Madbradz

I need some new headlight bulbs, I was wondering if its really worth paying the extra and getting some Phillips extreme Or Osram bulbs? Anyone used them? Much better than your usual bulbs?

Dont really want to go down the HID route as its only my daily smoker.


Thanks for your Reply's in advance!

B19 JUB

philips xtreme vision bulbs are the nuts.nice clear white light and are rated at 4500k i believe

tabetha

I use Philips Extreme, my dad prefers and use Osram Nightbreaker.
The main difference is the colour of the light, the extreme is very hid like in colour whereas the nightbreaker aren't quite like that but either one is massive improvment.
I had the extreme on a mk3 astra, then went HID, now took HID off and put extreme back on, as found it better.
If your lights are fed through relays, like I did to the astra then you can always link the stalk feed input direct to the dip beam wirem so dip stays on even on main beam, a free mod that makes a massive difference try it by using the flash position next time you're driving at night.
Important these go through relays though as otherwise will burn out your switches.
tabetha

Madbradz

Exactly the reply I wanted! Thank you very much for your help! Tabetha you are a legend! Now to find the best place to get them! They are about 17 quid inc postage on ebay.

Adam

tabetha

I get mine from ebay, as about the cheapest.
tabetha

ajamesc

we used to use any type of bulb at work whitch ever was cheapest but then daf did a bulb test and now we have to use philips ones on anything warrenty or covered by contract so i guess they came out tops in their test!

tabetha

For the last two years the Auto Express bulb tests have put the extreme no1 and the nightbreaker 2nd each time.
tabetha