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08-05-2005, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
This is believed to be due to DRL'*. Meaning the low beams are on constantly.
The car still runs on a 12V system 96+
Currently I'm very happy with SS'* in my 97. I did disable the DRL'* before putting them in however. It doesn't seem we can merely discount the 96+ years. Being on 100% of the running time of the car increase usage and decreases lifespan in number of days.
The car still runs on a 12V system 96+
Currently I'm very happy with SS'* in my 97. I did disable the DRL'* before putting them in however. It doesn't seem we can merely discount the 96+ years. Being on 100% of the running time of the car increase usage and decreases lifespan in number of days.
also keep in mind that the DRLs on the 2k+ bonnies are a low burn on the high beam.... when i had them both of my lows burned out before either high
08-05-2005, 10:34 AM
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I have two theories that go along with 1993SLE.
1. 2k bonnies and the DRL/headlight vibrating shorten the life.
2. 96+ bonnies with the different headlight vibration design shorten the life.
3. 92-95'* have a different headlight design that allows for more shock damping and vibration management. They cause less mechanical stress to the filaments.
I LOVE my Silver Stars in my 93, and they've been in there since I owned the car (over 2 years). No problems.
1. 2k bonnies and the DRL/headlight vibrating shorten the life.
2. 96+ bonnies with the different headlight vibration design shorten the life.
3. 92-95'* have a different headlight design that allows for more shock damping and vibration management. They cause less mechanical stress to the filaments.
I LOVE my Silver Stars in my 93, and they've been in there since I owned the car (over 2 years). No problems.
08-06-2005, 01:04 AM
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I've had my SS in my Malibu for close to 2 years now I am guessing. I drive ALOT. I spend probably on average 20+ hours a week driving for work, not to mention driving I do besides work, and the lights are on all the time since I have DRL'*. I have had one bulb burn out on me in that time, to me that is pretty damn good. Pretty much any bulb that is on for that many hours is due to burn out.
I put them in the Bonneville when she was put on the road, about a year and a half ago, and they are still fine, but she doesn't get driven as much, by far.
I put them in the Bonneville when she was put on the road, about a year and a half ago, and they are still fine, but she doesn't get driven as much, by far.
08-06-2005, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
everyone above is WORNG, I have had my SS in my car for over 2 1/2 years now with no problems, and so has WillWren, The problems are only in the 2000+ that they dont last or some reason
do the SS like i said i have em and love em
do the SS like i said i have em and love em
Each instance and case will vary from car to car and amount the lights are used. Many members with 96+ having DRL (daytime running lights) found the Silver Stars to burn our rather quickly. (A year or less).
**** SS'*.
08-06-2005, 01:52 AM
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yes the fogs are a chronic problem and i do not recommend anyone used them.....but as the for SS highs and lows, i do recommend them, fo the 92-95 that is
yes the fogs are a chronic problem and i do not recommend anyone used them.....but as the for SS highs and lows, i do recommend them, fo the 92-95 that is
08-06-2005, 09:46 AM
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yes the fogs are a chronic problem and i do not recommend anyone used them.....but as the for SS highs and lows, i do recommend them, fo the 92-95 that is
yes the fogs are a chronic problem and i do not recommend anyone used them.....but as the for SS highs and lows, i do recommend them, fo the 92-95 that is
08-06-2005, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
I put the SS H3'* in to my aftermarket driving/fogs. So far so good and I always run with them on.
08-06-2005, 11:11 AM
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I've had the SS in my high & low beams for well over a year.... they are great.
Now the Angel Eyes on the other hand.... I'm going onto my 3rd set... they keep cracking and lettting water in. The first AE set I had I used the org AE H3 bulbs... the 2nd set I used SS H3 bulbs.... they lasted about the same amount of time. The 3rd set I'm going to use PIAA'*.... but I'm also going to use a plexiglass shield incase rocks are breaking them.
Now the Angel Eyes on the other hand.... I'm going onto my 3rd set... they keep cracking and lettting water in. The first AE set I had I used the org AE H3 bulbs... the 2nd set I used SS H3 bulbs.... they lasted about the same amount of time. The 3rd set I'm going to use PIAA'*.... but I'm also going to use a plexiglass shield incase rocks are breaking them.
08-08-2005, 06:02 PM
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u got the euro dezighns off ebay for 12 bucks for head lights and 12 bucks for fog lights and im happy with them cause they are hid and they are alot brighter than stock