SilverStar zXe Headlight Bulb Installation/Review

I realize that these lights were a bit of a waste of money. Oh well.

I installed a set of Sylvania SilverStar zXe headlight bulbs in my 1997 chevy cavalier. They look much whiter than stock lights. The color is similar to that of an LED flashlight. I am very happy with what this did to the appearance of the car. Not only do they make the car look better, but they increase visibility at ngiht by quite a bit over the old stock bulbs. I am very happy with the performance but at $60 a pair in stores, I think that they are priced much too high.

I would like to try the Nokya brand "7000K" halogen lights some time. those are what I was thinking of in the video when I mentioned "another brand".

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• sylvania
• silverstar
• ZXE
• sylvania silverstar ZXE
• headlights
• head
• light
• bulbs
• halogen
• xenon
• ultra
• white
• Pilot
• Automotive
• pilot automotive sucks
• mbyr31 would never spend
• this much money on lights
• 80 bucks is too much
• for 4 headlight bulbs

[mexicanboy0417]

I have the Ultra's ONLY because where I live they never seemed to have the ZXE's in stock for my car (go figure). I already like the look of the Ultras but the ZXE lights I know are brighter and give a performance look. The clearest white you can get is 4500k, and these come up to 4200k. I am happy with mine for now, an although they do seem pricey, they are worth the light. The only bad thing, they only last a year or two and they get dim, so you have to buy more.. Also, since when is changing

[KrankieV2]

@mexicanboy0417 Sylvania claims the SSU's are brighter but the ZXE are whiter. I really enjoy the light from the ZXE but I think my DRL's are killing the high beam bulbs. I need to figure out how to disable them.

I believe buying on ebay is the best way to go for the ZXE's because you can get them for $40 a pair instead of $60 effectively making them cheaper than SSU in the store

[yomama22265]

Dont be mad about the scratched paint bro. Looks like shit anyways

[KrankieV2]

@yomama22265 nobody asked you -_-

[giannial1985]

@KrankieV2 Yup, and Guide's pretty good. Yeah, I'm a big Ford fan myself. I used to have an Escort. My mother's old car. It was a 99, lasted till this summer. Had it 11 years. Piston or something blew in the engine sadly.

[KrankieV2]

@giannial1985 They are made by guide. Whoever makes them for Ford must use crappy plastics. I hate to admit that because I'm a very big Ford fan.

[giannial1985]

@KrankieV2 You know something, you're right. My friend used to have a 90 Beretta and its lenses stayed clear. His mom had a 95 Cavalier coupe too, and they stayed clear. GM must make real weather resistant headlamps.

[KrankieV2]

@giannial1985 I don't think I have ever seen a Cavalier of this generation with hazy headlight lenses to be honest. Ford cars seem to have worse headlights than GM in that respect.

[giannial1985]

@KrankieV2 Oh yeah, would never buy those. I love Sylvania and Philips bulbs. Btw, like how your lenses are nice and clear still, considering the age of the car.

[KrankieV2]

@giannial1985 there is a brand called Nokya that claims to have a set that produces 7000K light but i hear they are total garbage. best to stick with good well known brands IMO