Head light bulbs

[Taximan1978]

Any suggestions on a good set of bulbs please

[silver1011]

For dipped beam?

 

Osram Night Breaker's or Philips Xtreme Vision's.

 

Be aware though that higher output halogen bulbs do generally have a shorter life.

[Taximan1978]

Cheers a seen them oneuro parts.

Is there much difference in light to standard halogen bulbs a mean r they much brighter or just a little bit brighter.

[silver1011]

They should be bright enough to notice a difference, although don't expect to be wowed.

 

Don't be tempted to go for the 'xenon look' or overly blue coloured bulbs, these are pretty poor.

[Taximan1978]

Thanks for the advice.

[roaddetective]

2 minutes ago, silver1011 said:

For dipped beam?

 

Osram Night Breaker's or Philips Xtreme Vision's.

 

Be aware though that higher output halogen bulbs do generally have a shorter life.

I agree with silver 1011, I have had the Phillips X-treme Vision H7 bulbs in my car for the last 2 years and have been happy with them so far. I have used these Phillips bulbs in previous cars as well. I have however bought some of the latest Ring Xenon 150 H7 bulbs to replace them with. They get excellent expert reviews and they are supposed to last a lot longer than the usual upgraded bulbs. Will report back when I fit them in, which will probably be in the next few days. Just comparing them to the Phillips ones to see which come out best in my opinion. The Phillips probably will not last too much longer anyway. 

[Taximan1978]

Will have a look at them cheers 

[Guest]

Thar ya goo:

 

http://www.phoenixautobulbs.co.uk/product.php?pkeyword=Cobalt&x=16&y=8

[Vegasphil]

Philips xrtreme vision are very good and worth the money. Use them in my cars. 

[roaddetective]

I fitted the latest Ring Xenon 150 bulbs in the car yesterday. Gave them a good night time test as I did a round trip of 80miles in the dark. They gave a really good wide spread of bright light that allowed me to see the road clearly, even when very bright headlights were coming the other way. I really do think they even out perform the bulbs I have been using for some time, Phillips x-treme vision. Just another good option Taximan1978, unless you have already bought new bulbs  that is.

[Taximan1978]

No not yet but thanks for the advice

[meaty101]

So, what  Philips version would I need for the closest to the xenon light? I already have xtreme atm and they are very good. The other is white vision and diamond vision.

[KenONeill]

@meaty101 - I'd recommend around 4_000K to 4_500K for the best actual light. Some plasma discharge units do more like 6_000K but to get that with a filament bulb you need a blue filter, and that reduces your light output.

[silver1011]

Skoda OEM genuine xenon bulbs are 4,300K. 

[meaty101]

It looks like the Philips white vision is their version closest to xenon light. Has anyone tried them compared to xtreme vision? Not sure if they'll be much difference.