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Xenon ligh bulbs
What is the code number or type I need to replace my xenon light bulbs on my d3 (2005) as they are not as bright as they used to be. what is the best brand and best light . Thanks for any adviceLandrover Discovery 3 TDV6 S 7 seat Automatic
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31st Jan 2021 10:49 am
Pete K
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D2S I think
31st Jan 2021 11:15 am
M3DPO
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Osram are very good, you shouldn't need to upgrade on a D3, best lights of the range.It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
31st Jan 2021 11:24 am
lancsamb
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Do you know the model number of the bulb and the intensity and why are you recommending is osram ?Landrover Discovery 3 TDV6 S 7 seat Automatic
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Handbook will tell you but I think it's the 35W ones you want.
From other threads I've read, if you can clean the inside of the projector lens you will get some benefit there too. Alcohol and lint-free cloth IIRC but search on here..
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31st Jan 2021 11:50 am
lancsamb
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Thank you for your advice and speedy response . 👍Landrover Discovery 3 TDV6 S 7 seat Automatic
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31st Jan 2021 12:06 pm
aja4x4
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Osram night breakers are the best i have found
31st Jan 2021 12:23 pm
M3DPO
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At £150 they should be, but they are the best xenons do lose output with age. Cheapest and best upgrade on a D3 is put 100w in the spots. I really miss the spots on the D4 Face lift the only consolation is the indicators are excellent.It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
31st Jan 2021 12:37 pm
ronald.soak
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Fortunately for the OP, D2S nightbreakers are currently £78.36 + £10p&p, a pair, from Amazon.
Less fortunately for D4 owners, Amazon are asking £144.99 all in, for a pair of D3Ss
Obviously , D3S bulbs cost a lot more to manufacture, package and transport.
31st Jan 2021 2:03 pm
notyalc
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Check the auto bulbs direct site. Useful guide, and sometimes some good deals
31st Jan 2021 4:51 pm
JDB
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ronald.soak wrote:
Fortunately for the OP, D2S nightbreakers are currently £78.36 + £10p&p, a pair, from Amazon.
Less fortunately for D4 owners, Amazon are asking £144.99 all in, for a pair of D3Ss
Obviously , D3S bulbs cost a lot more to manufacture, package and transport.
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There was a thread on here a while back asking much the same, one of the replies was to get some d2s bulbs he linked to for 12 quid a pair, got to say been good last two years.
31st Jan 2021 6:50 pm
aja4x4
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Beware of cheap Chinese bulbs they do not get focus point quite right, i bought a set of Osram night breakers for the wifes car but they were crap and sent them back bought them from a local company and now the lights are fantastic
31st Jan 2021 7:04 pm
ronald.soak
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On performance rather than price I would say the dearer Laser version over the Unlimited type. (XNL rather than XNB code)
Referenced against the legal minimum standard, Osram claim for the Laser type, 200 percent greater brightness, 250m range and a 20 percent "whiter" colour. Corresponding figures for the Unlimited version, 70 percent brighter, 20m greater range and 5 percent colour improvement.
Today the link you quote goes to an Amazon price of £88.36 including postage. They have been cheaper on Amazon so it might be an idea to shop around or put them on a price watch.
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31st Jan 2021 7:39 pm
JDB
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I must admit I have been disappointed with "Nightbreakers" in motorbike headlights - the hype was greater than what was delivered. I am just starting to think about changing the D3 ones - so will follow with interest.
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... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
xenons do lose output with age. Cheapest and best upgrade on a D3 is put 100w in the spots. I really miss the spots on the D4 Face lift the only consolation is the indicators are excellent.
, D3S bulbs cost a lot more to manufacture, package and transport.
