Xenon blue white BULBS [Archive] - SEAT Cupra.net

Fl@pper

20-08-2001, 19:12

These are the latest bulbs as partially fitted to CUPRA R models, these are coated in a light blue stain BUT give off a beam of light that is not only PURE white but is VERY clear almost cool in effect.
The indicator bulbs listed are from the CUPRA R and flash orange when working but these are Diatrec coated to give a view of pearlescent/blue/orange/yellow effect almost appearing SOLID blue at certain angles and still flashing full orange, these are as fitted to certain SEAT models STANDARD and to say they are UNIQUE is an understatement.
Please note ALL prices listed are including V.A.T. & Delivery (mainland UK) (International orders arranged on request)

See kit lists below for your cars applications

All prices are for kits (2 bulbs in each)
Sidelight (501) - £14.31
Main (H7) - £15.11
High (H1) - £11.33
Fog (H3) - £11.06
Standard (H4) - £18.75
Diatrec indicator (344) - £21.15

Please note ALL prices listed are including V.A.T. & Delivery (mainland UK) (International orders arranged on request)

KIT LISTS
(KIT 1) for 99on Ibiza/Cordoba/Leon/Toledo/Alhambra
(501,H1,H3,H7,344) Kit price £60.18 (saving £12.78)
(KIT 2) for pre 99 Ibiza/Cordoba/Inca/Toledo (must have white indicators to benefit)
(501,H4,344) Kit price £40.37 (saving £10.09) NB fog lamp bulbs not included)
(KIT 3) for pre 99 Ibiza/Cordoba Gti /SX (Twin lamp models )
(501,H1(2 kits),344) Kit price £45.91 (saving £12.20)

Please note ALL prices listed are including V.A.T. & Delivery (mainland UK) (International orders arranged on request)

CONTACT : Darren James ,Amethyst SEAT, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham Glos GL51 8NR

TEL: 01242 586313 FAX: 01242 586321 E-mail: flapper111@blueyonder.co.uk

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[Message edited by flapper on 17 September 2001.]

ibizacupra

20-08-2001, 20:57

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by flapper:
These are the latest bulbs as partially fitted to CUPRA R models, these are coated in a light blue stain BUT give off a beam of light that is not only PURE white but is VERY clear almost cool in effect.
The indicator bulbs listed are from the CUPRA R and flash orange when working but these are Diatrec coated to give a view of pearlescent/blue/orange/yellow effect almost appearing SOLID blue at certain angles and still flashing full orange, these are as fitted to certain SEAT models STANDARD and to say they are UNIQUE is an understatement.
Please note ALL prices listed are including V.A.T. & Delivery (mainland UK) (International orders arranged on request)

See kit lists below for your cars applications

All prices are for kits (2 bulbs in each)
Sidelight (501) - £13.50
Main (H1) - £12.50
High (H3) - £12.50
Fog (H7) - £13.50
Standard (H4) - £15.00
Diatrec indicator (344) - £12.50

Please note ALL prices listed are including V.A.T. & Delivery (mainland UK) (International orders arranged on request)

KIT LISTS
(KIT 1) for 99on Ibiza/Cordoba/Leon/Toledo/Alhambra
(501,H1,H3,H7,344) Kit price £60.00 (saving £4.50)
(KIT 2) for pre 99 Ibiza/Cordoba/Inca/Toledo (must have white indicators to benefit)
(501,H4,344) Kit price £35.00 (saving £6.00) NB fog lamp bulbs not included)
(KIT 3) for pre 99 Ibiza/Cordoba Gti /SX (Twin lamp models )
(501,H1(2 kits),344) Kit price £45.00 (saving £6.00)

Please note ALL prices listed are including V.A.T. & Delivery (mainland UK) (International orders arranged on request)

CONTACT : Darren James ,Amethyst SEAT, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham Glos GL51 8NR

TEL: 01242 586313 FAX: 01242 586321 E-mail: flapper111@blueyonder.co.uk

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and you told me to keep quiet about these.... http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/smile.gif
I guess Seat are Ok to sell on now legitimately....
Put me down for a set Daz please, for when I pick up the beezer on the 1st Sept. (I'll keep the old bulbs though please as spares)
cheers chap
regards
bill
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Sim

20-08-2001, 21:53

I also have tried these "blueish/yellowish" xenon imitations (don't know the make, but they were manufactured in the UK and were quite expensive compared to usual bulbs).

The results in color was really "interesting", but on the contrary they stated their lighting power were noticable less than original bulbs. I got them out after a single day. I do not recommend them for anybody!

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ibizacupra

20-08-2001, 21:57

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by audiosim16v:
I also have tried these "blueish/yellowish" xenon imitations (don't know the make, but they were manufactured in the UK and were quite expensive compared to usual bulbs).

