S Headlight bulbs.

[CooperGreen]

Can anyone tell me, before I lever the chrome surrounds and damage something, what bulbs the s headlights take.
I want to try some extra bright, crisp bulbs.
I know the bulb topic has been covered, but any user comments on types and colours of bulb please

[HarryW]

Never had to change one myself, but I beleive they are H4 bulbs at least I hope they are as I carry them as spares too .

Harry

[GreenV8S]

Yes, they're H4 bulbs. The chrome trim is normally secured with a small screw through a tab at the bottom, and doesn't need to be levered off.

[sotonS2]

I think Shnozz fitted some 100w to Claire's S and reckoned they were great.

Warning though - Twice the standard wattage bulb = twice the current so it may be worth checking that there are no crappy contacts or frayed cables in the headlight circuit.

[Tripps]

I fitted a set of the Halfords extra bright (40% or 60% brighter) bulbs and they helped a little, they were however still compared to my sensible cars. They didn't light up far enough ahead in country lanes for you to drive with gusto at night.

The lighting re-wiring kit (from Modwise?) is probably the way to go...

[Will Power]

A couple of switching relays from RS comps, or Halfwits and some heavier wiring is all you need to uprate the supply to your headlights and you should be able to get around 12v at each bulb. If you measure voltage at each with the standard relay and bulbs, you will probably find it's only 10v or so and this makes a huge difference to the light output. Certainly the best thing to do is add these first then uprate the bulbs if need be. Fitting higher wattage or brighter bulbs when you don't have enough voltage at each bulb will be a waste of money. Do the relays first!

[Psychobert]

Exactly. You also run the risk of burning out the wiring if you are not careful. For those with my level of electrical know-how the modwise kit does just this and will more or less pl;ug straight in. Well worth it. You can do the same job for maybe £10 less if you buy the bits, but then you have the hassle of soldering everything up and trying to make it all work. I cheated and bought the kit..

[WildfireS3]

Psychobert, the kit was easy to install? I hate electrics and have no garage so need to do it relatively quickly and easily.