Upgraded headlights, fog lights & interior

mrrdillard · Jul 24, 2009

Finally got around to posting my pics. Upgraded the head lights and fog lights to the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs, took these pictures during the day so not a huge noticeable difference in the pictures. I can assure you they are way, way brighter than the stock bulbs and I love em! While I was at it, I replaced the interior lights with some leds.

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harold · Jul 24, 2009

headlights and fogs look better

i've got to say i don't like the led interiors - they are a very cold colour / harsh tone (that's true for most led's)

Steveo55 · Jul 24, 2009

They sure make a difference, good hard to take photo's btw. Our Mini has a blue light interior.

Kahbrohn · Jul 24, 2009

I did the Silverstars upgrade last weekend and I like them very much. Have the LED interiors as well. It may just be my perception but all though the light may seem "colder", I feel that there is a better dispersion. This may be due to the center dome that I have... MrDillard isn't showing a center dome (must be a '07-'08 design?) which I have in my '09.

mrrdillard · Jul 24, 2009

Kahbrohn said:
I did the Silverstars upgrade last weekend and I like them very much. Have the LED interiors as well. It may just be my perception but all though the light may seem "colder", I feel that there is a better dispersion. This may be due to the center dome that I have... MrDillard isn't showing a center dome (must be a '07-'08 design?) which I have in my '09.

Yeah, there's no center dome in the 2007

I know the color of the LEDs aren't for everyone, but I have a 4 month old I have to get in and out of the car and without the center dome light, the stock bulbs just didn't illuminate the car enough to see anything in the back seat. I got the "true white" LEDs but they do glow a blue tint.

coryconklin · Jul 24, 2009

Nice I will have to keep the Slyvanias in mind. I just got my riot so I will give them a try after driving with the stock headlight for a few weeks.

spageddy · Jul 24, 2009

where'd you get the interior bulbs from and how much? easy to install?

madburner · Jul 28, 2009

The lights do look brighter than the OEM. Congrats! How do find the Sylvania Silverstars on the road? Do you find they have a better light dispersion to the front and sides of the road along with the brighter light?

I was thinking of upgrading the lighting down the road, just unsure if I'll go with the Silverstars, Silverstar Ultras, or GE Nighthawks?

1st Jeep 4Me · Jul 28, 2009

I still say go with the Philips Extreme Ultra bulbs, brighter than and will last longer than Silverstars.

Kahbrohn · Jul 28, 2009

coryconklin said:
Nice I will have to keep the Slyvanias in mind. I just got my riot so I will give them a try after driving with the stock headlight for a few weeks.

I suggest trying the Sylvanias. If you are looking for functionality, with a perceivable improvement of light output and at the lowest possible cost... that's the way to go. And you are assured to be 100% legal if that is another concern. I haven't been able to get my hands on the Phillips but have read good things as well. May want to consider those as well. I would but only K-Mart carries them and they never have the H13's. Amazon and other sites won't ship to PR... so... I may enlist one of my forum buddys to acquire for me!

Kahbrohn · Jul 28, 2009

madburner said:
The lights do look brighter than the OEM. Congrats! How do find the Sylvania Silverstars on the road? Do you find they have a better light dispersion to the front and sides of the road along with the brighter light?

I was thinking of upgrading the lighting down the road, just unsure if I'll go with the Silverstars, Silverstar Ultras, or GE Nighthawks?

Silverstar Ultras would be the way to go BUT, they don't come in H13/9008. See if you can get the Phillips Clear Vision Ultra (?) of Nighthawks. They will have a farther and wider dispersion.

Kahbrohn · Jul 28, 2009

mrrdillard said:
Yeah, there's no center dome in the 2007

I know the color of the LEDs aren't for everyone, but I have a 4 month old I have to get in and out of the car and without the center dome light, the stock bulbs just didn't illuminate the car enough to see anything in the back seat. I got the "true white" LEDs but they do glow a blue tint.

Do a search through the forums but I think there is someone who installed a center dome "aftermarket".

Kahbrohn · Jul 28, 2009

What has my curiosity going is this. While detailing my Jeep this weekend, I noticed the "Hella" emblem on the headlight housing. Are the lights actually Hella's or is it just the headlamp housing?

mrrdillard · Jul 29, 2009

LIFTEDMK08 said:
where'd you get the interior bulbs from and how much? easy to install?

Super easy to install, just need a flat head screw driver to pop open the cover. Got my lights from http://www.v-leds.com if you use the cupon code TOYOTANATION you get 10% off your order!

"How do find the Sylvania Silverstars on the road? Do you find they have a better light dispersion to the front and sides of the road along with the brighter light"

I find them much brighter at night, totally love it, there is better dispersion on the sides from what I can tell.

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