The results in color was really "interesting", but on the contrary they stated their lighting power were noticable less than original bulbs. I got them out after a single day. I do not recommend them for anybody!

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i would hope as they were Seat Cupra R supplied, they would be pukka ones...
I run Xenon's in my A6, and they are a whiter light and maybe a little brighter because of it. Direct on they do have a blueish tinge.
i have seen dipped bulbs like you describe.. and they do look yellow and have bugger all actual light eminating from them.. Nasty things.

Daz>> Yours are pukka Seat jobbies are'nt they?

Andy> Have you tried them yet?

regards
bill
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djawol

21-08-2001, 08:43

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by ibizacupra:
Daz>> Yours are pukka Seat jobbies are'nt they?
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Daz's are certainly pukka ones. The box had VW on it.

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Andy> Have you tried them yet?
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What, me??? http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/rolleyes.gif

Yep! I've got some of the blue/orange indicators. They truly look the muts nuts, looking straight on at the car they give the light housings a lovely blue tinge but flash a nice bright orange. Heartily recommended.

I've also got some blue sidelight bulbs, look damn funky with sidelights on at night. Trouble is, as with normal sidelights they don't light the road, you need to whack the fogs on to see anything so I'm counting down the days until Mr Policeman pulls me over! http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/wink.gif

As soon as Flapper gets the main/highs in I expect I'll be in for a purchase.....

Cheers
Andy

[Message edited by djawol on 21 August 2001.]

Fl@pper

21-08-2001, 12:21

SIM ,I have the blue/yellow/purple fitted in my own car and i agree they are NAFF http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/mad.gif
at nite apart from lookin like petrol coated ,these new ones spray the light in a pure white type beam and are a lot better
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Fl@pper

21-08-2001, 19:52

BADGER iv'e got a set waiting for ya ,DJAWOL i also have some of the rest of the set ready too ,be quick as they are going like hot cakes ,as to the 2 PEEPS who called today ,thanx ,they are in the post FIRST CLASS so should be with ya by the weekend http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/wink.gif mind ya knuckles http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/frown.gif

badger ,sorry i asked it to be quiet i had to make sure they were all in ok and fitted JUST right , http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/tongue.gif and look good of course http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/tongue.gif

I am running low but will have em ordered weekly so no probs SO far http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/confused.gif he says prayin

PS badger ring me reference the jacket http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/wink.gif

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djawol

22-08-2001, 08:48

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by flapper:
DJAWOL i also have some of the rest of the set ready too ,be quick as they are going like hot cakes <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh god, time to spend some more money.....I'll be in at lunchtime.

Cheers
Andy

djawol

22-08-2001, 09:51

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by djawol:
Oh god, time to spend some more money.....I'll be in at lunchtime.
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No I wont, the missus has just pointed out that we should've paid for the holiday 5 days ago....I'll be going to town to beg. Maybe after 5 instead.

Cheers
Andy

Shaggy

22-08-2001, 11:38

Daz, as soon as I get my connection I will be posting your Word Doc on Xenon Bulbs.

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Sim

22-08-2001, 11:41

I just checked what did i fit which didn't look good. Do not buy "Electra Blue" from Ring Automotive. It says "giving a unique & powerful blue-white light", which is correct apart from being powerful.
The colourful coating on the bulbs seem to get darker and darker over time spoiling the light!!! Also the bulbs are exxtremely hot (!), when i got them out after a day the metal was burned & coloured (!) like a stantard bulb looking after 2-3 years!

Once i saw another model from these guys, there was the magical "Xenon" word written on it, and that it has got 30% brighter light that usual bulbs, but reduced life time. It was also expensive.

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Tadger

22-08-2001, 16:26

Check out THIS LINK (http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/info/bulbs/blue/) for all the info good&bad about the blue bulb thang ...

djawol

23-08-2001, 15:43

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by ibizacupra:
Andy> Have you tried them yet?
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Bill,

I've got myself the everything bar the fog lights now. They work a treat, they definitely aren't just dipped ones, they look great at night, a very clear white light and are brighter than normal.

Thanks for the GTI International flyer, Kate just dropped it down. I was out at Amethyst at the time, just had a good look at your motor, Graham is taking it up later. Strange looking at those new numberplates. Oh and I've never really noticed quite how yellow the Ovni is until I just looked at it.....it's even in need of a clean and is still blinding. http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/cool.gif

Cheers
Andy

SWINNY

23-08-2001, 15:55

QUICK TIP : Leon and Toledo owners can also use the diatrec indicator bulbs in the rear lamps also http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/eek.gif http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/eek.gif http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/eek.gif

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ibizacupra

23-08-2001, 18:36

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by djawol:
Originally posted by ibizacupra:
Andy> Have you tried them yet?
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Bill,

I've got myself the everything bar the fog lights now. They work a treat, they definitely aren't just dipped ones, they look great at night, a very clear white light and are brighter than normal.

