Silverstar Ultra 9003/HB2 vs OEM headlight bulb comparison - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

DOMAV · 08-12-2009, 06:10 PM

hi i'm not technical but was this DRL that has to be disabled?

KrazyDawg · 02-23-2010, 11:18 AM

Sylvania Silverstar Ultras have a short lifespan. I used these on a Civic with DRL. On my first set, I had both bulbs go out at the same time in 5 months (10,000 miles). The replacement set averaged 5 months for the driver's side (11,000 miles) and 6 months on the passenger's side (18,000 miles). Sylvania is quick to replace them under warranty.

I had PIAA H4 Xtreme White installed that lasted 8 months (18,000 miles) on the driver's side and 11 months (25,000 miles). I made two attempts to get them covered under warranty and both times the CSR lost my information. I gave up after that but if anyone has any issues, I suggest filing a complaint with the BBB and State Attorney General for failing to honor their warranty.

3dr5speedblk · 01-21-2011, 06:47 PM

Had these for a while,Gotta get em in this weekend!
going to try it with out taking bumper cover off w/ rubber gloves.It's just to dang cold here like 20 below zero tonight!! Looks like a little more side light!!
How long did they last??

ibanezjeepguy · 01-21-2011, 07:15 PM

I work at an auto parts store and people continuously ask me why they burn out so fast.
I have to refer them to the packaging the bulbs come in... the mini line graph on the back, as brightness increases lifespan decreases... obviously, something in the design must create more heat leading to more stress on the bulb.
If you have the spare money to burn, by all means, buy the silverstars

they make my sales look better anyway ; )

CTScott · 01-21-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 3dr5speedblk

Had these for a while,Gotta get em in this weekend!
going to try it with out taking bumper cover off w/ rubber gloves.It's just to dang cold here like 20 below zero tonight!! Looks like a little more side light!!
How long did they last??

Mine lasted almost 18 months. To me, the extra light is worth replacing them at that interval.

3dr5speedblk · 01-22-2011, 08:13 PM

Took your advice, took the bumper cover off!E-Z ten minutes tops!!
Used a 10mm socket on the lower screw bolts ,Mint!!

Hershey · 01-23-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

Mine lasted almost 18 months. To me, the extra light is worth replacing them at that interval.

Agree , the extra white light helps distinguish things ( deer , critters ) at night better than the factory bulbs . Ours just pooped out yesterday . The bitter cold seems to make them die . Have noticed that over the years of using the SILVERSTARS . I think these lasted nearly 18 months as well . Yesterday we picked up a new twin pack at WAL-MART for $29 and installed them in the parking lot in about 15 minutes for the '08 sedan that's a breeze compared to the L.B.. Will take a look at the SYLVANIA website for a printable REBATE which is normally $5 for the SILVERSTAR and $10 for ULTRA .

Hershey · 01-23-2011, 11:46 AM

There's a printable $10 rebate for the ULTRA and $5 for the SILVERSTAR until FEBRUARY 12th . Here's the site , http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...ponsAndRebates . It's on the bottom of the page . Click to get to the printable coupon / rebate form to mail in .

3dr5speedblk · 01-23-2011, 07:11 PM

High beams are waaay better! Really lights up the trees!
Cheap 33bucks w/free ship on amazon!!
Get em if you live out in the booneys and drive at night.

the_boss · 01-23-2011, 09:18 PM

bought GE nightawk in august and had to replace them last week....lifetime of 150hrs as per GE...no mention of it on the package.

Trubin · 01-23-2011, 09:50 PM

Does anyone know where i can get those 5 plastic top bumper fasteners? mine broke off when my front got hit.

3dr5speedblk · 01-24-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Trubin

Does anyone know where i can get those 5 plastic top bumper fasteners? mine broke off when my front got hit.

Toyota dealer?? I know OREILLYS autoparts has many sizes of the plastic push pins!!

RedRide · 01-24-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Trubin

Does anyone know where i can get those 5 plastic top bumper fasteners? mine broke off when my front got hit.

