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24 November 2000, 10:12 PM
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Can anyone recommend some new bulbs for MY99.
Find the original ones a bit dull,,
Also where to get them,,I see halfords do a blue type or 30% brighter type of bulb, any1 have any reports on these??
Find the original ones a bit dull,,
Also where to get them,,I see halfords do a blue type or 30% brighter type of bulb, any1 have any reports on these??
25 November 2000, 12:40 AM
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mccltd
You can also check the archives as there are about 30,000 posts on this subject
If you are still running std fogs a driving lamp conversion makes a BIG difference. I am using PIAA's with 120w bulbs. Same as the Prodrive/dealer kit but get them from Graham Goode as cheaper.
Sunlip
Mornin mate - you're up early considering no school today...
Hi Chris
PS mccltd - you should know Sunil has more money than sense (but doesn't have much sense)
[This message has been edited by Dave T-S (edited 25 November 2000).]
mccltd
You can also check the archives as there are about 30,000 posts on this subject
If you are still running std fogs a driving lamp conversion makes a BIG difference. I am using PIAA's with 120w bulbs. Same as the Prodrive/dealer kit but get them from Graham Goode as cheaper.
Sunlip
Mornin mate - you're up early considering no school today...
Hi Chris
PS mccltd - you should know Sunil has more money than sense (but doesn't have much sense)
[This message has been edited by Dave T-S (edited 25 November 2000).]
25 November 2000, 01:08 PM
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Thanx for the replies,
I think 80 quid is going a bit far, but I'll try out the Halford ones to start with.
I take it it's the ones that state there 30% brighter?
Whats the blue ones like that they sell, any1 tried them?
Dave.
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I think 80 quid is going a bit far, but I'll try out the Halford ones to start with.
I take it it's the ones that state there 30% brighter?
Whats the blue ones like that they sell, any1 tried them?
Dave.
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25 November 2000, 02:17 PM
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Hi Guys,
Well seing as i dont have much sense, i dont have to have that much money to fulfill the "more money than sense" saying.
Dave TS - no skool but plenty of totty around central croydon working satruday jobs, doing paperrounds and loafing in shopping centres
Dave - you will find that "pure white" bulbs will give a better performance than "blue tinted" ones.
Sunil
Well seing as i dont have much sense, i dont have to have that much money to fulfill the "more money than sense" saying.
Dave TS - no skool but plenty of totty around central croydon working satruday jobs, doing paperrounds and loafing in shopping centres
Dave - you will find that "pure white" bulbs will give a better performance than "blue tinted" ones.
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Evening Dave T-S, Sunil
Dave
As you are new to the board, this probably won't mean anything to you, but you are very privileged to be in the presence of a (nearly) serious post by Dave T-S. Drop by the Muppet section to see what I mean
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Dave
As you are new to the board, this probably won't mean anything to you, but you are very privileged to be in the presence of a (nearly) serious post by Dave T-S. Drop by the Muppet section to see what I mean
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26 November 2000, 09:02 AM
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Mornin' everyone
Chris...the serious bit was first - impressed??
BTW was that a compliment??
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You're nearly right - but DINKIES and Carolyn will probably earn more than me this year (payback time for shamelessly supporting her these last seven years...) - my excuse is I am just stupid
Chris...the serious bit was first - impressed??
BTW was that a compliment??
Sunlip
You're nearly right - but DINKIES and Carolyn will probably earn more than me this year (payback time for shamelessly supporting her these last seven years...
) - my excuse is I am just stupid
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Dave,
just put some Bosch "blues" on MY99 - look pretty cool - but only in the dark, when you can see the blue hue.
However, they are also a lot brighter than the standard bulbs - and Bosch do some "super blue" which are 30% brighter, but my local Halfords didn't have any, but this are a lot better anyway.
Matt
just put some Bosch "blues" on MY99 - look pretty cool - but only in the dark, when you can see the blue hue.
However, they are also a lot brighter than the standard bulbs - and Bosch do some "super blue" which are 30% brighter, but my local Halfords didn't have any, but this are a lot better anyway.
Matt
28 November 2000, 06:29 PM
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Guys,
One thing I've noticed since putting in the new bulbs is how dim the side lights look now, real yellow.
Anybody upgraded these aswell? Is it possible?
Matt
One thing I've noticed since putting in the new bulbs is how dim the side lights look now, real yellow.
Anybody upgraded these aswell? Is it possible?
Matt
28 November 2000, 08:00 PM
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Hi Matt
PIAA do some super white sidelight bulbs for about £8.You can get them from places like Demon Tweeks.
I've got some on order to go with my new EWC-1 super white headlamp bulbs.I was a bit sceptical about paying £60 for a pair of bulbs but after using them while out watching the rally at the weekend I'm well pleased with the improvement over the Halfords bulbs I was using.
Chris
PIAA do some super white sidelight bulbs for about £8.You can get them from places like Demon Tweeks.
I've got some on order to go with my new EWC-1 super white headlamp bulbs.I was a bit sceptical about paying £60 for a pair of bulbs but after using them while out watching the rally at the weekend I'm well pleased with the improvement over the Halfords bulbs I was using.
Chris
29 November 2000, 11:37 AM
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Cheers Chris,
Is that £8 per pair or each?
As much as I'd love to spend £60 on a pair, the £20 for the new Bosch ones is definitely my limit! But I might have to have a look at these sidelights.
Matt
Is that £8 per pair or each?
As much as I'd love to spend £60 on a pair, the £20 for the new Bosch ones is definitely my limit! But I might have to have a look at these sidelights.
Matt
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You know what, last night once i posted that i thought i'd better go back and edit it to say "without a microscope or telescope", but good old hill billy cousin shagiing dave beat me to it and i never bothered.
Dave, even with an electron microscope or a space age telescope, you still wouldnt be able to see yours - as a consolation i suggest you keep playing with that other worm you have on your pc - its probably the closest you'll get
Dave, even with an electron microscope or a space age telescope, you still wouldnt be able to see yours - as a consolation i suggest you keep playing with that other worm you have on your pc - its probably the closest you'll get