headlights

[SimonL]

does anyone know if fitting 100 watt lamps will help out the dipped beam problem? (i know they ere not road legal)
HID too expensive &time consuming for me, trying to decide between osram night breakers which have been recommended on here and 100w lamps.
advice will be appreciated, thanks

[Grimo72]

100w apart from being illegal, will melt all wiring dude


dont do it

[Grumpy1954]

You have tried Duncan's mod to raise the supidly low setting? Do that, then fit decent bulbs.

[gtr1000]

Technically, you could fit 100w bulbs and run them through a relay so the wiring is protected.

However, wattage isn't the be all and end all. Light output is much more important (lumens/lux) and a IIRC, a NB puts out a better light than any 100w bulb

The latest NB's (NB plus) claim to have a longer life span so they might be worth a looksee http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OSRAM-NIGHTBRE...item588b429179. I've also tried Philips Xtreme in another car but i keep going back to NB's.

[mucklestone]

You can run the 100w bulbs fine on the standard wiring, I did it for months and it was fine. However as GTR said wattage is not everything. A high output 55w one can be as good.

TBH I spent a lot of money and effort on higher power bulbs, higher output bulbs etc and they are better, but if you want a real upgrade just go HID. I like you went against it for ages because of cost/effort, but in the end its worth it. IMO the others are a waste of time. It took me three years before I tried HID's and they are really good.

[Big Dave]

Technically, you could fit 100w bulbs and run them through a relay so the wiring is protected.

But the extra heat from the bulb could end up melting the headlight lenses and reflectors.

HIDs is the best way to go.

[SimonL]

many thanks for all your help.
grumpy1954 , can i ask for details of duncans mods to raise the low setting - not sure waht you mean here?

thanks simon

just searched Duncan's posts and it's not distance i'm struggling with it's the illuminationn on the road, they go far enough, i just find them the dullest headlights i've ever owned.

thanks

[Graham]

Adjust the headlight adjusting screws on the headlamp, located under the bonnet on the headlamps them selves. Turn the vertical adjustment bolt 1 full turn to raise the beam higher. Then do the same for the other side.

Perhaps draw a line on the bolt before you turn it as to use a a guide.


Its only HIDS that will improve the light output. I tried different bulbs first, but then gave in and bought hids.

Wow what a difference, you wont regret it.

[soulman]

as been said .your wasting your time and money on bulbs ...just get the HIDS fitted.