Halfords 90% brighter v Osram Night Breaker Plus etc
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Halfords 90% brighter v Osram Night Breaker Plus etc
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
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
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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 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.
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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
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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 ?
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I know pictures would be good, maybe at the weekend ?
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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 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.
Got philips rally 90/100 bulbs in crystal lights - fantastic!!!!!!! Even on misty b roads!! - check the bay - about 12 squid!
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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
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?
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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.
I think it was harvey who has a few posts with rally bulbs and he does do everything pretty thoroughly going by his threads.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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
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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?
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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
Group buy running, customer feedback a couple of posts down: https://www.scoobynet.com/group-buys...idelights.html
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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
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
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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
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
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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