DrRick
Member Since: 05 Jan 2011
Location: Edinburgh
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So, I've given up on the idea of converting my Halogens to proper Xenons. As an alternative, I'd like a bit more light using replacement bulbs. Which do people usually go for, and where's the best place to purchase from?
I've seen:
- OSRAM Nightbreakers
- Philips X-treme Vision Plus
Any preferences? I see several stories of these bulbs going pop though, so would appreciate guidance if they're duff. I know I could go HID from HIDS4U, but I wouldn't know where to go in Glasgow to get them activated. Dr Rick
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 31st Mar 2011 12:19 pm |
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ChrisA
Member Since: 02 Feb 2011
Location: Dorking, Surrey
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I used both of those in my Freelander. The OSRAM one only lasted about 6 months before popping. The Philips ones were still going strong when I traded it in.
I did notice that although they gave a nice bright light the spread pattern was very patchy and I took it back to the stealer a couple of times as I thought they needed adjusting and then I read somewhere (in this forum I think) that the brighter bulbs can mess up the spread pattern. I don't know if that's a concern with a Disco.
I generally buy then over the net from these guys
http://www.powerbulbs.com/
There's another post here somewhere saying they have a shop on ebay which is cheaper still.
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| 31st Mar 2011 2:13 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15269
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Your best bet for bulbs and advice is from one of our site sponsors HIDS4U
http://www.hids4u.co.uk/
 ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
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| 31st Mar 2011 4:35 pm |
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