Headlamp bulbs/update

np · Post by np » 16 Sep 2004, 04:46

After nearly 3 yrs,i`d like to uprate my headlamp bulbs.I already have Halfords own brand white bulbs,but their not as good as they used to be,more yellowish now(the h/lamp units are fine).
A nice white ilumination would be nice,staying with 55 watts.Main beam are great as i have 100w bulbs in them.Anyone have any suggestions?

Stempy · Post by **Stempy** » 16 Sep 2004, 04:51

Philips bulbs seem pretty good, they do some high brigtness versions supposed to be 50% brighter for the same wattage. Or you could have a look here http://www.piaa.co.uk/

uhn113x · Post by **uhn113x** » 16 Sep 2004, 12:45

Neil
Be careful - you will need to fit relays if you increase the current too much, otherwise your switch will lead a short but exciting life!
Do you live somewhere where you can actually use main beam?

reffro · Post by **reffro** » 16 Sep 2004, 14:18

Osram SilverStar are my choice, I find them better than the Phillips, and so did Autoexpress when they ran a comparison.

np · Post by np » 17 Sep 2004, 02:34

I live on the outskirts of Bristol Mike.As a plant driver i do a fair bit of traveling around.Early starts,sites in the middle of no where etc,so plenty of main beam usage.100w been in for nearly 3 yrs with no probs yet,but had to uprate fuses etc in previous car,so know about that point thanks Mike[:)].
Thanks Stempy,but look at those prices!!![:0]
Thanks Reffro,i`ll have a look Sat.

arry_b · Post by **arry_b** » 17 Sep 2004, 02:51

I got a set of GE Super Blues (which aren't actually blue). They give a clear piercing white light. I got mine in Asda on Cribbs Causeway - they were reduced to about £4 each. Worth a look if you're close by.

np · Post by np » 17 Sep 2004, 03:35

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 I got mine in Asda on Cribbs Causeway - they were reduced to about £4 each. Worth a look if you're close by.
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2 mins away!Live in Patchway,do our weekly shop there.I know they have a good motoring section,as i get the cleaning stuff there.A lot cheaper too.For instance,Magic Tree air fresheners,£1.50 most places,Asda,69p!Will have a look Sat.
Thanks arry b.[:D]

bbrucez · Post by **bbrucez** » 17 Sep 2004, 17:02

Have a look on Ebay. Item 7922618583 may fit or look at seller's other items.

nick · Post by **nick** » 17 Sep 2004, 19:08

Have a look at http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/
I got some Philips Vision Plus from them for the dipped beam on my 97 Xantia and have been very impressed. At the time they were cheaper from Powerbulbs than on ebay.

Kowalski · Post by **Kowalski** » 17 Sep 2004, 20:48

I have Philips Vision Plus in my dipped beams too.
I have heard that Osram Silver Star are better but I couldn't get hold of any locally so I went for the Vision Plus. The vision plus were a lot better than the standard Philips which were fitted previously.
The biggest difference I found was to keep the headlights clean, a coating of salt and road dirt really destroys headlight performance.

np · Post by np » 14 Dec 2004, 04:13

Well,at long last i`ve order`d a set of Osram silver stars from Powerbulbs.Will see what they are like & let you know.

p20 · Post by **p20** » 14 Dec 2004, 04:29

I've used the philips with good results in my old astra, much better than the stock ones. Be interesting to see how you get on with the osrams. Don't your 100w rally bulbs run a bit hot? I heard tale of them melting lenses.[:0]

np · Post by np » 14 Dec 2004, 04:36

Had them in for a couple of years now with no probs.Lenses look as good as new.Main beam is great.Good for getting middle lane hoggers out the way at night on the motorway[}:)][:D]

davethewheel · Post by **davethewheel** » 14 Dec 2004, 04:44

has anyone had a problem with bulbs blowing my xantia seems to eat them, i've tried bosch and cheapo ones and they only seem to last a few months.

NiSk · Post by **NiSk** » 14 Dec 2004, 12:13

Sorry to disallusion you, but bosch lamps = cheapo lamps. They outsource them and they come from the far east or eastern Europe. The only really reliable lamp producers are Phillips and Osram. Check out any of the recent magazine tests and you'll see what I mean . . .
//NiSk