Stealth Bulb Install

[MI2QWK4U]

Recently I upgraded the corner marker assembly on my 2006 Mustang GT (I will post on that later). In that setup you use what they call Stealth Bulbs. As Barry pointed out in aonther post, they are the same bulb, only coated in a micro thin layer of proprietary metal coating. The otherwise amber bulb appears to be a mirrored finish when off, but the true amber when activated. I ended up with an extra set of the bulbs, which are the same part number on both the Mustangs and Marauders. I have always hated the amber bulb in the clear assembly on the Marauder, sticks out like a sore thumb. They call that the eggyolk effect. I just installed the stealth bulbs in the Marauder and am very happy. From a short distance, the bulbs blend right into the reflectors and become invisible, unlike the ugly amber eggyolk stock bulbs. Damn, what a simple and easy but very visually appealing thread.

Here is the Stealth bulb installed and off...
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=96 49&stc=1&d=1155084663

Stealth bulb on during daylight...
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=96 48&stc=1&d=1155084656

Stealth bulb on in the dark...
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=96 47&stc=1&d=1155084656
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=96 46&stc=1&d=1155084656
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=96 45&stc=1&d=1155084656

[Tallboy]

I like 'em! Got a part number?

[DEFYANT]

I'll check'em out next week. Cool pics!

[gdmjoe]

Old news ..... Have had 'em for ~2years now.

http://www.bellsouthpwp.net/g/d/gdmjoe/bulbs(04).jpg

Can get 'em HERE (http://stores.ebay.com/superlumination_W0QQsspagename Zl2QQtZkm) ( eBay® store ).

*Caveat - Provided for your consideration; have no interest nor association with the seller.

[MI2QWK4U]

I must have missed it if it was on here originally. I found out about them on the Mustang Forum. I will post the thread on the totally clear corner markers. They do look good.

[DeepSea117]

Nice mod! :pimp:

[martyo]

Welcome to two years ago.

You still using dial up? :D

[wchain]

I installed the Silverstars about 2 years ago in mine.

[CRUZTAKER]

Old news ..... Have had 'em for ~2years now.



But that's what (we) old-bies are here for ....to enlighten the newbies!

Err...moderators as well apparently.:P


Welcome to two years ago.

:D

Touche! :baaa:

[KillJoy]

I have recently been told I need these :D

KillJoy

[MI2QWK4U]

Welcome to two years ago.

You still using dial up? :D


Sorry Marty, I never saw the posts 2 years ago.

[MI2QWK4U]

But that's what (we) old-bies are here for ....to enlighten the newbies!

Err...moderators as well apparently.:P


Touche! :baaa:


Yep....thanks for the help!

[martyo]

Sorry Marty, I never saw the posts 2 years ago.

Well, if you spent less time buying cars and more time slackin' like me you wouldn't miss any posts. :D

[Eric91Z]

Can get 'em HERE (http://stores.ebay.com/superlumination_W0QQsspagename Zl2QQtZkm) ( eBay® store ).

*Caveat - Provided for your consideration; have no interest nor association with the seller.

Is that the only place to get them or are the local automotive shops that should carry them as well?

[STLR FN]

Is that the only place to get them or are the local automotive shops that should carry them as well?As Mac would say, "Your FLAPS should carry them."

[magindat]

Sylvania has these in the silverstars. Any autoparts store or Wally world...

Have had 'em in mine quite a while.

[ghost03]

Recently I upgraded the corner marker assembly on my 2006 Mustang GT (I will post on that later). In that setup you use what they call Stealth Bulbs. As Barry pointed out in aonther post, they are the same bulb, only coated in a micro thin layer of proprietary metal coating. The otherwise amber bulb appears to be a mirrored finish when off, but the true amber when activated. I ended up with an extra set of the bulbs, which are the same part number on both the Mustangs and Marauders. I have always hated the amber bulb in the clear assembly on the Marauder, sticks out like a sore thumb. They call that the eggyolk effect. I just installed the stealth bulbs in the Marauder and am very happy. From a short distance, the bulbs blend right into the reflectors and become invisible, unlike the ugly amber eggyolk stock bulbs. Damn, what a simple and easy but very visually appealing thread.

Here is the Stealth bulb installed and off...
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=96 49&stc=1&d=1155084663

Stealth bulb on during daylight...
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=96 48&stc=1&d=1155084656

Stealth bulb on in the dark...
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=96 47&stc=1&d=1155084656
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=96 46&stc=1&d=1155084656
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=96 45&stc=1&d=1155084656 Are these bulbs any brighter than the stock bulbs. I have been looking to change the bulbs to brighter deeper amber color like the Coorvette has without changing the wiring harness or having it melt the housing or wires

[CRUZTAKER]

Are these bulbs any brighter than the stock bulbs.

(Not trying to step on Dave)....but NO.

No brighter, and perhaps 5% darker as a result of the coating. This mod is an asthetic issue, correcting the goofy looking orange bulb visible through the clear lense.

A brighter (higher lumens) replacent bulb is easily cross referenced at at any NAPA store (they have awesome supplier stat catalogues) and do NOT require any harness upgrades.

