I'm in the middle of sorting a problem out with my lights (condensation).

Whilst in the middle of doing so I may aswell change the bulbs.

At the moment I am running Halfrauds 90% brighter H1 lights. They have been fine but thinking of changing them ready for winter.

Was thinking of the following dipped bulb options. Has anyone got these? Any good?
Philips X-Treme Power H1

Osram Night Breaker PLUS H1

Philips Blue Vision H1 4000K Xenon/HID effect

Not after "LOOK AT ME" or blinding on coming traffic lights but just something that will light up the road ahead well with the winter around the corner.

Steve

 

this should work

I have tried the Xenon/HID effect in the past - great short distance illumination but I got the feeling the lighting towards the edge of the range was lacking. Also personal preference I didn't like the blue-ish tinge. I used to run 100w. That fixed it.

 

I have the philips extreme power H4 and they are nothing short of brilliant,they project something like 70% + more light on the road and i am sure have been 'winner' of the autoexpress best buy bulb test for the last 3 years running. Not mega dear to ,think mine cost me £22.00 with free side light bulbs

 

HID kits for the win, I have two of Aztecs set-ups in mine, and they have been very reliable... the output is well defined and immense.

I know pictures would be good, maybe at the weekend ?

dunx

 

The above pic would prob be a good fix!! hahahahaha!
Got philips rally 90/100 bulbs in crystal lights - fantastic!!!!!!! Even on misty b roads!! - check the bay - about 12 squid!

 

Cheers guys.

These rally lights are not road legal though. Ok they maybe bright but what do you need to upgrade as they are runnung almost twice the watts?

Steve

 

My worry was the wiring too - but there a re a few threads on here where peeps have run them for a considerable time with no ill effects - just feel the loom to see if getting too warm. - I dont seem to have a probs as yet - (touches wood). The night breakers arnt a bad bulb either but the philips get my vote - where I live is a bit Stix-ish and need all the help I can get.
I think it was harvey who has a few posts with rally bulbs and he does do everything pretty thoroughly going by his threads.

 

Rally lights worry me, heat on plastic newage lenses or wattage on classic wiring I have the Philips X-Treme in the classic and they are much better than OEM obviously. NewAge I have OEM HIDS so I can't comment

 

Heard all good things about the x-treme bulbs too!

 

Last time I bought an Autoexpress the Phillips bulbs were rated best for beam accuracy with Osram close behind.

 

Philips X TREME excellent I have Bugeye JDM HID units with these bulbs for main beam,the colour is right to.Have them in fogs on my Escort great!

 

I've got Ring XenonMax, (up to 90% more light on the road!) H4's in my Classic Chrystals, lots better than the normal bulbs that were in it.
They are very white on the road, but the bulbs do have a blue bit to them if you look at them, which I don't like, but as I say the light is white, and good.

 

At present, the best buy is Philips, due to beam accuracy, then Osram, then Halfords.
TBH, there isn't THAT much in it and price becomes a factor, knowing that

Dunx is also right: with those lights you can go HID, maybe one pair at a time, but the effect IS very good.

 

Another vote for the Philips X treme which bring the performance of the poor classic headlights to "adquate"

 

Thanks for all the input guys.

I have gone ahead with the Osram Night Breaker Plus set up for now. But may just by a set of Phillips to keep in the car.

It's a shame that the GT150 are not in the H1 format. They were great bulbs in my WRX.


Steve

 

HID Kit, Enough said.

 

I'd be interested in seeing a picture of the light pattern against a flat wall or something. PM if you prefer.

I've been tempted by these but no one has given me a picture.

Sorry OP for butting in so I'll finish by giving an answer to your question. I've tried lots of different H4's over the years. I am now using the Halfrauds +90% (i think extreme brilliance). They are not the cheapest and there may be better out there. But, they are easy to get, the pattern is ace, the light is very white, they are very bright, and so far very reliable.

Maybe stick with the ones you have?

 

Have tried uprated bulbs in the past and they aren't a patch on a decent HID kit. HIDs should last the lifetime of the car.

Group buy running, customer feedback a couple of posts down: https://www.scoobynet.com/group-buys...idelights.html

 

I have a set of your 4000k HID sat in my garage for 3 years Bob.

I need a auto sparky round to look at my wiring as the previous owner or owner before him has ****ed the electrics right up. Wouldn't trust the wiring of the HID on it current set up.

Also, never been to impressed with some of the make shift HIDs on the EVO's and chav mobiles round my way as they blind you more than anything come towards you.

Steve

 

Hi Steve,

You'll have the older kit which has it's own wiring harness for connecting directly to the battery so fitting them wouldn't be an issue so long as your wiring is good enough for normal halogens?

You won't have any issues with glare on our kits, correctly fitted and aligned

 

Mine are razor sharp, and I have never been "flashed" unless this lot was sparked up together...

dunx

 

I have used Halfords Extreme Brilliance for 3 years. They only last me 18 months maxbefore blowing. Just ordered the Philips Extreme for next time. Even with my 'tarts' hands, they are still a pain to fit! Lol. My OEM bulbs must have lasted 3/4 years. Hmm, may go back to them.

 

Uprated bulbs are going to last less time than decent OE ones, since the filaments burn hotter, so are less able to cope with vibration.

Roughly speaking, the manufacturers nadmit that a 50% uprated bulb will last for only 75% of the time of an OE one, with higher uprated ones lasting even less.

 

Tis true, but when you drive into something cos you didn't see it then chances are the longer lasting OEM's will get broken anyway LOL

 

I have just fitted Halfords Extreme Brilliance - replacing a Phillips and an Osram. (previous owner didn't replace in pairs and it annoyed me grrrrrrr).

They are great. Massive difference in visibility - would recommend. And they are buy one get one free at the moment. If they last 18 months then I will just buy some more.

p.s. I have never used HID lighting so I cannot compare.

 

p.s. if you can persuade a Halfords guy to fit em let him struggle for half an hour talking the air box and battery out and scuffing his knuckles

 

If they last 18 months, you'll pay for EACH bulb........they are only BOGOF during the winter

 

Then buy two sets now

 

Fitted em yet Steve? I'll give you a hand mate, fitted mine, 3 years on they're still working well, and never get flashed.

 

test, please ignore.