Headlamp Bulbs

[Chris.S]

I've just ordered from "www.powerbulbs.com" some "Phillips Blue Vision" Headlamp bulbs,at the moment I have Zenon plus bulbs

I was wondering how much different they will be and if they light the road ahead better ?

[red6]

I bought the same bulbs a while ago. The light is definitely whiter than stock, but i'm not sure if they are brighter. Haven't had the time to test. I believe there's a thread where someone has kindly demonstrated the difference.

[Leexus]

http://www.teamlexus.co.uk/forums/viewthread.php?tid=252

[Chris.S]

Thanx to Rob200 for those pictures

They look very impressive.Can't wait to try them,I should see a difference when I have done one side

[superchargedmorph]

[rob200]

Thanx to Rob200 for those pictures

at last! i think this is my first helpful contribution to the club ;)

[Wallace]

Hi Chris, ive had the Blue Phillips for some time and they do make a difference. I only changed the dipped-beam (got the side bulbs free). I think the fitted mains are adequate. But don't stare too long into them, can cause snow-blindness;)

[Chris.S]

I've decided to replace both mains and dipped,hope to see an improvement even though I've got zenon plus in at the moment

[Edited on 8-4-2002 by Chris Shipley]

[Chris.S]

I just put my "BLUE VISION" bulbs in and there is a noticable difference,the only thing was that because they have a blue colouring I was thinking I would get blue effect when on

[toms280t]

I am using PIAA SUPER PLASMA and they looks similar to HID, just not as bright. the colour is very 'metallic' white+a bit of purple~

have been using them for 7months and still not blow up yet!

if u dun want that slightly bit of purple i recommand PIAA EXTREME WHITE thats pure white!

[andyhart21]

I am using PIAA SUPER PLASMA and they looks similar to HID, just not as bright. the colour is very 'metallic' white+a bit of purple~

have been using them for 7months and still not blow up yet!

if u dun want that slightly bit of purple i recommand piaa EXTREME WHITE thats pure white!

I have seen some of these PIAA lamps in the demon tweeks catalogue (about £80 a pair) - What lamp fitment is the IS? Also, it says that the lamps are 60/55W but give an output of 110W. Would these lamps be too much for the IS plastic lenses? They claim these lamps are the closest thing to HID lighting

[Chris.S]

IS200 Headlamp bulbs are

HB3's (Main beam) 60w

HB4's (Dipped) 51w

I would of said higher wattage bulbs would create more heat

I wouldn' leave the car stationary with them on because I would imagine they need cooling while you are on the move

[andyhart21]

In your opinion Chris, do you think it is worth the risk?

[superchargedmorph]

my plasm xenons create a lot of heat but I have had no problems with them.They actually keep my toes warm from the heat generated:smilegrin:

[Chris.S]

I think it is purely upto the individual.You have got to way up the cost of replacing headlamps if things go wrong