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Old 04 March 2015, 06:52 PM
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Hi,

I'm after a set of headlight bulbs for my scooby that will give the look of an xenon upgrade without having to buy an xenon kit.

I've found bulbs that claim to do the job, such as these for example...

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H1-...ulb_search=car

But wanted to know if anyone could recommend any that you've had fitt d yourself?

I want that clear crystal, bright white, with a slight tinge of blue look that xenons give.

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Don't be fooled by the blue that genuine Xenons give, it's due to the prismatic effect of the edge of the projector lens.
TRUE (OE) Xenons are 4300K, which is white, daylight white.

As for bulbs, I'd suggest some of the so-called uprated bulbs, Philips Ultra Vision, Halfords Ultra Brilliance, Osram Night Breakers, or Ring 120% uprated.

All give a decent white with a good beam pattern...something cheapo bulbs often don't.
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Osram Nightbreakers... Absolutely fantastic bulbs over standard and give a good white light on full beam.
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Originally Posted by LSherratt
Osram Nightbreakers... Absolutely fantastic bulbs over standard and give a good white light on full beam.
These?

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H1-...ulb_search=car
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Dont bother with uprated bulbs, nothing more than an extra candle. Halogens should be banned from use.

If your car is a newage, get a JDM light pack, and put in proper xenons. You will never get the 'effect' you want with uprated bulbs.
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Originally Posted by Leo900
No. Those are H1 Philips Blue Vision Ultra?

What year is your Subaru? If it's a classic then you need H4 fitting for main/dip beam, like these: http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/ni...r-unlimited-h4
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Originally Posted by LSherratt
No. Those are H1 Philips Blue Vision Ultra?

What year is your Subaru? If it's a classic then you need H4 fitting for main/dip beam, like these: http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/ni...r-unlimited-h4
2004 WRX STI
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Originally Posted by Leo900
2004 WRX STI
H1 for dipped beam: http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/os...r-unlimited-h1
HB3 for main beam: http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/ni...-unlimited-hb3
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Thanks guys
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