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joebobdiddly Champion Author California Posts:4,083 Points:948,845 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:17:38 PM Ignore joebobdiddly Report Abuse A website touting the Sylvania SilverStar headlight bulb says it provides “up to 30 percent” greater visibility down the road. That sounds impressive until you read the fine print: “compared with worn standard halogen” bulbs. Still, such claims are making premium-priced halogen bulbs an alluring choice for drivers. Visit autos.yahoo.com for full article

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A website touting the Sylvania SilverStar headlight bulb says it provides “up to 30 percent” greater visibility down the road. That sounds impressive until you read the fine print: “compared with worn standard halogen” bulbs. Still, such claims are making premium-priced halogen bulbs an alluring choice for drivers.

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52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,277 Points:1,744,630 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 27, 2012 12:09:57 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse "Bright enough to annoy the #$&&*^ out of me."Right on DanMtz
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,615 Points:1,207,555 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 11:11:13 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse Another vote for a good post...thanks for posting!
TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,525 Points:536,460 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:42:55 PM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse Good post! Always need unbiased advice from CR.
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,274 Points:697,105 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 7:50:54 PM Ignore wamster Report Abuse I know they're brighter when I see them from oncoming traffic. I wouldn't mind seeing further. I will check into these when Ilosea headlight.
RoadScholarOH Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:34 Points:546,815 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 3:35:33 PM Ignore RoadScholarOH Report Abuse If the more expensive bulbs lasted three or four time longer, then it may be worth the cost, but I seriously doubt it.
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,860,455 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 3:08:08 PM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse yes they are.
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,370 Points:1,246,350 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 12:56:26 PM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse Bright enough to annoy the #$&&*^ out of me.
doctorindyj Champion Author Santa Fe Posts:3,463 Points:842,510 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 11:02:06 AM Ignore doctorindyj Report Abuse So bright they can see them from orbit in a blizzard. Definitely hate being on the business end of them.
Norm10 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,342 Points:163,050 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 10:30:02 AM Ignore Norm10 Report Abuse YES THEY DEFINITELY BLIND EVERONE!
fora_7 All-Star Author Montreal Posts:872 Points:208,455 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:57:42 AM Ignore fora_7 Report Abuse Brighter indeed, but hazardous
livedream Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,702 Points:757,685 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 8:10:31 AM Ignore livedream Report Abuse Yes. They are much too bright for on-coming traffic. This creates a safety hazard on the road.
mabrams184 Champion Author Lexington Posts:2,114 Points:536,715 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 7:49:21 AM Ignore mabrams184 Report Abuse Harder on on coming traffic.
Prov1322 Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:380 Points:389,595 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 7:42:27 AM Ignore Prov1322 Report Abuse They are blinding when you are the oncoming driver!
el_fr Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,352 Points:747,625 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 6:54:18 AM Ignore el_fr Report Abuse No they don't
mandoid Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:7,314 Points:1,529,935 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 6:12:04 AM Ignore mandoid Report Abuse my sylvania ultras work just nice
fuel2use Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,497 Points:734,555 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 4:37:24 AM Ignore fuel2use Report Abuse Sounds like snake oil salesman.
iFueler Champion Author Durham Posts:64,458 Points:181,450 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 2:18:41 AM Ignore iFueler Report Abuse YMMV
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:7,500 Points:1,560,450 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 1:31:32 AM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse They help to some degree.
gumbyrex Champion Author Fresno Posts:3,311 Points:761,990 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 1:01:12 AM Ignore gumbyrex Report Abuse I hate any type of halogen headlight when they are coming at you while your'e driving.
RAE344 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,081 Points:664,445 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 12:17:21 AM Ignore RAE344 Report Abuse Does it matter. Brighter bulbs might mean the driver can see a little farther, but it will end up blinding other people. Net effect is more dangerous to socity.
1momsunshine Champion Author Ottawa Posts:5,505 Points:1,003,505 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 12:08:04 AM Ignore 1momsunshine Report Abuse They seem brighter
PDQBlues Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,089 Points:1,451,250 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 11:18:48 PM Ignore PDQBlues Report Abuse Advertizing = lies. Comparing a new bulb with a worn one is obviously and purposely misleading.
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,615 Points:1,207,555 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 11:14:16 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse Interesting article, thanks for posting!
md11capt Champion Author Denver Posts:3,558 Points:712,380 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 10:55:10 PM Ignore md11capt Report Abuse Marketing ploy.
