Tomas. Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) It is getting to the point of changing out the headlight bulbs in my car. It is a '97 WRX with halogen bulbs that could very well be original. I bought the car 5.5 years ago with only 89,000kms and I have yet to change them. The lights are dim on low beam but still ok on high but definitely showing their age. I was looking at maybe some led bulbs but they are twice the price of something like a silverstar. Also my housings are glass and thanks to all the gravel we dump on the roads here in Alberta, my headlight lens have a couple of holes as well as my glass fog lights. I thought about replacing the housings but it would cost around $350-$400 to put used ones in. So far the holes haven't cause any bulbs to burn out yet. So I guess my questions are does anyone have any experience with led bulbs in halogen housings, are they worth the extra money, would the holes in my housings spell the end for led bulbs in short order, and if led or halogen-any recommendations? Old photo of when I picked it up and it was still in really nice shape, not so much anymore lol. Edited January 8, 2021 by Tomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Tomas. said: It is getting to the point of changing out the headlight bulbs in my car. It is a '97 WRX with halogen bulbs that could very well be original. I bought the car 5.5 years ago with only 89,000kms. The lights are dim on low beam but still ok on high but definitely showing their age. I was looking at maybe some led bulbs but they are twice the price of something like a silverstar. Also my housings are glass and thanks to all the gravel we dump on the roads here in Alberta, my headlight lens have a couple of holes as well as my glass fog lights. I thought about replacing the housings but it would cost around $350-$400 to put used ones in. So far the holes haven't cause any bulbs to burn out yet. So I guess my questions are does anyone have any experience with led bulbs in halogen housings, are they worth the extra money, would the holes in my housings spell the end for led bulbs in short order, and if led or halogen-any recommendations? Old photo of when I picked it up and it was still in really nice shape, not so much anymore lol. Are your lenses hazed over due to sun and weather damage? I don't have any experience with what you are asking, but, IIRC, those lights you mentioned don't have a long service life so I doubt you will be gaining much to be honest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas. Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, irv said: Are your lenses hazed over due to sun and weather damage? I don't have any experience with what you are asking, but, IIRC, those lights you mentioned don't have a long service life so I doubt you will be gaining much to be honest? Zero haze as they are glass not plastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 silverstars are good but don't last as long as OEM bulbs. LED in a housing not made for it will never be great IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry 976 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 JMO I'd replace the headlight housings, you're getting dust, dirt water and who knows what else in there that will dim the lights and dull the reflective material inside the housing, start there then maybe try different bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Tomas. said: Zero haze as they are glass not plastic. Glass will also haze/pit, especially living/driving where you do. It is a lot harder to see than plastic but they are not free from becoming worse over time. Have a good look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Find an led conversion kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHADOSPRIT Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I went with a company called headlight revolution. They were very helpful, answered all my questions. My 2008 f-150 looks great. Headlights are amazing. Give them a look online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHADOSPRIT Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Guaranteed for life also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 It is a Subaru, shouldn't you be asking what vape pen is best vape pen? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 minute ago, racinfarmer said: It is a Subaru, shouldn't you be asking what vape pen is best vape pen? People still vape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jkw Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I just put LED in my 03 ram much brighter than before, were only like 30.00 bucks a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas. Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 hour ago, racinfarmer said: It is a Subaru, shouldn't you be asking what vape pen is best vape pen? Lmao. I try to distance myself from "those" Subaru owners lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted January 8, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 8, 2021 I won't be any help on the LED's but I have used the Silverstars. They are shit. I bought 3 of them in 6 months for my truck. None lasted more than 4 months. I bought some Zenon bulbs from Amazon and they have been in for a year and a half now with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I have Sylvania silverstars in 3 vehicles. Get a few years out of them but they help a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1995xcr600 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I have had good luck with Silverstars in previous vehicles as well. YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 12 hours ago, Blackstar said: I won't be any help on the LED's but I have used the Silverstars. They are shit. I bought 3 of them in 6 months for my truck. None lasted more than 4 months. I bought some Zenon bulbs from Amazon and they have been in for a year and a half now with no issues. i get a few years before they start dimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted January 8, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 8, 2021 12 hours ago, Tomas. said: Lmao. I try to distance myself from "those" Subaru owners lol Round here we call them a " Vermont Caddilac" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted January 8, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 8, 2021 56 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: i get a few years before they start dimming. Not sure what the deal was then. They were in my plow truck. Maybe they couldn’t take the shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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