Tigger wrote:

Bornidle wrote:

Hi i have just fitted a set of projector headlights and was wondering if there where better bulbs that the halfords ones as all the reviews i read say that their bulbs last for weeks

And they'd be wrong. Mine are now around 6 months and 20 -25,000 miles old (over winter) and they are both fine still. Not that long yet, but 20-25,000 miles certainly isn't "for weeks".

Well thats 1 off them blown already (H11- main beam) won't be buying these again, went back to halfords and moaned but got no joy, so called halfords customer service saying i was well and truly off after spending £20 a bulb 1 decides to blow for no reason, eventually got a replacement with the "child: in halfords saying" we won't be replacing anymore, this was a 1 off" i replied "whatever"...

put a hid kit in  When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

chrisdeeming wrote:

put a hid kit in

Any suggestions/links) of what make/type to fit?

I take it it an easy fit too?

And then take it out each year for the MOT.

The Doctor wrote:

Hicksy wrote:

Stuck some halfords + 90's in mine made a big difference

I got some +120's today called Ultra Brilliance from Halfords and the difference is biblical

HID lights fitted, WOW amazing even better than the xenons i have on my Disco 3

Once again flea bay bargian £16 H11 and a set of H7's for £21

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I'm not sure what you've fitted there, but you certainly haven't bought HID for that price

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330756813101?ssP...url][/url]

I'll take it back! Alright, they may be used, but you appear to have a complete bargain here.

You're probably even with a good chance of getting the car through the MOT test too. Fair play.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110906743378?ssP...500wt_1200

LOL i like bargains, yep guy down the local garage, checked the levels and said it would pass an Mot as there projectors and don't kick off mad glare

i have a set of H7's too, but need adaptors to hold bulbs in, so may just flog them on

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Hang on, you mean FL2s have lights? Must try one of these mods!

It isn't a good idea to fit HIDs in the main beams - the warm up time is a very long time when you need to see what that deer is doing on a dark night up ahead. Just use them in the dips for safety and try Osram Nightbreakers in the mains. Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White

Good point RazMan

Whats the colour like on the Nightbreakers against the 6000k Hids I've fitted? as the halfords ultra +90 are orange

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I'm intrigued about what improvements can be made to headlights, to improve the illumination of the road ahead, without dazzling other road users. But ... questions...

1/ H7, H11 etc ? What's that all about?
2. HID ? Uh? What are they & why would you have to remove them for an MOT?
3. How easy is it to replace the current bulbs with better ones?
4. Does it invalidate warranty?
5. Which replacements do people recommend?

Thanks! ...

Be true to yourself. That way happiness lies...

1.Type of bulb fitment.
2.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_discharge_lamp. if fitted in normal refelctor headlight(main beam not full beam) the clare is a MOT failure, if fitted in projectors no clare and can be set within limits, but still require, headlamp wash and self levelling.
3.Very easy, 2 bolts hold the headlight in and everything can be done on a work surface, then pop them back.
4.No idea, if you fit a parrot kit does that invalid warranty as its just an upgrade?
5.Personal preference i would say.



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