Where to buy head light bulbs...?

[notax]

One of my dipped beam bulbs has blown and in spite of a massive selection at Halfords they said they couldn't supply what I need Anyone know where I can buy them? A brighter than standard option would be ideal

[cs174]

I recently went for the Phillips Xtreme Power xenon bulbs. Bought them here:
http://www.care4car.com/productdisplay/productid/2...

They make a huge difference and are pretty cheap.

cs174

[wheels1]

I have not had my chim for long, but i assumed the headlights were H4, so i have no idea why Halfords could not help as this is one of the most popular aftermarket bulbs and when i have been in Halfords they have loads to chose from. Not unless yours has had a conversion done on the lights?

[wheels1]

Just reread you question, did you mean you want the 100/80 bulbs? If so read the thread on the plastic burning smell on this forum as it looks like these can do serious damage to you car if you use them without fitting extra relays.

[That Daddy]

I have had the Bosch version of what cs174 as,and found they make a marked improvment they also dont consume more wattage they are brighter through more modern filament technology ,so its all good.

[Barkychoc]

cs174 said:

I recently went for the Phillips Xtreme Power xenon bulbs. Bought them here:
http://www.care4car.com/productdisplay/productid/2...

They make a huge difference and are pretty cheap.

cs174

Another vote for them here

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/product_hono...

Edited by Barkychoc on Saturday 13th December 13:35

[daz the plumber]

i fiited these , much brighter , you can get blue or a vry bright white
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TVR-CERBERA-CHIMAERA-xenon-4...

[notax]

Thanks for the replies. Do I need H4 bulbs for dipped beam? The Halfords instore listing gave a different code which didn't start with an 'H' at all. Whilst we are at it can someone confirm which type the main beam bulbs are too? Cheers.

[daz the plumber]

the ones i have shown you on flea bay are for the job ,i have fitted them to my tvr and mgb , i went for ice blue , nice crisp light .

[wheels1]

notax said:

Thanks for the replies. Do I need H4 bulbs for dipped beam? The Halfords instore listing gave a different code which didn't start with an 'H' at all. Whilst we are at it can someone confirm which type the main beam bulbs are too? Cheers.

Have a look at your car, they sould say in the middle of the len's H4, stamped into the glass.

[drew.h]

I prefer the Osram nightbreakers. Plenty on eBay. On a side by side test (H7s in a Vectra) they where slightly better than the Philips X-treme and cheaper.

[chr1sb]

notax said:

Thanks for the replies. Do I need H4 bulbs for dipped beam? The Halfords instore listing gave a different code which didn't start with an 'H' at all. Whilst we are at it can someone confirm which type the main beam bulbs are too? Cheers.

Got mine from Halfords ('95 model). Just look it up in the glossy sheets under the display & go for the type they list. It's number 472 in their listing (for the 55w ones that is).

Chris

[notax]

Thanks for all your replies - I've just bought the Osram nightbreakers