LED headlight upgrade
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LED with a mini projector lens built in so the beam is focused but you won't need to retrofit anything.
"Plug and play"
But I do believe on the GC8 they have a bulb shield and you'll need to remove that in-order for this type of bulb to fit.
I have no experience with these just looking around and stumbled on to this video.
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The Osram night breakers or the phillips equivalent , don’t get cheap bulbs on ebay , i did and wasted a load of money trying different brands , i put the osram ones in in the end and they were a lot better than the standard hid bulbs , if yours is not hid i would still recommend the same brands but there uprated versions ie the night breaker ,plus get your lights adjusted adds a lot more throw of light , night time driving is now way better 👍
I suppose they could work differently for other cars,.
My forester is far better its literally like night and day
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I've had issues with dust on the inside of the lens (projector headlamps) on our E39, it was very fine and couldn't be seen until I after took the headlamps apart to repair broken adjusters. Definitely improved things.
Think my Golf has the same issue one headlamp is brighter than the other even after replacing the bulbs.
#38
As mentioned. H4 and H2 bulbs require precise location of the bulb filament (the actual source of light) in the headlamp in order for the reflector to focus the light and create the correct beam pattern. Any lamp that uses a parabolic reflector (all car headlamps) has to have the bulb/light source fixed and aligned in a specific manner to project a proper focused beam.
This is especially true for 'crystal' headlamps that use complex surface reflectors to create the beam pattern.
Think of a overhead projector at school/college and how you focus it to get clear text. It's the same principals with headlamp reflectors. Apart from you can't adjust it (apart from jiggling the bulb about in the holder or bending/grinding the location tabs).
Even cheap and nasty halogen bulbs can throw off the beam focus and cause excessive scatter meaning light isn't being focused to where you want it and just scattered upwards and outwards rather than down and front (and dazzling oncoming traffic in the process). Same for HID retrofits, which is why most fail MOTs.
Generally the type of headlamp will dictate how good bulbs with bad filament alignment will work:
Fresnel lenses (traditional old style headlamp with a H4 bulb): Beam pattern present, but lots of scatter.
Complex surface headlamps (crystal/clear lens, usually a H7 bulb): No beam pattern at all or incorrect beam pattern. Light scattered everywhere or just one big blob in the middle (also common with badly fitted bulbs).
Projector headlamps (use a variety of bulb types, typically HB3/9005 or D2S. Beam pattern present, but dull beam and poor overall brightness (as the rear reflector can't focus the beam towards the prism lens at the front).
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The latter (projectors) are the most tolerant type of headlamp for aftermarket bulbs, the worst case is poor brightness.
Edit: Beware of fake Osrams and Phillips bulbs on online shops and on ebay/amazon etc. They are in very very good counterfeit packaging, and sometimes sold at the same retail price as genuine!
This is especially true for 'crystal' headlamps that use complex surface reflectors to create the beam pattern.
Think of a overhead projector at school/college and how you focus it to get clear text. It's the same principals with headlamp reflectors. Apart from you can't adjust it (apart from jiggling the bulb about in the holder or bending/grinding the location tabs).
Even cheap and nasty halogen bulbs can throw off the beam focus and cause excessive scatter meaning light isn't being focused to where you want it and just scattered upwards and outwards rather than down and front (and dazzling oncoming traffic in the process). Same for HID retrofits, which is why most fail MOTs.
Generally the type of headlamp will dictate how good bulbs with bad filament alignment will work:
Fresnel lenses (traditional old style headlamp with a H4 bulb): Beam pattern present, but lots of scatter.
Complex surface headlamps (crystal/clear lens, usually a H7 bulb): No beam pattern at all or incorrect beam pattern. Light scattered everywhere or just one big blob in the middle (also common with badly fitted bulbs).
Projector headlamps (use a variety of bulb types, typically HB3/9005 or D2S. Beam pattern present, but dull beam and poor overall brightness (as the rear reflector can't focus the beam towards the prism lens at the front).
Sourcing the ideal Linear LED Light Fixtures for my home gym proved to be more complicated than I had anticipated. I wanted fixtures that would complement the space and enhance the workout experience. After seeking recommendations buy online from fellow fitness enthusiasts, I found a supplier that specialized in commercial-grade lighting solutions. The fixtures were easy to install and have made a noticeable difference in the overall ambiance of the gym.
The latter (projectors) are the most tolerant type of headlamp for aftermarket bulbs, the worst case is poor brightness.
Edit: Beware of fake Osrams and Phillips bulbs on online shops and on ebay/amazon etc. They are in very very good counterfeit packaging, and sometimes sold at the same retail price as genuine!
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