Scott TMN Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hi guys, looking to replace my headlight bulbs (dipped beam for my de)AGAIN, as my ones are quite simply awful. They give off a beam of light opposed to a spread of light, and even this is very short with very light output. Other cars give my car a shadow when driving behind me at night! So yeah just wondering if anyone has got any bulbs that they are really pleased with, looking good with of course really good light output. I'm thinking around 6K colour wise Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 First off, get the throw adjusted to the max legal limit. That will help massively. I run the Phillips X-Treme Vision on my MR2, and they're pretty good. Not a patch on HIDs, but about as good as I've found for normal lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Cheers mate. I have tried having a play with that, but not to much avail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscopervis Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Is the headlight adjustor for the HID's incorrectly setting the throw of the headlights? I know there are some complaints about the original HID's but when properly adjusted they're perfectly useable and throw out a decent amount of light. The HID adjustor is next to the rear arb drop link (passenger side I think but don't quote me on that!). Sent from my AT10LE-A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Hi mate, thanks for the info. sorry should of mentioned it more, I don't think it's solely the throw of the lights as my standard bulbs were much better, I replaced them to get rid of te yellow and these ones are significantly worse so a lot of it is defiantly the bulbs I do believe. I'm thinking of these ones...? http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/HID-D2R-Gas-Discharge-Bulbs-6000K-Upgrade-pair.html?bulb_search=car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I have some cheap ebay ones, they are just as crap as the originals that were on the car - but less yellow. I also adjusted the throw of the beam which helped but like yourself, would rather get some bloody good ones now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Rob I think I shall take the plunge on them ones today As I say when other cars give your car a shadow, despite having your headlights on... You know it's bad lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 They seem like a good price, definitely let us know what you think as I'll get a set on payday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 Having had a quick night test last night, ican confirm it am pleased with my purchase. Much better over my previous set! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Having had a quick night test last night, ican confirm it am pleased with my purchase. Much better over my previous set! Going to buy a set next week in that case ! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I've finally gotten around to fitting the bulbs that Scott recommended. Certainly much better than the £25 set I bought from eBay about 2 years ago. I'm still not satisfied that my lights are bright enough though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I just got some "off road" higher wattage bulbs and chucked them in. Much better light output and if adjusted properly no issues with blinding people. Passed all MOTs without a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I just got some "off road" higher wattage bulbs and chucked them in. Much better light output and if adjusted properly no issues with blinding people. Passed all MOTs without a problem. Do you have a link ? (not that I can just buy a set right now of course but curious) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-H7-499-100w-Clear-Xenon-Headlight-Bulbs-12v-XE6-/301087616989?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item461a386fdd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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