facelift xenons

[kevo13]

hi guys. Any idea how i can improve tje xenon lights on my facelift ? thinking of just using lit candĺes!!

 

[Brimfull]

If you think your xenons are bad try the non xenon version, a single candle would be twice the improvement

 

[Hawkers]

What's bad about them?

 

[kevo13]

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What's bad about them?

understand what your saying bout non xenon but theyre so dim on anything but a completely unlit road. May just try some different bulbs but theyre not cheap . 4300lm Xenarc in there at the moment . Any suggestions as to bulb make?

 

[kevo13]

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understand what your saying bout non xenon but theyre so dim on anything but a completely unlit road. May just try some different bulbs but theyre not cheap . 4300lm Xenarc in there at the moment . Any suggestions as to bulb make?

 

[kevo13]

if id got halogens id do a retrofit likeci did on my scooby

 

[DannyallenFR]

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understand what your saying bout non xenon but theyre so dim on anything but a completely unlit road. May just try some different bulbs but theyre not cheap . 4300lm Xenarc in there at the moment . Any suggestions as to bulb make?

I have just changed my Mercedes headlight bulbs to 6000lm nightbreakers has a blue tint to it and very bright

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[kevo13]

I have just changed my Mercedes headlight bulbs to 6000lm nightbreakers has a blue tint to it and very bright

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didnt realise they were xenons!

 

[DannyallenFR]

Yea mate euro car parts they're HIDs but fit in not sure there's a difference they fit straight in.

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[kevo13]

ill have to check to see if theyre available as D1S fitment cos its driving me barmy and im old n need bit more illumination in my life lol

 

[Legojon]

What's bad about them?

Yeah, I'm confused too. Mine light up road signs about 1/2 mile down the road. Plus with the fogs as cornering lights, I don't have any problems. Maybe they need adjusting? Or the plastic lens's are cloudy?

 

[kevo13]

ive had the lenses polished maybe they maybe they need doing again . Ive got some spare D1S Bulbs ill swap out to see if it improves. thanks for your input all of you.

 

[Jimbobcook]

Agreed my xenons are pretty good on my Leon...

Maybe yours have an issue...

 

[kevo13]

Going to swap out the bulbs cos its the easiest option to start with. Thanks guys

 

[Hawkers]

Xenon bulbs are 'meant' to last the life of the car (according to the handbook), never changed mine and car is 7 years old so surprised you're constantly changing the bulbs.

Can you take a picture of the headlight units and also with them on?

 

[Brimfull]

Anyone upgraded the non xenon bulbs??? I am thinking of a set of Phillips xtreme white, had osram nightbrakers in a previous car a few years ago and thought they were rubbish

 

[kevo13]

Xenon bulbs are 'meant' to last the life of the car (according to the handbook), never changed mine and car is 7 years old so surprised you're constantly changing the bulbs.

Can you take a picture of the headlight units and also with them on?

well i could take pic but i dont think youll see any difference between light units and light output. ive ordered some some nightbreaker ones and hopes it makes a difference.

 

[Legojon]

Anyone upgraded the non xenon bulbs??? I am thinking of a set of Phillips xtreme white, had osram nightbrakers in a previous car a few years ago and thought they were rubbish

I've ordered a 3rd set (had them in 3 cars now-not cause they blew lol) of ring 150% h7s.

 

[Brimfull]

I've ordered a 3rd set (had them in 3 cars now-not cause they blew lol) of ring 150% h7s.

I take it they are decent bulbs then if your on a third set. My last three cars have all had xenons so I think thats why going back to halogen bulbs they look so poor in comparison

 

[Legojon]

I take it they are decent bulbs then if your on a third set. My last three cars have all had xenons so I think thats why going back to halogen bulbs they look so poor in comparison

Yeah, of course, they aren't as good as xenon lights. I swapped them out in a car park so I could park far enough away to see a difference and they added about 20-25m onto the standard bulbs. The ring seem to have better reviews for reliability as well. They also look cooler. LOL. I'm hoping they arrive Monday.