Thanks for the GTI International flyer, Kate just dropped it down. I was out at Amethyst at the time, just had a good look at your motor, Graham is taking it up later. Strange looking at those new numberplates. Oh and I've never really noticed quite how yellow the Ovni is until I just looked at it.....it's even in need of a clean and is still blinding. http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/cool.gif

Cheers
Andy

Has it got its new plates on then? VX51HKK
Looking forward to seeing it tomorrow at RSD. I know the yellow and bright thing! Its filthy dirty waxed and grimed up etc but still makes you wince with the glare !
Hope I get used to it!
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Not long now... T minus 9 days http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/smile.gif

regards
bill http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/cool.gif

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[Message edited by ibizacupra on 23 August 2001.]

djawol

24-08-2001, 09:04

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by ibizacupra:
Has it got its new plates on then? VX51HKK
Not long now... T minus 9 days http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/smile.gif
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Yep it certainly has, it's going to get complicated to work out, just by looking at the plate, how old it is.

I was like an excited child at Christmas at this point.....sad I know.

Cheers
Andy

Tadger

24-08-2001, 16:12

What do you mean complicated to work out ??

I don't this theory that the new munber plates will make it harder to work out a cars age...

let me see :

??51 from sept 2001 to feb 2002

??09 from march 2009 to aug 2009

doesn't seem too difficult to me ??

In fact i'd say that its easier than the old system...

[Message edited by Tadger on 25 August 2001.]

Fl@pper

24-08-2001, 19:30

1) letter for registration station
2) letter for area within above
3) 0 = march reg 5 = sept reg
4) = year of registration

5)ALL random letters
6)ALL random letters
7)ALL random letters

so therefore VX51HKK is worcester registered for the cheltenham south area for a car registered between SEPT 2001 to FEB 2002

any help?

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ibizacupra

24-08-2001, 21:13

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Tadger:
What do you mean complicated to work out ??

I don't this theory that the new munber plates will make it harder to work out a cars age...

let me see :

??51 from sept 01 to feb 01

??09 from march 09 to aug 01

doesn't seem too difficult to me ??

In fact i'd say that its easier than the old system...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Not quite right...
??51 from sept 01 to feb 28 2002
??02 from march 02 to aug 31 2002
??52 from sept 01 to feb 28 2003
??03 from march 02 to aug 31 2003
etc etc etc

What would have made more sense is to make the 5 a 9 eg ninth month=sept and to make the 0 a 3 eg 3rd month=march. But not. Too obvious perhaps?

VX = Worcester obvious??? NOT!
BA = Birmingham a little closer I guess.

New plate law has some other ties also... must show proof of ownership to get a plate made, which must have where made + postcode + euro GB thingy.

Oh well.
Looks different for the moment
Bill
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djawol

24-08-2001, 22:55

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Tadger:
What do you mean complicated to work out ??
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All right, all right, I was having a blonde moment! http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/confused.gif

I watched Top Gear earlier and it all became clear. Thanks to all that posted....Doh! http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/rolleyes.gif

Cheers
Andy

Mosser

28-08-2001, 19:58

Hi again!,
just thought i would add that i got some quite expensive blue coated xenon bulbs whilst i was out in france on holiday, I had to because all the back roads in france are totally unlit in the country and there is no 'town glow' to partially light the way out there either and the standard lights on the leon are almost useless out there, so i went to a automotive hypermarket that they have out there and found some 55w blue xenon bulbs for dipped beam and some 100w blue xenon's for my main beam, upon fitting them and standing in front of them i almost blinded myself with main beam on they were so bright!!, and i whizzed around the back roads much happier with them in but had to set the main beam to point lower otherwise i was lighting up the sky too!!, they do run quite a bit hotter and i was worried about melting the plastic lenses of the headlamps but 4 months on and they are perfectly ok having had lots of use, I am always careful to take main beam off quickly when i see another car approaching as i realise the amount of light these things give out!, in total for 4 new bulbs it cost the equivalent of £65 but it was well worth it as just with the dipped beam bulbs i have swapped the bulbs round a number of times just to see if the light was brighter/whiter and it definitly is!! and there is also that feint blue tint to the light when viewed from certain aggles too

Regards

Ian

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Fl@pper

29-08-2001, 00:32

i was worried about melting lenses my self so ive stuck to the 55W ones just in case http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/smile.gif

sounds dear in france though http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/confused.gif mmmm

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rakh1

03-09-2001, 19:21

Just got my set of xeon bulbs...bought two sets of the dialectric indicators (front and back). Amethyst did me the set and extra indicators for £67.50 inc p&p. Not bad...

Rich

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Cupramax

03-09-2001, 20:44

Excuse the ignorance.....

Dialectric... what the f***? Have I been missing something... explain please.