ObieDog Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,976 Points:854,595 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 10:45:05 PM Ignore ObieDog Report Abuse Love statstics. I think ziyulu has figured this out.
esquared Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:8,082 Points:1,973,035 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 10:39:47 PM Ignore esquared Report Abuse The answer is blindingly obvious....
WalkingWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:3,701 Points:779,595 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 10:26:45 PM Ignore WalkingWV Report Abuse Ask the blind oncoming drivers.
BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,952 Points:726,840 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 10:24:45 PM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse I say yes!
ExplorerWA Champion Author Washington Posts:4,093 Points:800,075 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 10:05:30 PM Ignore ExplorerWA Report Abuse They seem brighter.
orphancarguyPE Champion Author PEI Posts:3,865 Points:737,915 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 10:05:11 PM Ignore orphancarguyPE Report Abuse If they are aimed properly and you are driving at a reasonable speed, regular ones work fine.
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,568 Points:1,174,430 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 9:50:22 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse They may burn brighter but they also sure burn out quicker!
ziyulu Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:8,514 Points:1,605,800 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 9:10:59 PM Ignore ziyulu Report Abuse My new light has 100% more brightness--compared to the one that burned out.
Radar1992 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,340 Points:313,090 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 9:01:32 PM Ignore Radar1992 Report Abuse Good to know....
esq262 Champion Author Asheville Posts:2,917 Points:650,815 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 8:44:22 PM Ignore esq262 Report Abuse I have been blinded by these things.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,964 Points:1,019,545 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 8:10:16 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse LED headlights are what I want.
Night Owl Champion Author Toronto Posts:7,570 Points:1,790,500 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 7:53:01 PM Ignore Night Owl Report Abuse So buy a cheaper one only if you want a whiter light.
CorvairHaven Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,364 Points:1,456,640 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 7:23:49 PM Ignore CorvairHaven Report Abuse Ban blue ones.
tnfran Champion Author Arizona Posts:4,398 Points:846,090 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 7:15:01 PM Ignore tnfran Report Abuse False advertising, even thought they have in fine print compared to worn halogens.
ScottTee Champion Author Detroit Posts:4,401 Points:1,065,645 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 6:51:04 PM Ignore ScottTee Report Abuse sometimes I think they are too bright, makes it tough on oncoming drivers
Taxrefugee Champion Author Arizona Posts:1,418 Points:389,920 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 6:38:46 PM Ignore Taxrefugee Report Abuse Interesting....
FlatulenceOdor Sophomore Author Maryland Posts:215 Points:210,670 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 6:08:29 PM Ignore FlatulenceOdor Report Abuse Reminds me of a scene from The Cable Guy: I'm blinded! My eyes! it was a beauty/funny.
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,832 Points:360,355 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 6:08:06 PM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse good bulb test.
rcornel All-Star Author San Diego Posts:734 Points:230,020 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 6:04:53 PM Ignore rcornel Report Abuse Ok
JagXKR Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,169 Points:1,094,080 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 5:43:19 PM Ignore JagXKR Report Abuse The problem is not with the lights being brighter but the fact they are aimed too high. A whiter light produces less glare especially in rain but so many drivers do not even realize that they have their lights blazing in oncoming drivers eyes. Others don't care and blind everyone they drive up on. I installed HID on my old car and re-aimed the lights and had them checked by a friend driving towards me. Brighter for me and less glare and easier on my friends eyes.
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,830 Points:644,975 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 5:25:15 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse Annoying if you're the one that doesn't have them!
JDchefF Champion Author Lancaster Posts:1,060 Points:231,195 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 4:59:20 PM Ignore JDchefF Report Abuse Agree with others, they are a pain when not properly aimed, it is hard on oncoming drivers eyes. Fast Brite Lens Restorer works real good on dull lenses. Worked on my '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (No I was not paid to write this.)
MrLefty0706 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,454 Points:353,785 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 4:53:15 PM Ignore MrLefty0706 Report Abuse These brighter lights are blinding to oncoming traffic and a nuisance to drivers ahead of the vehicle. How many of these cars are involved in accidents?
SUNOIL Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,260 Points:1,928,930 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 4:39:51 PM Ignore SUNOIL Report Abuse Look cool
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,273 Points:1,364,165 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 4:34:47 PM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse Good to know. No real surprise.
DeserTBoB Champion Author California Posts:1,349 Points:203,125 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 4:32:02 PM Ignore DeserTBoB Report Abuse Sylania's "SilverStar" line is a ripoff that appeals to people who no brain. All they do is coat the envelope with a blue tint, then juice up the wattage on the filament to compensate for the loss. People think it looks like a xenon headlight. Truth is that you CANNOT SEE FARTHER if your headlights are properly aligned.