Revistied: Solara Lighting

by **Flipside909** » Sat Dec 28, 2002 3:06 pm

Here's a comparo shot of HIDs vs Silverstars vs OEM Sylvanias.

From left to right here are:

Name
Model vehicle
Type of headlight
Type of foglight

1) Hanzo723
97 Camry LE V6
9003 Phillips HID
No Fogs

2) Solara4o8
99 Solara SLE V6
9003 Sylvania Silverstars
9006 Matrix Yellow

3) Flipside909
99 Solara SE V6
9003 Sylvania Silverstars
9006 Sylvania Cool Blue

4) cdssolara
01 Solara SE V6
9003 Sylvania OEM Halogen
9006 Sylvania OEM Halogen

5) Tweazy
00 Solara SE V6
9003 (?) HID
9006 PIAA Ion Yellow

6) Kalistunnaz4o8
00 Solara SE
9003 Sylvania OEM Halogen
9006 Sylvania OEM Halogen

http://www.pbase.com/image/9720887

by **Missay** » Sat Dec 28, 2002 4:22 pm

hey, flip and tweazy..i luv the way the headlights look (don't worry...everyone elses look hot too! :angel:

).

question bout the piaa ones tho..were those the ones that people don't recommened?? they look pretty nice though regardless

by **Flipside909** » Sat Dec 28, 2002 11:24 pm

Missay wrote:
question bout the piaa ones tho..were those the ones that people don't recommened?? they look pretty nice though regardless

They look nice..but blow out prematurely. Ron (tweazy) had to replace just one bulb in just a month of usage (poor quality).

by **soniasolara** » Sun Dec 29, 2002 12:58 am

I like the pic of the lights...I'm debating to upgrade to Silverstars myself.

Anyhow, I also like how the Solara's front end at night does look a little sinister. You guys think so? I think someone agreed with me a while back.

by **Missay** » Sun Dec 29, 2002 6:58 pm

soniasolara wrote:I also like how the Solara's front end at night does look a little sinister. You guys think so.

yea..i luv the way it looks at night. i was showing off my purple headlights to some guys in work and they said it looked like it had "attitude"...sorta reminds me of sexy, cat eyes too :angel:

by **Jaimster** » Sun Dec 29, 2002 10:10 pm

Silverstars rock! But H.I.D is always best if you have the money.

by **Gunman** » Sun Dec 29, 2002 10:19 pm

i would go for a real hid system, but everyone keeps going on these budget bulbs, whats the scoop on the real deals?

by **Flipside909** » Mon Dec 30, 2002 12:30 am

Gunman wrote:i would go for a real hid system, but everyone keeps going on these budget bulbs, whats the scoop on the real deals?

HID systems vary in price, heat range/color and manufacturer. The most popular system out right now is by McCulloch.

by **dbanker** » Mon Dec 30, 2002 7:12 pm

Have a quick question for you Flipside909-

I think I'm going to upgrade to the Silverstars but am wondering if I should disconnect my DRL or not with them. Is this something that's more of a personnal preference? Or would it be a good idea just so I could prolong the life of the Silverstars? I've read several threads and I guess am still unsure whether or not I should do this and what the bennifits and/or disadvantages of it are. Thanks-

by **Flipside909** » Mon Dec 30, 2002 10:53 pm

dbanker wrote:Have a quick question for you Flipside909-

I think I'm going to upgrade to the Silverstars but am wondering if I should disconnect my DRL or not with them. Is this something that's more of a personnal preference? Or would it be a good idea just so I could prolong the life of the Silverstars? I've read several threads and I guess am still unsure whether or not I should do this and what the bennifits and/or disadvantages of it are. Thanks-

I disconnected the DRL's because of personal preference. And yes, it does save the life of any bulb you put in there. I need to disable the AUTO ON feature of my headlights since it's annoying when I drive up to a gate guard on base (especially when there are signs clearly posted saying to dim your headlights as you approach).

by **dbanker** » Mon Dec 30, 2002 11:41 pm

Yeah I have that same problem as well whenever I go on the Air Force Academy...although it's because of the DRL's. No one has said anything yet though. What will disconnecting the auto on feature and disabling the DRL's do other than giving me the option when I want my headlamps on? Will this end up affecting any other functions at all?

by **Flipside909** » Tue Dec 31, 2002 1:26 am

dbanker wrote:Will this end up affecting any other functions at all?

Nope.

by **adam2562** » Wed Jan 01, 2003 5:37 pm

How do you disable the auto on feature???

by **Hsakuragi** » Wed Jan 01, 2003 7:15 pm

Then it seems like the 2003s' can let you turn DRL on and off by yourself.
Does anyone have tried RAZO bulbs besides me? It seems pretty good to me.

by **Flipside909** » Wed Jan 01, 2003 11:16 pm

To disable the auto on feature...it's described from a previous thread. Just SEARCH for "Auto on disable" or etc.

As for the 02-03 models, they came with a seperate detent in the turnsignal/headlight stalk which allows you to leave it on AUTO or control it manually just like normal.

Razo isn't really known for lightbulbs since they are just fairly new to the scene. They are known for other accessories i.e. shift pedals, knobs and etc...not bulbs.

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