Anyone got advice on upgrading the headlights?

[scribbler]

The headlamps on my S1 are rubbish on dip. Why should I be suprised - I heard they were originally fitted to the slightly slower Renault 4.....

Has anyone any ides regarding how to get more power/ intensity out of the original cans?

Has anyone upgraded bulbs? Or is it even possible?

[p11sud]

Scribbler,
yes the lights are shite! however due to the fact that the elise is so low at the front this will always be a problem, I would suggest getting a set of Philips vision plus bulbs which are the best of the lower priced premium bulbs and do put out a good amount more light than standard. beyond that there are two options, the first is to shell out on some PIAA high performance bulbs (demon tweeks sell them) from £50 (!) a pair, not tried these so dont know how good they will be, the second cheaper option is put in a pair of high wattage rally bulbs which cost about £12 each, however they are not authorised for road use so this is technically illegal. the only prob with the second option is that it causes quite a load on your wiring so may result in melted wires!
Hope this helps,

p11sud a.k.a Rob D

[GregL]

I fitted a pair of 33% brighter Xenon bulbs (yellow and blue packaging - Ring??) a year or so back. Very bright and legal. IMO they work really well, giving a much whiter, stronger beam . About £17 from an A1 motorstore as I recall.

Greg

[fergusd]

Phillips vision plus + setting the beam alignment correctly . . .

When I got my car it was pathetic, now it's actually quite good, I raised the beam height a far bit, it doesn't dazzle and I'm now perfectly comfortable at speed at night on dip . . .

hth

Fd