[Hotrauder]

I know that I am dumber than a box of rocks and suffering from OldTimers disease as well. But, I have read this thread twice and still have no idea what to order from the Ebayer or the FLAPS. Can anyone give me a part number or at least some kind of an idea what to look for. thanks for the boost. Dennis:alone:

[KillJoy]

SilverStars are then end-all light mod.

:D

KillJoy

[RF Overlord]

Can anyone give me a part number or at least some kind of an idea what to look for. Sylvania SilverStar 3157A. I got mine at AutoZone...

[CRUZTAKER]

Dave, please post the part number for the manufacturer YOU found.

Hotrauder, here is the one I found (same as Dave's):

The bulb I speak of is made by "APC", American Products Co. part number 50.4138.B (3157 replacement) and is available from your local 'ricer' store or by logging onto www.4apc.net (http://www.4apc.net/) and the price was about $6 each.

[RF Overlord]

this is NOT the bulb we speak of in THIS thread.
OK, now I'm confused...the Sylvania SilverStar turn signal bulbs I have look exactly like in Dave's pix...what is so different about the ones Dave has?

[CRUZTAKER]

OK, now I'm confused...the Sylvania SilverStar turn signal bulbs I have look exactly like in Dave's pix...what is so different about the ones Dave has?

Apparently the A in the part number. :rolleyes:

Silverstar link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AM8BKO/103-8844056-9581443?v=glance&n=15684181

I was wrong again...figures. I should know better by now. :fishslap:


Button...push the button...save us all...:P

[Hotrauder]

Thanks Barry and Bob. I really appreciate the help. Not as tough as I was finding it. confused by the difference in numbers as I had written down 3175NA or 3175. Idiot child, run amuck. Dennis:bows:

[MI2QWK4U]

Dave, please post the part number for the manufacturer YOU found.

Hotrauder, here is the one I found (same as Dave's):


No problem Barry! Guys, here you go. Select bulb 3157. These bulbs are 29 bucks a pair, but have a LIFETIME replacement policy! I mistakenly ordered 2 sets, which is why I put a set in the Marauder. When I did the Mustang 2 weeks ago one of the bulb filiments in one bulb was broken. These bulbs are dual filament, one is your running light and the other is the brighter turn signal light, all in the same bulb. You can tell one filament is burned or broken because the turn signal flashes and clicks about 5 times faster, letting you know there is a problem with the bulb. I called Stealth Auto, and they sent me a new bulb with NO QUESTIONS asked! Very good customer service. So dont let the price sway you, this is the last time you will buy this bulb.

BULB 3157 (http://www.stealthauto.com/Store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=ALT-SBCA-3157)

ABOUT STEALTH BULBS-GENERAL INFO (http://www.stealthauto.com/Store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SBC A2)

[MI2QWK4U]

Are these bulbs any brighter than the stock bulbs. I have been looking to change the bulbs to brighter deeper amber color like the Coorvette has without changing the wiring harness or having it melt the housing or wires


No, not brighter at all. When I did the mustang, they were super easy to reach, no 10 mm bolts to remove. Took me 30 seconds to pop the socket out and swap bulbs. so what I did was put an amber bulb in place, then when it was dark on, I turned the hazard flashers on and compared the brightness. It was safe to say, since i knew which was which and was really really looking, that the stealth bulbs were a hair dimmer than the clear amber stock bulb. When I called my wife out, she really didnt notice. They say the coating isnt solid, rather a metal glaze that becomes transparent when light is applied from inside. Looks good on both cars and I cant see any potential problems from using them.

[alarmguy]

Got my Silverstars at Advance Auto Parts, about $10 a pair.

[sailsmen]

I bought the $6 APC bulbs several years back. The orange on the fac was bubling off.

[Eric91Z]

Broke down and got the Silver Stars. Actually got the 3157A and some H1 Silver Starts for the fog lights. Got all of that put in yesterday. It is nice that the foglight color of white is now closer to the match of the Silverstar headlights. You can definitely see the difference at night and the reflection of the light on the ground.

[Architect]

No problem Barry! Guys, here you go. Select bulb 3157. These bulbs are 29 bucks a pair, but have a LIFETIME replacement policy! I mistakenly ordered 2 sets, which is why I put a set in the Marauder. When I did the Mustang 2 weeks ago one of the bulb filiments in one bulb was broken. These bulbs are dual filament, one is your running light and the other is the brighter turn signal light, all in the same bulb. You can tell one filament is burned or broken because the turn signal flashes and clicks about 5 times faster, letting you know there is a problem with the bulb. I called Stealth Auto, and they sent me a new bulb with NO QUESTIONS asked! Very good customer service. So dont let the price sway you, this is the last time you will buy this bulb.

BULB 3157 (http://www.stealthauto.com/Store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=ALT-SBCA-3157)

ABOUT STEALTH BULBS-GENERAL INFO (http://www.stealthauto.com/Store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SBC A2)

I'd never heard of these until this post...Ordered mine today, direct from "Stealth"...thanks for the information...:beer: ...Architect

[dreydin]

/tag for later! :D