Best bulbs for PIAA Driving Lamps
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I know this subject has been thrashed to death but I took the driving light covers off for the first time for about 6 months yesterday and both bulbs (120W PIAAs fitted by dealer) had blown.
I was just wondering what was the best choice of bulb to replace them with, I am not a bulb snob and am currently considering 130W jobbies from Halfords.
Andrew...
I was just wondering what was the best choice of bulb to replace them with, I am not a bulb snob and am currently considering 130W jobbies from Halfords.
Andrew...
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Andrew,
I ahve run the Halfords bulbs for months now in the RB5. I think they do appear _slightly_ brighter and I have no problems with the increase in current draw 2x130W against 2x120W = 2A (ish).
Bulb life is about the same and at 1/4 price I wouldn't care if it wasn't! (Alhtough there is a hassle factor of replacing them).
I ahve run the Halfords bulbs for months now in the RB5. I think they do appear _slightly_ brighter and I have no problems with the increase in current draw 2x130W against 2x120W = 2A (ish).
Bulb life is about the same and at 1/4 price I wouldn't care if it wasn't! (Alhtough there is a hassle factor of replacing them).
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Dont know what the average is, but mine lasted 18months. Well to be correct, only one blew at 18 months but I replaced both of them. With some people they dont seem to last long at all. However mine are always on, i.e. I flash with them and use them at night all the time. I have also have clear covers fitted to them and still got the lifetime stated above.
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Another recommendation for the Halfords bulbs.I have found them to be brighter, have a whiter light and a better spread.They also last longer,cost 1/4 the price and you don't have to wait 6 weeks for your dealer to get them only to discover they have ordered the wrong ones Bargain
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My first set of bulbs lasted 18 months. (120W)
Replaced them with Halfords 130W bulbs. They are bitter and for 1/4 of the cost. Had them in for 6 months now.
Beastie where did U get your clear covers for your PIAA's from. I need to get a set, but I'm having trouble locating some. Help needed M8.
Cheers
Chris.
Replaced them with Halfords 130W bulbs. They are bitter and for 1/4 of the cost. Had them in for 6 months now.
Beastie where did U get your clear covers for your PIAA's from. I need to get a set, but I'm having trouble locating some. Help needed M8.
Cheers
Chris.
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After starting this thread I discover that my bulbs hadn't blown after all, a wire hid 'become disconnected'...funny that I haven't touched it but the car's just been in for it's 30K service ???
Anyway, I would be interested in find out where to get clear covers too!
Andrew...
Anyway, I would be interested in find out where to get clear covers too!
Andrew...
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I am just using the Subaru accesssory clear fog light covers. I already posted a pic of them fitted a while ago. I put them on upside down so they dont affect the beam distance as they have a three prong mounting arrangement. About 24 quid from your Subaru dealer. Already stopped the lights from getting wiped out once when a Granny attacked me from the other side of the motorway. Covers disintegrated but not a mark on the lights. I will post another pic if you want.
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I am just using the Subaru accesssory clear fog light covers. I already posted a pic of them fitted a while ago. I put them on upside down so they dont affect the beam distance as they have a three prong mounting arrangement. About 24 quid from your Subaru dealer. Already stopped the lights from getting wiped out once when a Granny attacked me from the other side of the motorway. Covers disintegrated but not a mark on the lights. I will post another pic if you want.
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