Max http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/tongue.gif

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Fl@pper

03-09-2001, 23:11

it means the indicator bulbs are coated with a blue/pearl effect ,mens that in cetain light they look clear/orange blob through to pearlescent, even solid blue almost

REAL WICKED
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Drummer

15-09-2001, 22:06

Hi Daz
Thanks for the Xenon bulbs they give a very good white light and are a big improvement on the standard ones fitted to my Leon but,
I still think my nearside light is aiming too low. I have pointed the lights at the garage door, as you suggested, and the nearside is quite a bit lower than the offside how do go about raising it and should they be equal or left higher than right etc. http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/confused.gif
ps look forward to the indicator bulbs http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/cool.gif

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Fl@pper

17-09-2001, 21:26

left one is usually lower ?? sod it i'll check @ work and make sure , its not by much usually 2/3cm at the most , while im there ill check if its easy to adjust http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/biggrin.gif http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/biggrin.gif http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/biggrin.gif

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Drummer

19-09-2001, 20:54

Thanks for your advice Daz, Headlights now 'spot on' & can highly recommend the Xenon bulbs!
Cheers Mike

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djawol

20-09-2001, 12:39

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by blu:
Thanks for your advice Daz, Headlights now 'spot on' & can highly recommend the Xenon bulbs!
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Mike,

What advice was that? Or do you mean you put the left one 2/3cm lower? I keep getting people flashing me, don't know whether they're off line or just very bright. I had a TT behind me last night with proper Xenons, had to dip the mirror, they weren't off target though.

Cheers
Andy

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ibizacupra

20-09-2001, 18:41

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by djawol:
Mike,

What advice was that? Or do you mean you put the left one 2/3cm lower? I keep getting people flashing me, don't know whether they're off line or just very bright. I had a TT behind me last night with proper Xenons, had to dip the mirror, they weren't off target though.

Cheers
Andy

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Ha! I got flashed last night as it happens.... Revenge is mine! Never had that problem before.... always on the receiving end historically.
dip beam does seem high but not badly or into other road users eyes. Nice white light from the Xenons.
regards
bill

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Fl@pper

20-09-2001, 20:33

Doctor Flapper's advice

LEON HEADLAMPS

put your car 4ft from a wall (measured from the no.plate) measure the height of each MAIN beam from floor(should be 2ft) if your wall is wide enough ,find the outer ends of the beams (flash a card over the edges of the headlmaps and see the shadow) the TOTAL width is approx (10 ft) noy listed in the manual ,but seems to be just right for the LEON
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ps BOTH lamps appear to be level http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/confused.gif

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Drummer

21-09-2001, 00:00

My car's passenger headlight was too low so I asked flapper for help on the correct setting for my Leon.
Doctor flappers advice was given to me over the phone, at Amethyst.
(As per his post above)
Any prob's - post a reply and I'll try & help
Mike http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/wink.gif

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djawol

21-09-2001, 12:39

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by flapper:
Doctor Flapper's advice

ps BOTH lamps appear to be level http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/confused.gif
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Cheers guys, mine are fine then, I think people aren't used to how bright they are with their cheesey yellowy coloured ones.
I just give them a blast of the full beam, soon shuts them up! http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/wink.gif

Cheers
Andy

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Big_Lad

23-09-2001, 19:32

I have a few questions regarding these Xenon lights. Firstly are they easy to replace myself or would it be best to get my local dealer to do them? If so how much is it likely to set me back roughly, as I am only a student and have to watch my finances!!!!! I also noticed that most of you guys are getting them through Flapper, how do you pay for them, I know that they get for delivered for free, well not free but is included in the price!

Excuse my ignorance, but I really want a set for my Ibiza Cupra

Cheers

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Fl@pper

23-09-2001, 21:22

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by John_Rathbone:
I have a few questions regarding these Xenon lights. Firstly are they easy to replace myself
(if you have small hands ,no problem , just a little awkward,watch out when pulling the sidelamp bulbs out REAL SODS sometimes)

If so how much is it likely to set me back roughly, as I am only a student and have to watch my finances!!!!!
(Dealer rates vary , but about 30-45 mins would do it http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/biggrin.gif can get expensive http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/frown.gif

I also noticed that most of you guys are getting them through Flapper, how do you pay for them, I know that they get for delivered for free, well not free but is included in the price!
(most people call me , 01242 586313, and give us a credit/debit card number I then send em off first class the same day if before 3'o'clock http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/biggrin.gif http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/biggrin.gif http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/biggrin.gif , we supply the kits same price FITTED OR DELIVERED ,postage is not really included just given away as it is only a minimal cost and most people are too far to just pop in)

Excuse my ignorance, but I really want a set for my Ibiza Cupra
(what model u got ??? , check out the link for the prices)

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> http://www.seatcupra.net/xenon.shtml

DAZ

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