Silverstars

DURAMAX · 09-06-2008, 02:41 PM

As I am sure many of you know, Silverstar turn signal bulbs look chrome when off and amber when on. The amber bulbs just look wrong with the otherwise perfect front lights on the Sky. Sylvania says the Silverstar for our car is the 4157. It won't just fit. It is the universal bulb. Some OE have the tabs in the center and some are offset. The 4157 has small tabs in the center. Our cars have the offset type. The 4157 won't just push in. It might go if you force it but I won't do that. I took a small file and filed off half of each tab to match the OE offfset and they plugged right in. Just posting in case it helps someone. If you already all knew this than I am sorry to waste your time. If someone wants photos tell me how to insert them and I will take photos and try. I am a truck driver not a computer whiz.

marlboromike · 09-06-2008, 02:46 PM

the original skys had the originals and the skys produced for Sept 07 and later changed bulb fittings...thanks for reminding the plebes...KWAYNE is the expert on that changeover.

Jaysmith2000 · 09-06-2008, 10:52 PM

I did the same with mine a few months ago, works great and what a nice difference over those ugly ambers!

Roadie Rob · 09-06-2008, 11:08 PM

I just picked up a set of knock-off 3157 silver coated amber bulbs (search eBay under these exact words) for $3 plus shipping for a PAIR!!!! ($11 total). Why pay $29.99 for the same bulbs under the Stealth name...???

eBay Motors: 3157 Silver Chrome Natural Amber Bulb (item 170253884771 end time Sep-20-08 15:40:59 PDT)

The tabs are in the center like the 4157, but unless you never heard of an X-acto knife before, they can easily be trimmed in 20 seconds and SNAP...they install perfectly. Just cut 1/2 of the center tab and they line up fine.

Been running them for 10 days - no hyper flash like my old 45-LED amber's (no resistor...was lazy...but the LED's were brighter) and they look VERY clean in the "yolk" below...!

Ta da!

Slowbro · 09-07-2008, 12:04 AM

Just a question, do silverstars look better then stock bulbs in the projectors? Are the daylight running lights the same bulb as night time? I know they were on my old beetle.

DURAMAX · 09-07-2008, 03:17 AM

Wisconsin prices must be high. Silverstars are $20 around here.

Roadie Rob · 09-07-2008, 02:50 PM

Silverstars are different than Stealth's but virtually the same (Stealth is only online @ $30 a pop from what I have seen). Could not find any local auto shops with sliver plated ambers or LED's.

You can also get the 194's in a silver coated bulb but not worth it since they are blocked by the refractor lense. 194 LED's are really cheap on eBay as well - I have had 2 sets of LEDs - a 6-LED set which failed after a few thousand miles and most recently, a large single LED for the drive lights (~4mm diameter) and I also run a set of 6-LED ambers for the side markers. Both nice additions as well for small $$$ outlay.

Shortcut below to my previous LED post.

LED Driving Lights and Directionals

09-06-2008, 02:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
DURAMAX Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ravensdale WA Posts: 195 My Photos: (0)	Silverstars As I am sure many of you know, Silverstar turn signal bulbs look chrome when off and amber when on. The amber bulbs just look wrong with the otherwise perfect front lights on the Sky. Sylvania says the Silverstar for our car is the 4157. It won't just fit. It is the universal bulb. Some OE have the tabs in the center and some are offset. The 4157 has small tabs in the center. Our cars have the offset type. The 4157 won't just push in. It might go if you force it but I won't do that. I took a small file and filed off half of each tab to match the OE offfset and they plugged right in. Just posting in case it helps someone. If you already all knew this than I am sorry to waste your time. If someone wants photos tell me how to insert them and I will take photos and try. I am a truck driver not a computer whiz. __________________ 2008 2.4 AUTO MIDNIGHT BLUE, BLACK, BLACK LEATHER. MONSOON, CHROME WHEELS, SPOILER, GMPP CAI, SPLASH GUARDS, SADDLE BAG, STUBBY ANTENNA, WR V1 Electric Blue. Sequential turn signals. Pulsing 3rd brake light. Smoke Side marker turn signal. Vector ECM.

09-06-2008, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jaysmith2000 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 155 My Photos: (0)	I did the same with mine a few months ago, works great and what a nice difference over those ugly ambers! __________________ 2008 Black/Black Red Line RPI GT Exhaust RPI Stage 2 Intercooler 19" Gravana J2 Black/Chrome Rims Custom Grill and Badging RPI Downpipe Kappasphere Eibach Springs

09-06-2008, 11:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Roadie Rob First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 319 My Photos: (0)	I just picked up a set of knock-off 3157 silver coated amber bulbs (search eBay under these exact words) for $3 plus shipping for a PAIR!!!! ($11 total). Why pay $29.99 for the same bulbs under the Stealth name...??? eBay Motors: 3157 Silver Chrome Natural Amber Bulb (item 170253884771 end time Sep-20-08 15:40:59 PDT) The tabs are in the center like the 4157, but unless you never heard of an X-acto knife before, they can easily be trimmed in 20 seconds and SNAP...they install perfectly. Just cut 1/2 of the center tab and they line up fine. Been running them for 10 days - no hyper flash like my old 45-LED amber's (no resistor...was lazy...but the LED's were brighter) and they look VERY clean in the "yolk" below...! Ta da! __________________ -Roadie Rob 2007 Sky - Hahn Stage II (gone 8/22/08) 2008 Sky Redline (new 8/22/08)

09-07-2008, 03:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
DURAMAX Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ravensdale WA Posts: 195 My Photos: (0)	Wisconsin prices must be high. Silverstars are $20 around here. __________________ 2008 2.4 AUTO MIDNIGHT BLUE, BLACK, BLACK LEATHER. MONSOON, CHROME WHEELS, SPOILER, GMPP CAI, SPLASH GUARDS, SADDLE BAG, STUBBY ANTENNA, WR V1 Electric Blue. Sequential turn signals. Pulsing 3rd brake light. Smoke Side marker turn signal. Vector ECM.

09-07-2008, 02:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Roadie Rob First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 319 My Photos: (0)	Silverstars are different than Stealth's but virtually the same (Stealth is only online @ $30 a pop from what I have seen). Could not find any local auto shops with sliver plated ambers or LED's. You can also get the 194's in a silver coated bulb but not worth it since they are blocked by the refractor lense. 194 LED's are really cheap on eBay as well - I have had 2 sets of LEDs - a 6-LED set which failed after a few thousand miles and most recently, a large single LED for the drive lights (~4mm diameter) and I also run a set of 6-LED ambers for the side markers. Both nice additions as well for small $$$ outlay. Shortcut below to my previous LED post. LED Driving Lights and Directionals __________________ -Roadie Rob 2007 Sky - Hahn Stage II (gone 8/22/08) 2008 Sky Redline (new 8/22/08)

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09-06-2008, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,125 My Photos: (6)	the original skys had the originals and the skys produced for Sept 07 and later changed bulb fittings...thanks for reminding the plebes...KWAYNE is the expert on that changeover.

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