = FREE
10% off the price of the bulbs

What a deal for $20.00! http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=91

SCHWEET! :bow:

spookz

02-11-2009, 06:17 PM

marcus

02-11-2009, 06:20 PM

after all my research in lighting..the best way to do this is HID just get 4300k kit..pure white, a lot brighter,last longer as well..

Benggolf2

02-11-2009, 06:34 PM

I recently purchased from Powerbulbs too. I took on their 20% off Osram NightBreaker offer and used the 10% off check out coupon code. Came to a total of 35AUD shipped with free Blue Vision W5W as well.. who could resist such a bargain.

Hi Spookz. What made you decide on the Osram NightBreaker instead of the Silverstars H4? How are they performing on your car? Any significant difference versus OEM bulbs? TIA.

Meteorite_Marty

02-11-2009, 07:22 PM

I use Philips X-Treme Power H4 bulbs. These have won several automotive awards.

I have tried 2 pairs of the Osram NightBreaker ones before that, and you'll be lucky to get 3 months use out of them.

Running the Philips for over 6 months now and no issues. Brighter, whiter light and longer beam.

PHILIPS EXTREME POWER - THE MULTI AWARD WINNER
AUTO EXPRESS ACCESSORY OF THE YEAR
WINNER OF 'BEST BUY' - AUTO EXPRESS BULB TESTS (2007 & 2008)

spookz

02-11-2009, 07:29 PM

Hmm.. 3 months really? I'll have to wait and see what happens. So far they're doing great. They're definitely brighter and whiter then OEM. I currently have the X-treme Power bulbs in our Camry and they're great too. But for $35AUD (more than half the price of a pair of X-treme Power here), I can't complain. =)

whiteghetto

02-11-2009, 10:25 PM

I have the silverstar you can get in a US walmart. definitely >>> stock

nsmitchell

02-11-2009, 11:30 PM

I have the silverstar you can get in a US walmart. definitely >>> stock
The Osram Siverstars are supposed to be better bulbs. More Halogen or something. The british Osram ones are supposed to be a little better than the domestic ones. It's in a thread around here somewhere.

whiteghetto

02-11-2009, 11:41 PM

The Osram Siverstars are supposed to be better bulbs. More Halogen or something. The british Osram ones are supposed to be a little better than the domestic ones. It's in a thread around here somewhere.

Just letting people know
that even the local silverstars are vastly superior to the stock.
white > yellow

nsmitchell

02-12-2009, 01:29 PM

Just letting people know
that even the local silverstars are vastly superior to the stock.
white > yellow

You got that right. Over a year ago I replace my stock ones with regular SilverStars. One burned out. I ordered Osrams. I stuck my old stock one back in there until I get the new ones and it's a HUGE difference between the stock and regular SilverStars. The regular ones are so much brighter. I can't beleive they actually install the crappy stock ones. I'm going to put one new Osram next to a regular Sylvania and check out the difference when they arrive.

Everyone should do this inexpensive upgrade. WOW! What a difference! :thumbup: