REVIEW: eBay Headlamps & Sylvania Silverstar Ultras (AWESOME UPGRADE!)
11-15-07, 12:28 AM
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have any idea on how to mod them? I've looked at one and I can't tell if you can flex the shield or not. I was thinking I could cut and re clock it, but I haven't thought about how I would re-attach just yet, maybe bolt it to an aluminum "L" bracket??
11-15-07, 12:56 AM
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Well I looked into it and it seems that the shield may not be all that directs the light to the left, but also the reflector. I am going to try to run it without the reflector and see how it looks. The way I originally thought, was to drill a hole on the other side of the hole and just screw the bracket into it.
The cutoff is very good, and I adjusted it so that it's low enough not to blind oncoming traffic, but enough light see the road. I may still go with HIDs and play around with it more.
The cutoff is very good, and I adjusted it so that it's low enough not to blind oncoming traffic, but enough light see the road. I may still go with HIDs and play around with it more.
11-15-07, 05:23 AM
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No heat problems and very bright.
11-15-07, 08:26 AM
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i got the same lenses with 5000k hi/lo hid's... i get flashed all the time but i can flash back! lol
ive posted some pics somewhere, they look great!
i actually think hid's are too bright in some circumstances like when im behind another car and the reflecton of my own lights blind me!
ive posted some pics somewhere, they look great!
i actually think hid's are too bright in some circumstances like when im behind another car and the reflecton of my own lights blind me!
02-01-08, 09:41 PM
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A close look a the scalops built into the housing is quite a bit different between the left and the right lights, when you look close. I'm not sure any modification will fix the bias built in for LHD but, I worked on mine and will see how it works at night and post the results.
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02-01-08, 11:53 PM
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Isn't the cutoff supposed to be on the right so you don't blind the driver with the left hand mirror while changing lanes or passing. I know it's that way on my CBR 1000. Also, I think the major difference is the bulb. These houses look like my F150's. Anyhow I bought some philips moto bulbs for my bike (similar to silverstar Ultra) and they are brighter, wider and longer light by far.
02-02-08, 12:11 AM
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02-03-08, 05:48 AM
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02-03-08, 05:10 PM
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Call me gramps!
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The Ultras claim to be brighter than the regular Silverstars, but if you already have a set, use what you have.
02-03-08, 06:24 PM
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Before you guys go cutting into things in order to avoid blinding oncoming traffic you may want to just put a bit of tape on your headlights...
I had to do that to mine when I moved to the UK. It *should* be a really simple fix if there is any etching on the lens cover, and unless you drive around with your lights up all day long, nobody will notice..
If you look closely at the lines in your headlight you should be able to clearly see the guide for taping. I just used some black electrical tape, it works great and keeps the beam from my USDM lights from blinding people as I drive along on the left side of the road...
I know, my car is dirty... gotta wash it on my next day off (when it's not ******* freezing)
I had to do that to mine when I moved to the UK. It *should* be a really simple fix if there is any etching on the lens cover, and unless you drive around with your lights up all day long, nobody will notice..
If you look closely at the lines in your headlight you should be able to clearly see the guide for taping. I just used some black electrical tape, it works great and keeps the beam from my USDM lights from blinding people as I drive along on the left side of the road...
I know, my car is dirty... gotta wash it on my next day off (when it's not ******* freezing)
03-05-08, 04:56 PM
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I'll get some pix, I just don't know when. I'm still playing around with them, but I think I'm about done getting the most out of them. I noticed one of my silverstars is looking dimmer than the other and they don't have many miles on them. I will replace it soon then take the pictures.
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