Switched to Silverstars
#16
Originally Posted by Jeremy Pinsly
Dave, those 100W bulbs were in the car when I bought it last year. Would there be a relay for the bulbs in the front fuse box (in the bonnet)? I have never had a problem with them.......but I'm giving the Silverstars a try.
Marc
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From: Philly Area ----- George Washington took a dump in my backyard!
I've been using 80/100 in my CLK for years. The CLK has the monitor that alerts for burned out lights, and the forum indicates that this could set off the monitor.
For me - No wiring mods, and no trouble.
For me - No wiring mods, and no trouble.
#18
80/100's seem high and might tax your wiring if it has not been upgraded with heavier duty wiring and a relay (draw too much current and wire that is too small get hot and can catch fire).
#19
Originally Posted by Rob Aube
Brian - You didn't mention if you car has H4 with H4 bulbs or H5 lenses with 9004 bulbs. Can you specify?
Also, looking at the Silverstar bulbs in the store, the 9004 silverstar is 65/45W, the same as my current bulb. However, there is a 9007 bulb that is 65/55, but almost twice the lumens by the Sylvania chart. The 9007 looks like it should fit and provide a brighter light than the 9004. The package says "Not interchangable with 9004", but it shure looks like it should work to me. Anyone think of why it shouldn't work?
Jerry
#22
Originally Posted by C4porsche964
Ok, I re-read the H4/H5 posts, and I have H5's.
So now my only question is whether to put in Silverstar 9004's or 9007's. Has anyone tried the 9007's?
Jerry
So now my only question is whether to put in Silverstar 9004's or 9007's. Has anyone tried the 9007's?
Jerry
#23
OK, I did some Googling on SilverStar and answered my question: 9004 and 9007 are wired differently, even though the connectors look the same. Also the 9004 filaments run in a different direction than the 9007.
I also came across a web site that seems to challenge the claim that the SilverStars are actually brighter. Interesting reading: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...good/good.html
I also came across a web site that seems to challenge the claim that the SilverStars are actually brighter. Interesting reading: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...good/good.html
#24
Originally Posted by Bill Gregory
Catching fire isn't typically the problem with 911's. Rather, since the current for the lights flows through the turn signal assembly, increased current can cause the early failure of the turn signal assembly. So the consideration is adding a $10 relay versus replacing the more expensive turn signal assembly sooner than expected.
Marc
#25
Originally Posted by Marc Shaw
... a fire in the bonnet is a real possibility if you run high watt bulbs through the standard Porsche wiring -- relays are a must. ...