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2herring Member Since: 27 Jul 2011 Location: Holywood Posts: 98 |
Just replaced both main and dipped beam bulbs, H7 and H11, with Osram Nightbreakers. They certainly shine brighter and the beam is a bit better on dipped but maybe not the huge improvement I was hoping for. Was it worth the expense? Not sure to be honest with you. Do I wish I had specified Xenons? Yes I do. |
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24th Sep 2011 7:45 am |
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landy19840 Member Since: 13 Mar 2011 Location: Non Posts: 1817 |
Osrams are slot of money for what they are, surely halfrauds do some decent lamps on the 2 for 1. I am almost tempted to put my old lighthouse spots on my front roof bar for winter driver! |
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24th Sep 2011 7:50 am |
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Hicksy Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Nr Oxford Posts: 355 |
Thanks guys , yea there not cheap, the Phillips ones I bought for our first mini where £25 but they did a good job, that was back in 2008 was wondering if there is a anything better out now |
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24th Sep 2011 8:40 am |
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13289 |
philips, been in since early 2009, no probs, word on here at the time was that they wouldnt last long,...wrong. the advise on this forum is bunk hence i have bought rrs and moved forums At work
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24th Sep 2011 9:46 am |
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toeknee Member Since: 14 Feb 2009 Location: out and about Posts: 1509 |
TTFN then |
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24th Sep 2011 9:50 am |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
If ever I needed an excuse for a celebratory night out, that was it |
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24th Sep 2011 1:48 pm |
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grey18 Member Since: 09 Jun 2011 Location: west of england Posts: 11 |
I fitted Philips Power x -treme as soon as I got my car (2009) as well as Osram night breakers for the fog lamps. Really pleased with results and passengers always comment on how good the lights are. Would certainly recommend them. |
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26th Sep 2011 3:04 pm |
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Hicksy Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Nr Oxford Posts: 355 |
Thanks for that was thinking of getting those, did you change the side lights too |
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26th Sep 2011 8:34 pm |
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grey18 Member Since: 09 Jun 2011 Location: west of england Posts: 11 |
No l left the sidelights as standard.
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26th Sep 2011 9:02 pm |
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jaksbak@freel2 Member Since: 26 Dec 2010 Location: Fraser Coast Posts: 225 |
Fitted Phillips +100% H7's but very little improvement. Waste of money in my book. The current lights are downright dangerous for night driving in my opinion - the worst of any vehicle I've driven. Hence the attempt. Once bitten, twice shy so I haven't changed the H11's yet. |
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26th Sep 2011 9:21 pm |
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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 |
That's interesting, as the lights on my 07 FL2 are the best I've ever had. Mind you I've had some c**p cars in the past. Of course the previous owner might have changed the bulbs. |
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27th Sep 2011 9:38 am |
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jaksbak@freel2 Member Since: 26 Dec 2010 Location: Fraser Coast Posts: 225 |
I may be wrong but I believe the poor headlights are unique to the MY11 vehicles. If so, it begs the question - what did they change? |
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27th Sep 2011 9:42 am |
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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 |
Wonder if there's something different about the Australian spec. |
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27th Sep 2011 9:50 am |
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jaksbak@freel2 Member Since: 26 Dec 2010 Location: Fraser Coast Posts: 225 |
Can't imagine there would be but it's worth checking out. Surely there are forum members who have had earlier models of the FL2 and the current MY11 and can advise if there is any discernable difference? |
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27th Sep 2011 11:02 am |
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