what are the best halogen bulbs to get?

[jorgii]

i bought some halogen bulbs for 1.4, but they have a blue tint and arnt very much different to normal bulbs, what are the best one to get that are closest to xenons and a better match to my white LEDS

thanks

 

[DaBigDogg]

I have tried Phillips Blue Vision - these give off a blue tint but are rated at 50+ % so are good, my summer bulbs! Also got some 80 watt Ring Sportz Blue bulbs - these things are bad ass and light up miles of motorway stretch so be careful that they are set up right! Also tried Ring Xenon max bulbs which are more like OEM but have a bit more of a white/blue tint and are rated at 100 % extra light which is always good.

Whichever bulb you get make sure they are in the correct way round with the tab in the twelve oclock position and that they are perfectly straight in each plane of dimension.

 

[louismex]

I have PIAA Intense white bulbs right now , and they are great, pure white light rated at 4100 k

 

[jorgii]

i been looking at the ring xenon max's and they have all different types of halogen bulb which are the best do you know?

 

[DEAN0]

I have PIAA Intense white bulbs right now , and they are great, pure white light rated at 4100 k

Great bulbs but silly money for how long they last.

 

[Cornish Pixie]

Also got some 80 watt Ring Sportz Blue bulbs .

Are there any issues with build up of heat from the bigger bulb affecting reflectors or plastic lenses?

Was going to put higher watt bulbs in mine but was concerned that the extra heat might damage the plastic lens (do a lot of long(ish) distance nightime driving during the winter so the headlights are on for a long time)

 

[DEAN0]

Are there any issues with build up of heat from the bigger bulb affecting reflectors or plastic lenses?

Was going to put higher watt bulbs in mine but was concerned that the extra heat might damage the plastic lens (do a lot of long(ish) distance nightime driving during the winter so the headlights are on for a long time)

Not seen melted lenses on a MK5 yet but the plastic lense on the MK4 was not too happy about higher wattage bulbs unless you were moving to cool them down

 

[DaBigDogg]

No issues with the extra wattage in the lenses, was the first thing I looked for when I put them in

 

[Deleted member 55317]

i went for orsam night breaker PLUS and they are really good nice whiter light compared to the standard yellow and ive got led sides and its a bit closers £18 for two off ebay so not to pricey either

 

[FR_POWER]

I had both xenon max 100% and osram NB and both are good, white/yellowish tint...

TBH, u can't really just get white light. Its either white/yellowish tint or white/blueish tint.

If you looking for the white/blueish tint look for bulbs which have the whole bulb coloured in a blue coating or darker blue coating. The blue coating does affect performance of the bulb because it robbes lightout put, meaning you can't see far or signs.

 

[louismex]

Great bulbs but silly money for how long they last.

1 year old bulbs and still runing good , they havnt decrease their performance

 

[Matty_Boy]

Been looking at some ultra power bulbs off ebay, there 5000k and shine white with a blue tint, there only £9, someone posted a pic of them on here last week they looked really good

 

[nightflight]

So the Osram NB's are the best ones to go for, couldn't give too monkeys about what colour they are, I want light, lots of it, and at a good distance.
Improved visability improves safety and speed, matching lights don't.

 

[FR_POWER]

So the Osram NB's are the best ones to go for, couldn't give too monkeys about what colour they are, I want light, lots of it, and at a good distance.
Improved visability improves safety and speed, matching lights don't.

Philips extreme 80% or 100% is your choice.

 

[Ninja10R]

When i got the car, i changed dipped and main beam with Philips Extreme Vision +100%. They gave much improved light on the road, but they were a little bit yellow for my taste.

So now i changed again with Philips Crystal Vision (rated 4300 K) dipped, main beams and fog lights, and i'm very happy.

 

[VRSLOZ]

My old MK5 with full Ultra bulbs :