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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 12:14 PM
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So then get which ever of the Halfords Ultra brilliance, or The latest Philips Xtreme is on offer when you go to buy, for your headlmps.

Then if still underwhelmed get the driving lights Alcazar demonstrated in his second picture. Which replace fog lamps.
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mickywrx
I didn't rate the Osram's.

Currently have Phillips Rally 100W bulbs fitted.
These the same Mickey? I'm sore needing new bulbs for winter and was actually looking for something more upmarket than what I already have.

Ring Automotive PU12258RA 12V 100W H1 P14.5S Philips Rally Halogen Headlamp: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike Ring Automotive PU12258RA 12V 100W H1 P14.5S Philips Rally Halogen Headlamp: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 11:22 PM
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Banny the bulbs that are in are phillips rallly 100w
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by theboywhippo
I haven't driven the car in the dark yet lol but they seem 'warmer' if that makes sense?! The HIDS weren't massively blue, just a nice cool white, good low beam performance, not as impressive on the main beams due to the scatter you get with the classic headlight units.

Paul.
I had HID's on my old V5 STi and ditched them for Nightbreakers within weeks. They were the first upgrade on the RA and are a great improvement.
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by RA Dunk
These the same Mickey? I'm sore needing new bulbs for winter and was actually looking for something more upmarket than what I already have.

Ring Automotive PU12258RA 12V 100W H1 P14.5S Philips Rally Halogen Headlamp: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
These:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Philips-Ra...item19e6ff1075

Better still with relays on the dipped setting - a further 50% more light.
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ronjeramy
Banny the bulbs that are in are phillips rallly 100w
will test it out when I collect the car from Chevron
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 11:12 AM
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Would anybody happen to know why jdm blob hids dont come with a projector lense?

I have osram nightbreakers, but dont find them that much better than standard, have thought about a hid kit for my uk blob, but dont want to dazzle other drivers.

Would the jdm hids cause dazzle as they dont have the projector lenses?
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by just me
Would anybody happen to know why jdm blob hids dont come with a projector lense?

I have osram nightbreakers, but dont find them that much better than standard, have thought about a hid kit for my uk blob, but dont want to dazzle other drivers.

Would the jdm hids cause dazzle as they dont have the projector lenses?
I went this route, the blob does not have a H4 (Dip/high beam) bulb set-up. they are two separate bulbs. Headlight dipped is H1, apparently much more accurately focused light emitted from these according to Alcazar - perhaps that's why Subaru produced the blob lamp as a reflector HID, so far I've not had any issues with other road users. My car has the levelling adjustment **** on the lower dash.
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by wrxyz
I agree entirely, I have only had advisory's about the HID's at MOT time. There is no comparison between halogen and HID... Oh but maybe I am wrong and all the vehicle manufacturers are actually using 'nightbreakers' on their top end products...
No they are not but what they are using is new technology with researched, manufactured and correct components. They have spent a sh*t load of money on technology, but then again see how much a new Xenon bulb is for the new range of modern headlights. Or even better try changing one

They are not fitting some cheap chinese balasts, relays and bulbs to an already poorly designed 1990's headlight.
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by riiidaa
I went this route, the blob does not have a H4 (Dip/high beam) bulb set-up. they are two separate bulbs. Headlight dipped is H1, apparently much more accurately focused light emitted from these according to Alcazar - perhaps that's why Subaru produced the blob lamp as a reflector HID, so far I've not had any issues with other road users. My car has the levelling adjustment **** on the lower dash.
Same here on my blobeye, I have mine adjusted on the lowest setting and they are brilliant.
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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 11:00 AM
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Anybody know if a 2003 blob eye has a can us system or not? Cheers
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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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So what bulbs give the greatest light output on a classic? I have just basicbosch bulbs and my visability is shocking. Driving home lastnight in the dark and had to run full beam as i couldnt see any further than 6ft in front of the car!! Can i adjust the manual lenses too to raise them?
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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by sens3i
So what bulbs give the greatest light output on a classic? I have just basicbosch bulbs and my visability is shocking. Driving home lastnight in the dark and had to run full beam as i couldnt see any further than 6ft in front of the car!! Can i adjust the manual lenses too to raise them?
These:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Philips-Ra...item19e6ff1075

Better still with relays on the dipped setting - a further 50% more light.
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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by banny sti
will test it out when I collect the car from Chevron
Banny,

HIDs are on the way mate.

PM'd you tracking details

Paul.

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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by theboywhippo
Banny,

HIDs are on the way mate.

PM'd you tracking details

Paul.
Cheers Paul details received, much appreciated
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