One of my wife's low beam headlight bulbs is out and I'm gonna swap both at the same time. She's got separate bulbs for the lows, two more for the highs, and two fog lamp bulbs (it's a Lexus). She won't let me spend the money on all Silverstars, so I wanted to put in a couple of XtraVisions in her low beams. Problem is, Sylvania's site seems to indicate that the XtraVision is a higher wattage bulb. Higher wattage than stock=burned up wiring harness. Don't want that. Anybody know anything about the XtraVision and their wattage? The bulb size is 9006. Thanks.

Matt

 

i thought the xtravisions were crappier than the silverstars

 

they are!

Please either stick with stock replacements from autozone (same company makes them as the sylvania, just look at the bulb ) or step up and buy the silverstars as they are very worth the money in every experience (3 different cars of mine) I have used them in!!!

 

I thought they were the same wattage, but I may be wrong. I know they are up to 20-30% brighter than stock. I sell autoparts, and have never heard any complaints on the XVs.

 

They are all the same wattage the difference is in the color tempeture.
I installed the Cool Blues(whiter light that the XV) a couple years ago and have been pretty happy with them. If i had to do it again I would def get the silverstars.

 

I'd still go with the Silverstars, but we wouldn't want to piss off the REAL boss, would we? hehehehehe!

Sorry. Just HAD to do that.... Me bad.

 

Yup, I just got silverstars in my 4runner a few weeks ago. They are awesome. Especially low beam. Way better than the stock headlights. Worth the $5 extra over the regular replacement ones.

 

Just get them, tell her you didn't spend too much and she'll be amazed!

Fink

 

Honestly, I've had the silverstars and they just don't last that long.

Also, the silvania "cool blue" bulbs actually look identicle to the silverstars when illuminated. I ran with one "cool blue" and one Silverstar for a long time and now i'm back to the "cool blue's" = better value.

 

holy old thread batman just shows that the newbe is searching ive had sliverstars for 3yrs now

 

28 months on mine so far.

I think next I'm going to try UltraStars.

 

I couldnt get the silverstars to last more than 6-8 months...

 

Do you guys with the ill lasting Silvers use your headlamps as DRLs? DRLs will kill most aftermarket "white" bulbs early.

If i had DLRs I look for an alternative or just stick with OEM. I think Nighthawks would be better in the longer lasting department.

 

No I dont have DRL but I do have my lights on whenever Im driving 100% of the time. That probably does it, but my stock bulbs from 1999 are still working...

 

Yep,you pay the price for the whiter bulb. I only use my lights at night or in inclement weather.

 

3 years on my Silverstars and I drive with the lights on day and night and have for many years. When I put them in all read on here is how they would never last and it was a wast of money. Sure can't prove that by me! Mike

 

Also starting the engine with the headlamps on can cause a surge and blow out the Silverstars. I always turn my lights off when I shut the truck off.

 

i say drop the sylvania's and take the money and buy HID's. Once you go HID you never go back.

 

I dunno I like the extravisions, bright enough for me. Anyone of you use rubbing compound to clean your lights, makes a world of difference.