Headlamp bulbs again....
#1
I am about to upgrade my MY98 headlamp bulbs, and after much research (on this BBS and some very informative websites) I am thinking of going for the unfeasibly expensive PIAA SuperWhites (BC2), the ones which draw 80W/80W but put out the equivalent of 135W/115W or thereabouts.
I'm not after suggestions or recommendations, what I want to know is, has anyone had any BAD experiences with them ? Do they blow quickly ? Melt wiring or reflectors ? Anything else bad. Many thanks in anticipation.
I'm not after suggestions or recommendations, what I want to know is, has anyone had any BAD experiences with them ? Do they blow quickly ? Melt wiring or reflectors ? Anything else bad. Many thanks in anticipation.
#2
For your info......
I've had the plasma blue 80/80's in my impreza for 4 weeks now and they are amazing and the same bulbs were in another car before that for 10 months both had no problems at all. The only thing which a " mate " told me when he collected his from demon tweaks they told him "don't start your engine with the h/lamps on as they are very prone to damage from fluctuations in voltage".
I've done it a couple of times with the Impreza and " got away with it " but had no other problems.
Kev
I've had the plasma blue 80/80's in my impreza for 4 weeks now and they are amazing and the same bulbs were in another car before that for 10 months both had no problems at all. The only thing which a " mate " told me when he collected his from demon tweaks they told him "don't start your engine with the h/lamps on as they are very prone to damage from fluctuations in voltage".
I've done it a couple of times with the Impreza and " got away with it " but had no other problems.
Kev
#4
£94 + VAT ! So you'll understand I want a 'feelgood' factor before I part with the folding. Not too confident on a guarantee on something as fragile as bulbs, but Kevin's point is good advice. Cheers lads.
#6
Sunil
I've got 80w Blue on my bike & for that they seem great. Watch how people get out the way, cool reflection when off & stationary (goes with the Silver/Black colourscheme), white reflective objects shout at you (lines & signposts) & an increased range/depth of field.
***** the battery though - not helped as I run all the time with lights on, but hey, I'm safer!
I've got 80w Blue on my bike & for that they seem great. Watch how people get out the way, cool reflection when off & stationary (goes with the Silver/Black colourscheme), white reflective objects shout at you (lines & signposts) & an increased range/depth of field.
***** the battery though - not helped as I run all the time with lights on, but hey, I'm safer!
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