Well, remember that you're replacing a 9011 bulb, which specs at 2300 lumens, with a 9005 bulb, which is only 1700 lumens. I'd expect that if you're disappointed with the SilverStar high beams, then you'll be disappointed with the "cheapo xenons" as well, if they're actually legal 9005 replacements.Pagemaster said:I have cheapo blue xenon low beams already. I then heard all the chat about silverstars. I bought some for the high beams. I installed one in the left hi beam and left the other stock. I have to say the difference was barely noticeable between the stock and new silverstar. Also the xenon bulb is much whiter! They are being returned tomorrow for some more cheapo xenon's!
Sten, if thats the case and the 9005 Silverstars were equal to the 9011 stock bulbs, then the correct 9011 Silverstars(if made) in theory should be much better then the stock? I just have to wait! Also huge difference in color of the silver star bulbs and xenon. Xenons are much whiter. I wonder in the 9006 bulbs will work as Hi beams, I give it a try tonight!
Well, they aren't equal, and they aren't supposed to be. I found the SilverStar 9005s to be much whiter than stock, but not as bright overall. 9011 SilverStars, if they are made, would be whiter and as bright as stock.Pagemaster said:
That's probably a bad idea. I don't know if the connector will fit, but 9006 bulbs spec at 60 watts and 1000 lumens, which is far less than the 9005 bulbs you're already unhappy with. Your best bet is to compensate for the decreased brightness of legal 9005 bulbs by using something like the R&D Headlight Controller to keep the low beams on along with the highs.
I just need to get some off road lights for my pushbar so I will be able to melt some paint off of someone's bumper at red lights. 
I too installed the Silverstars both high and lo beam and I'm extremely pleased. Do a lot of boonie driving to get to the Interstate for my commute and they are great, a noticable difference to the stock!!! 
