Where to go for Osram Silver Star bulbs and what type to get?

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Old 04-07-2004, 10:36 AM
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Default Where to go for Osram Silver Star bulbs and what type to get?

I have stock headlights on my 86 4000Q and want upgrade bulbs (I choose the Osram SS based on prior threads). I am looking for a U.S. web site and need to know if I need H1, H4, or H7? Thanks.
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Default If you have the stock DOT lights you need 9004 bulbs here's the only US source i know of

<ul><li><a href="http://www.suvlights.com">http://www.suvlights.com</a</li></ul>
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Default Stock bulb is 9004....

....i did the 9007 conversion and installed the silver star bulbs and think they are great. conversion isint dificult if you have the proper tool. took me about an hour to do both of mine. oh and i got my bulbs from wal-mart.think i paied 36 for the pair. if you want to do the conversion let me know and i can give you some heads ups and hints.
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Did you get Osram or Sylvania Silver Star bulbs at Wal-Mart?
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Default osram and sylvania are the same thing...

i think osram owns sylvania. goto this<ul><li><a href="http://www.sylvania.com/auto/silverstar.htm">link.</a></li></ul>
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Osram silverstar and Sylvania silverstar are not the same.
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Default Same company but NOT the same thing.

The Osram versions (found in Europe) are VASTLY superior in quality and output. I LOVE my Osram SilverStars (in my H4s)...but the Sylvania ones sucked.
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Those are SYLVANIA Silverstar...not the same things as Osram...
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Default Yeah - I realize that Dave! They do carry the Osram H4's but for some reason i just saw now that

they don't have the 9004's....
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Default Incorrect sir! They are the same ownership - but very different bulbs!

<ul><li><a href="http://suvlights.tripod.com/suvlightscom/html/faq-qa.htm#3">http://suvlights.tripod.com/suvlightscom/html/faq-qa.htm#3</a</li></ul>


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