Try here......

https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/To...eners_s/13.htm

They are a great vedor that I have ordered from.

CTScott · 01-24-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRide

Try here......

https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/To...eners_s/13.htm

They are a great vedor that I have ordered from.

The part number for the Liftback and Sedan ones is 90467-07071-22

25 for $11.75 is a great price! My local dealer charges $1 each for them.

http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Toy...2_p/a21249.htm

RedRide · 01-24-2011, 04:21 PM

Don't forget, you also need to pay for shipping but, is still a bit cheaper.
At least they have just about whatever you may need.

jemmah · 02-03-2011, 02:56 PM

If you can replace the headlight bulbs without removing the front of the Yaris (2dr hatch) then you have some really small hands!!!!!!!!!!!

MadMax · 02-13-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

There's a printable $10 rebate for the ULTRA and $5 for the SILVERSTAR until FEBRUARY 12th . Here's the site , http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...ponsAndRebates . It's on the bottom of the page . Click to get to the printable coupon / rebate form to mail in .

Fack! I can't believe this! I just got a pair of these for my Jeep today, remembering that someone had mentioned the rebate on this forum; and I just saw that it ended yesterday!!!

ibanezjeepguy · 02-14-2011, 07:28 AM

yeah, thats about how much they over-inflate the price.
had another iritated customer come in yesterday saying his pair of ultras blew out after a year. I said I'm surprised you got a year, congratulations! Here's some regular bulbs, half price!

02-23-2010, 11:18 AM	#38
KrazyDawg View User's Garage Drives: 08 3dr LB AT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 151	Sylvania Silverstar Ultras have a short lifespan. I used these on a Civic with DRL. On my first set, I had both bulbs go out at the same time in 5 months (10,000 miles). The replacement set averaged 5 months for the driver's side (11,000 miles) and 6 months on the passenger's side (18,000 miles). Sylvania is quick to replace them under warranty. I had PIAA H4 Xtreme White installed that lasted 8 months (18,000 miles) on the driver's side and 11 months (25,000 miles). I made two attempts to get them covered under warranty and both times the CSR lost my information. I gave up after that but if anyone has any issues, I suggest filing a complaint with the BBB and State Attorney General for failing to honor their warranty. __________________

01-21-2011, 06:47 PM	#39
3dr5speedblk StickShift Drives: 2010 Yaris HB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 112	Going to put them in this weekend!! Had these for a while,Gotta get em in this weekend! going to try it with out taking bumper cover off w/ rubber gloves.It's just to dang cold here like 20 below zero tonight!! Looks like a little more side light!! How long did they last?? __________________ "Live like there's no tomorrow"

01-22-2011, 08:13 PM	#42
3dr5speedblk StickShift Drives: 2010 Yaris HB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 112	Worth the money!! Took your advice, took the bumper cover off!E-Z ten minutes tops!! Used a 10mm socket on the lower screw bolts ,Mint!! __________________ "Live like there's no tomorrow"

01-23-2011, 11:46 AM	#44
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	There's a printable $10 rebate for the ULTRA and $5 for the SILVERSTAR until FEBRUARY 12th . Here's the site , http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...ponsAndRebates . It's on the bottom of the page . Click to get to the printable coupon / rebate form to mail in . Last edited by Hershey; 01-23-2011 at 12:12 PM.

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RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	Don't forget, you also need to pay for shipping but, is still a bit cheaper. At least they have just about whatever you may need.

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jemmah Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cape Cod MA. USA Posts: 14	If you can replace the headlight bulbs without removing the front of the Yaris (2dr hatch) then you have some really small hands!!!!!!!!!!!

02-14-2011, 07:28 AM	#54
ibanezjeepguy Drives: 2010 Meteorite Liftback Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC USA Posts: 53	yeah, thats about how much they over-inflate the price. had another iritated customer come in yesterday saying his pair of ultras blew out after a year. I said I'm surprised you got a year, congratulations! Here's some regular bulbs, half price!