Headlight Bulbs
Discussion
One of the headlights on the CMYKguru-wagon had started to fog up and they are a sealed unit which would mean using a heat gun and taking the lens apart which is a bit of balls so managed to get a replacement light which was clean as a whistle from someone breaking the same car for the bargain price of £10, new from a dealer they are over £200.
While i'm fitting I figured since the winter is rolling in I should probably change the bulbs.
First name that pops up in a search is Osram Nightbreaker Plus and Nightbreaker Unlimited.
They are quite expensive for what they are. I need four so could be near £50
Are they worth the money over standard bulbs at £2 a go
My lights are H1 Jag but they aren't Xenons, will Nightbreakers give a whiter Xenon like light, better distance and quality.
Are there better bulbs other than Nightbreakers?
Where is the cheapest place to buy them, considering they are £20-£25 in Halfrauds?
While i'm fitting I figured since the winter is rolling in I should probably change the bulbs.
First name that pops up in a search is Osram Nightbreaker Plus and Nightbreaker Unlimited.
They are quite expensive for what they are. I need four so could be near £50
Are they worth the money over standard bulbs at £2 a go
My lights are H1 Jag but they aren't Xenons, will Nightbreakers give a whiter Xenon like light, better distance and quality.
Are there better bulbs other than Nightbreakers?
Where is the cheapest place to buy them, considering they are £20-£25 in Halfrauds?
Edited by CMYKguru on Sunday 19th October 01:47
Last time one of my car's dipped bulbs went, I took advantage of Halfords' regular H7 BOGOF offer and got two high-intensity ones - Super Brilliance, probably - for £30. (That's not a great price for one, but seemed OK for two. They're cheaper these days.) I think they're better than the ordinary halogen ones, but it's not exactly night and day. I drive an E46 BMW.
Given how often you need to change bulbs, I think it's worth paying extra for brighter ones. I'd probably feel OK paying £50 for 4. But if you can get them cheaper, and with a proper brand to boot, do that!
Given how often you need to change bulbs, I think it's worth paying extra for brighter ones. I'd probably feel OK paying £50 for 4. But if you can get them cheaper, and with a proper brand to boot, do that!
Cant make out what model car you have.
I have used phillips vision plus in daughters micra and they are superb on dips and more daylight on heads which is much better than standard .
Try ebay, autobulbs direct and eurocarparts to find best price.
Have a look at some reviews too http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-maintenance/60972...
They are worth having and are reliable except for PIAA bulbs that used to fail regularly in my impreza.
I have used phillips vision plus in daughters micra and they are superb on dips and more daylight on heads which is much better than standard .
Try ebay, autobulbs direct and eurocarparts to find best price.
Have a look at some reviews too http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-maintenance/60972...
They are worth having and are reliable except for PIAA bulbs that used to fail regularly in my impreza.
No issues with the Osrams so far.I used to get mine from here: http://www.powerbulbs.com/store/category/car-bulbs...
Seems if you get the blister pack (rather than the impossible to open plastic case) you can get the Osrams for £19.95 a pair for H1s, so £40 for 4.
Seems if you get the blister pack (rather than the impossible to open plastic case) you can get the Osrams for £19.95 a pair for H1s, so £40 for 4.
I used to run the standard Nightbreakers which were good. The newer unlimited ones I hear mixed reviews on with some claiming they burn out very quickly, sometimes within 3 months. Maybe they are too intense?
I have just replaced all 4 of my H1 bulbs with Osram Silverstars, which are only +60% output, which I consider a decent upgrade and appear very reliable from reviews in the press and online. Four bulbs for ~£15 on Amazon, can't complain at that.
I have just replaced all 4 of my H1 bulbs with Osram Silverstars, which are only +60% output, which I consider a decent upgrade and appear very reliable from reviews in the press and online. Four bulbs for ~£15 on Amazon, can't complain at that.
rscott said:
CMYKguru said:
Just spotted them half the price on ebay for £10.50 a pack
What is the difference between night breaker unlimited and the nightbreaker plus?
Be careful on the bay of e, there are plenty of fakes on there.What is the difference between night breaker unlimited and the nightbreaker plus?
Not expecting HID Xenon beams but i do like the white light.
A friend of mine had to replace a single Xenon bulb in his car and cost over £100 (ouch)
Put in Osram Nightbreaker and just over two months one has blown, so i emailed the seller and got this response
"Halogen bulbs do not carry a warranty beyond 30 days on them, lifetime will depend on useage.
Osram published test results shows that night breaker unlimited lifetime is approx 150-250 hours
Night breaker unlimited is not designed for long life time - only maximum light output / brightness"
250 hours seems very poor surely they're designed to last more than 2 months over driving around 4 hours at night on average
"Halogen bulbs do not carry a warranty beyond 30 days on them, lifetime will depend on useage.
Osram published test results shows that night breaker unlimited lifetime is approx 150-250 hours
Night breaker unlimited is not designed for long life time - only maximum light output / brightness"
250 hours seems very poor surely they're designed to last more than 2 months over driving around 4 hours at night on average
CMYKguru said:
Put in Osram Nightbreaker and just over two months one has blown, so i emailed the seller and got this response
"Halogen bulbs do not carry a warranty beyond 30 days on them, lifetime will depend on useage.
Osram published test results shows that night breaker unlimited lifetime is approx 150-250 hours
Night breaker unlimited is not designed for long life time - only maximum light output / brightness"
250 hours seems very poor surely they're designed to last more than 2 months over driving around 4 hours at night on average
I had a google a few months back and founs this - it's not uncommon"Halogen bulbs do not carry a warranty beyond 30 days on them, lifetime will depend on useage.
Osram published test results shows that night breaker unlimited lifetime is approx 150-250 hours
Night breaker unlimited is not designed for long life time - only maximum light output / brightness"
250 hours seems very poor surely they're designed to last more than 2 months over driving around 4 hours at night on average
There are other bulbs that claim a longer life as well as brightness, but it is a tradeoff
I dont know what car you have but the best thing is to buy a car with a decent size lamp housing with a big piece of glass on the front.
The sooner we move from narrow beam projector style housings blocked out by the slightest dead fly, rain or scratched plastic, the better
Edited by saaby93 on Thursday 1st January 21:30
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