Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors

« Advertise on Freel2.com

Home > Maintenance & Modifications > 2014MY GS Bulb Upgrade
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
Print this entire topic · 
LandyJames



Member Since: 18 Nov 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 4

2014MY GS Bulb Upgrade

I want to upgrade the headlight bulbs on the car, and looking for some advice/suggestions. It's on HB3s with the single bulb for dipped and main.
Thanks

Post #241556 18th Nov 2014 2:47 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Offshore1987



Member Since: 11 May 2014
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 496

United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Baltic Blue

Think most people upgrade to these

http://www.osram.com/osram_com/news-and-kn.../index.jsp

Dan Freelander 57 plate XS Blue Auto

Post #241564 18th Nov 2014 4:31 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
LandyJames



Member Since: 18 Nov 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 4

Thanks Dan, I had seen that from some of the posts on here, but then saw this review on Amazon
"light output worse than standard bulbs
By Mr. A. Anderson on 8 Oct 2014
Verified Purchase
Fitted to Freelander 2 GS MY 2014. Very dissapointed, light output worse than standard bulbs. Have refitted original bulbs and verified I was correct that nightbreakers did not improve performance.
On removing original bulbs from holder they fitted into and out of holder smoothly, nightbreakers were very stiff to turn into holder to a point I nearly didn't fit them in case I damaged headlamp. This was verified when I changed bulbs back.
Freelander bulbs easy to fit as headlamp is completely removed (in 1 minute) and access to bulb change is easy.
I can assure you bulbs were correctly fitted.

I may well be that this bulb is not suited to single filament projector headlamp which uses a shutter for dip."

Does anyone have experience of fitting and using these in this model?

Post #241570 18th Nov 2014 6:12 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Andy1920



Member Since: 28 May 2014
Location: Leyland
Posts: 47

England 

Fitted the night breakers ultimate to my se tech a couple of weeks after I picked it up in July as the headlights were disappointing to say the least , and there is absolutely no comparison with the original halogens which I thought were diabolical the Osrams are nice and white , much brighter a real noticeable difference
you wont be disappointed with them I had them in my last car Freelander Se Tech Orkney grey td4 manual 2014

Post #241571 18th Nov 2014 6:25 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
trevorb1



Member Since: 28 Mar 2012
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 31

United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Fuji White

Just fitted 2nd set to my 13my GS, first set lasted 10months before 1 disintegrated, whilst waiting for replacements, refitted original bulbs, definitely a backward step. New nightbreaker unlimited much brighter and whiter, definitely worth the effort, even if they dont last too long.

Post #241574 18th Nov 2014 6:33 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
druand



Member Since: 07 Sep 2009
Location: south ayrshire
Posts: 825

Scotland 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Fuji White

The Amazon article was by Druand.
This is my 4th Freelander and I have fitted uprated bulbs to all.
2008 MY 4 H7 bulbs good improvement, then transferred to 2010 MY same headlamps. This FL was rejected.
2011 facelift 2 x H7 and 2 x H11 (early 2011 handbook wrong, states 4 x H11) Good improvement on headlights that were really poor in comparison to pre-facelift models. All FL2's (3) Gone
2011 Mercedes C180 CGI Gone
FL2 GS Auto SD with heated leather, factory tints, alloy spare and a few other bits.

Post #241629 18th Nov 2014 11:17 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
LandyJames



Member Since: 18 Nov 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 4

Ok, thanks guys. Seems to be mixed reviews on suitably for my car, (Druand's Amazon review), but everyone agreed that upgrading bulbs is a good idea.

Post #241704 19th Nov 2014 6:59 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
DrRpb



Member Since: 14 Oct 2012
Location: Petersfield
Posts: 572

United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic18753.html * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* GONE.2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Rocket ship. 33mpg.
* Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975 Smile

Post #241717 19th Nov 2014 8:16 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
Freel2.com RSS Feed - All Forums


Switch to Mobile site