Osram Nightbreakers

[Glyn84]

Has anyone had any problems with these bulbs in the Monaro? I fitted 2 headlight bulbs at the end of August and my right one blew today That's 5 months, 1 of which was during Christmas and the snowy period when the car wasn't used, and probably most of September and October until it started going dark in the mornings and at night.

Rather disappointing really as they claim a very long life bulb. Wonder if I could claim on warranty?

Edited by Glyn84 on Monday 1st February 19:58

[Magic919]

Those ones are meant to be shorter life aren't they?

[Glyn84]

Just dug out and read the box, yes you're right actually, they are suppose to last half the time of standard bulbs. But still, surly 5 months is taking the piss at 2 hrs a day during the week? The problem is finding H11 bulbs isn't easy unless it's some brand I've not heard of and can't find reviews. One alternative possibility so far is a Halfords Extreme Brilliance +90%

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

[RB CV8]

I've had Osram Nightbreakers in my Monaro for a couple of years and I also fitted a pair in my Omega (now my brother's) a few months before that, and none have blown.

I have tried Halfords uprated bulbs in the past but found their performance inconsistent.

[Tattooboy]

I have just fitted a set of HID's and am very happy with the result.

[the_ferret82]

i had great problems with the night breakers in my monaro they kept blowing. on my 3rd sent of H11's in a year i got pissed off and brought upated H11 Extreme white Xenon bulb's and they work fine.. i think it has some thing to do with the projector lenses in the monaro as i have night breaks in my fog lights and they have never blown..

i know others have had issues with them in there headlights as well as i asked the same question.

[Glyn84]

the_ferret82 said:

i had great problems with the night breakers in my monaro they kept blowing. on my 3rd sent of H11's in a year i got pissed off and brought upated H11 Extreme white Xenon bulb's and they work fine.. i think it has some thing to do with the projector lenses in the monaro as i have night breaks in my fog lights and they have never blown..

i know others have had issues with them in there headlights as well as i asked the same question.

How are the Extreme white bulbs you've got in comparison to the nightbreakers? I have that feeling replacing them with nightbreakers wont gain me anything as they'll just blow again.

The other bulb I've just found is a H11 Ring Xenon Max + 100% 12v 55w but it's quite expensive

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H11-Ring-Xenon-Ma...

Edited by Glyn84 on Tuesday 2nd February 11:21

[the_ferret82]

Glyn84 said:

the_ferret82 said:

i had great problems with the night breakers in my monaro they kept blowing. on my 3rd sent of H11's in a year i got pissed off and brought upated H11 Extreme white Xenon bulb's and they work fine.. i think it has some thing to do with the projector lenses in the monaro as i have night breaks in my fog lights and they have never blown..

i know others have had issues with them in there headlights as well as i asked the same question.

How are the Extreme white bulbs you've got in comparison to the nightbreakers? I have that feeling replacing them with nightbreakers wont gain me anything as they'll just blow again.

The other bulb I've just found is a H11 Ring Xenon Max + 100% 12v 55w but it's quite expensive

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H11-Ring-Xenon-Ma...

Edited by Glyn84 on Tuesday 2nd February 11:21

compared to night breaks there is very little difference. i get as good coverage with the Extreme White as i did with the Night Breakers. these are the builds i use http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H11-Extreme-white... i would recommend them

[k15tox]

the_ferret82 said:

Glyn84 said:

the_ferret82 said:

i had great problems with the night breakers in my monaro they kept blowing. on my 3rd sent of H11's in a year i got pissed off and brought upated H11 Extreme white Xenon bulb's and they work fine.. i think it has some thing to do with the projector lenses in the monaro as i have night breaks in my fog lights and they have never blown..

i know others have had issues with them in there headlights as well as i asked the same question.

How are the Extreme white bulbs you've got in comparison to the nightbreakers? I have that feeling replacing them with nightbreakers wont gain me anything as they'll just blow again.

The other bulb I've just found is a H11 Ring Xenon Max + 100% 12v 55w but it's quite expensive

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H11-Ring-Xenon-Max-100-12v-55w-NEW-pair-FREE-Gift.html

Edited by Glyn84 on Tuesday 2nd February 11:21

compared to night breaks there is very little difference. i get as good coverage with the Extreme White as i did with the Night Breakers. these are the builds i use [url]www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H11-Extreme-white-Xenon-bulb-pair.html[/url] i would recommend them

yep same here, when i first starterd using them i blew two, but ive had no problems since. cant got wrong for £18 for the pair.

[monaro5.7]

k15tox said:

the_ferret82 said:

Glyn84 said:

the_ferret82 said:

i had great problems with the night breakers in my monaro they kept blowing. on my 3rd sent of H11's in a year i got pissed off and brought upated H11 Extreme white Xenon bulb's and they work fine.. i think it has some thing to do with the projector lenses in the monaro as i have night breaks in my fog lights and they have never blown..

i know others have had issues with them in there headlights as well as i asked the same question.

How are the Extreme white bulbs you've got in comparison to the nightbreakers? I have that feeling replacing them with nightbreakers wont gain me anything as they'll just blow again.

The other bulb I've just found is a H11 Ring Xenon Max + 100% 12v 55w but it's quite expensive

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H11-Ring-Xenon-Max-100-12v-55w-NEW-pair-FREE-Gift.html

Edited by Glyn84 on Tuesday 2nd February 11:21

compared to night breaks there is very little difference. i get as good coverage with the Extreme White as i did with the Night Breakers. these are the builds i use [url]www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H11-Extreme-white-Xenon-bulb-pair.html[/url] i would recommend them

yep same here, when i first starterd using them i blew two, but ive had no problems since. cant got wrong for £18 for the pair.

i sell thoses bulbs

[_AJ_]

Another one here! Blew 3 in the space of about a month, and moved to an HID kit. No problems since! They were just getting too hot.

[Glyn84]

Just ordered myself a pair of Extreme Whites. Currently trying to grow extra skin on my knuckles in preparation