algemagorgic Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Make mine 8 bulbs (2005), I just blew one last night. I replaced with the silverstar ultras this time, supposed to last 30% longer. They are bright as hell. Every time though they have pretty much gone out in tandem within 2 weeks of each other. Makes me think there's nothing wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHiway Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Make mine 8 bulbs (2005), I just blew one last night. I replaced with the silverstar ultras this time, supposed to last 30% longer. They are bright as hell. Every time though they have pretty much gone out in tandem within 2 weeks of each other. Makes me think there's nothing wrong. I put those in about 2 months ago, the store had stocked out of the regular Silverstars. It's next to the Subaru dealer so, no surprise... I think I am going to try the 65 W Rallyes, some seem to have had luck with them. I just got to get around to ordering them now since, they don't seem to be available via local retail stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHiway Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 So much for Silverstar Ultras. Just lost one last night so, these lasted 2 months versus (maybe) 6 months for the cheap OEM replacement Silverstars. BTW, they always blow out when turning the headlights on... I knew I should have pre-ordered the Rallyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacejunkiehsv Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 So much for Silverstar Ultras. Just lost one last night so, these lasted 2 months versus (maybe) 6 months for the cheap OEM replacement Silverstars. BTW, they always blow out when turning the headlights on... I knew I should have pre-ordered the Rallyes. The dealership replaced my first bad bulb under warranty. Whatever they replaced it with is something that looks yellow. It is probably cheap, but I've went through two Silverstars since the el cheapo was installed at the dealership. This last bulb I installed was not the top of the line Silverstar (Walmart was out). So, maybe it will last longer. We'll see. By the way, I blew my last Silverstar about 3 months after installing it (with latex gloves) and doing the DRL disable later during the same day. So, the DRL disable may have helped, but it didn't CURE anything either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croll326 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I will be replacing a low beam for the 4th time this is nuts what is the issue with the LGT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I feel your pain. I went thru nine before my Zenon install. $140 w/ tax / tags and shipping AND a lifetime guarentee bulbs and all. Think about it. How much $$ and BS have you gone thru already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I feel your pain. I went thru nine before my Zenon install. $140 w/ tax / tags and shipping AND a lifetime guarentee bulbs and all. Think about it. How much $$ and BS have you gone thru already. Where did you get yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNeeder Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 A couple months ago I bought a pair of silver stars at Walmart because one of my OEM had burned out, and guess what, they lasted about 2 months! I put the original OEM back in with a standard bulb. So much for Silverstar Ultras. Just lost one last night so, these lasted 2 months versus (maybe) 6 months for the cheap OEM replacement Silverstars. BTW, they always blow out when turning the headlights on... I knew I should have pre-ordered the Rallyes. My other car is a 1993 Chevy S-10 Tahoe! (Currently being driven to failure by my nephew) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Where did you get yours? http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79079 burnouts a big reason i went hid -- would have saved a lot more $$ if done sooner. very happy with everything so far with this kit. i'm thinking fogs next (they like to die on me, too ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Does anyone else note the Osram bulbs from Germany are the worst? My Saab 9-3T convertable is popping them like crazy too. Do HID's have a longer life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 ^^^ Some may be worse than others but none last if you have " the '05 problem" Im told HIDs last far longer. FYI the link on the post above yours has HIDs with a lifetime guarentee -bulbs included. Take a look thats my tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friviz68 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 i have 97,000 and iv been throught at least 4 on eachside....ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD05GT Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I am rolling 55 thousand miles and I am on 5th for each side. How can they not do something about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croll326 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 $140 for an HID kit with a lifetime warranty including the bulbs.....sounds like the right decision....ill let you know how it goes when i install mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ed Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 craziness...just hit 53k... one went at 50k and the other last week. driver side foglight went at 40kish 1 set only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croll326 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 just installed my HID kit.....this has to last longer than bulbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaycy Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 My front left side fog light burnt 3 times. First time was after 45Kms, then i replaced it and two weeks later it had burnt up again. I asked the dealer service department to check what was wrong and they said nothing was wrong and sold me another bulb. Two weeks or so later it was gone again. I went back and they ordered a replacement light unit under warranty from Japan which took 3 or so weeks. Never had any problem afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed32 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 i bought my car with about 15k miles on it...i have 32k on it now and tonight i just put in my 3rd driver side bulb. have replaced the passenger side twice. fog lights have been good so far though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHiway Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 With an exception here or there, almost always 05's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Mine is still on only the 2nd set of headlight bulbs...now at 60k. Have you guys that are blowing bulbs regularly had the electrical system tested? Surging voltage caused by a bad alternator or battery (or both) could cause premature bulb failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ed Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Mine is still on only the 2nd set of headlight bulbs...now at 60k. Have you guys that are blowing bulbs regularly had the electrical system tested? Surging voltage caused by a bad alternator or battery (or both) could cause premature bulb failure. +1 what bulbs are being used by everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I have 70000 on mine now only replace 1 maybe 2 low beams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 With an exception here or there, almost always 05's. What did Subaru change after '05 to fix the " '05 Problem" If they know they wont say. Seems to me it should have been a safety recall its so common and excessive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHiway Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I'm only guessing that who ever supplies alternators changed or, tightened the spec on the voltage regulator. Blowing headlights is a classic symptom - ever owned a European motorcycle (uh, that's a bit of a generalization)? It could be something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 This is annoying.. my left headlight burnt out yesterday as I was about to drive home from my parents place 3 hrs away. I stopped to pee at a gas station at the half way point, and when I started up the right side died. I was driving back on fogs... at night. I was scared some cop was gonna pull me over. Gonna have to start carrying spares now. Was this issue ever resolved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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