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SLSXi

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30th Aug 03 at 20:58

the best aftermarket bulbs which gives the closest HID/Xenon effect imo is PIAA. a mate of mine forked out for some and they really do make a difference! downside is most are not e-marked.

Noonster19 - you'll need the W5W bulbs for your sidelights m8.

also try this site for bulbs, http://www.powerbulbs.com - free delivery & you also get free blue vision sidelights with every set of bulbs ordered!

Noonster

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31st Aug 03 at 11:01

Thanks for the link mate, having a look now...... good news is the side lights are in the fitting I need

(W5W)

Just gonna see if they have any bulbs I want.

Noonster

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31st Aug 03 at 11:06

Right the free bulbs are Philips Blue Vision W5W....

So main/dipped beem bulbs should I buy??

Philips Vision Plus - 50% more light on the road! Brighter, whiter light with up 20 metres longer beam!

Philips Blue Vision - New and Improved! Blue Vision Ultra - 4000K for the best HID 'Xenon' effect

Philips Premium - 30% more light

At the moment I think I should get the Blue Vision ones.... cost £14.75 each is that good??

Noonster

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31st Aug 03 at 11:09

Also forgot to ask..... if I change the colour of the indicator bulbs to the W5W free ones (as above)..... should I/Do I need to change the bulbs of the indicators in the side doors, and the rear of the car..... of will it look/be ok??

Cheers

T2NY X

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31st Aug 03 at 16:02

noonster where can u buy the blue vision ones from? and how much % does that increase the road view?

Noonster

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1st Sep 03 at 07:23

You can buy the blue vision ones from here.... http://www.powerbulbs.com/

Not sure if what % increase they are... but heres direct links to the pages...

H4 - http://www.powerbulbs.com/products/product.php?prodid=pbv&type=H4
H7 - http://www.powerbulbs.com/products/product.php?prodid=pbv&type=H7

You also get free W5W bubs, but only one pair per order..... so Im gonna order one set in my name and the other in my gf's name so I get too sets of W5W for free

(then I have spares)

Also if I change the front (W5W) bulbs do I need to change the ones on the doors/boot to match?? What bulbs would I need??

Noonster

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1st Sep 03 at 07:41

OK I think Im going thick...

right I need 4 H7 bulbs.....2 for main beam 2 for diped beam.... Happy with that

I get 2 free W5W bulbs..... where do these go... Im guessing they replace my eggy front indicators?? Or am I being thick?? as they are £9.99, but you can buy indicator bulbs for £14.75

Can someone please explain which bulb sizes and bulbs go where, as I wanna get them ordered today and dont want to get it all wrong....

Sorry for being a pain
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SLSXi

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1st Sep 03 at 08:25

quote:
Originally posted by Noonster19
OK I think Im going thick...

I get 2 free W5W bulbs..... where do these go...

I think you are mate! lol.

right the W5W are the wedges style bulbs - these are for your SIDElights - the small ones that come on with one turn of the knob. so i would'nt worry about the side repeaters or the rear indicators.

the bulbs to remove the eggy look from your front indicators are the Silver vision ones - £14.75 its up to you if you wanna spend that much.

and for the headlights, i would just get one set of H7's for your dipped beam, as imo i dont really think its worth buying another set just for your main beam. how often so you use it?

[Edited on 01-09-2003 by SLSXi]

Noonster

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1st Sep 03 at 09:31

So I am going thick then.......

So basically my headlight units have eight bulbs in total??

2 - Dipped beam
2 - Main Beam
2 - Sidelights
2 - Indicators

Right I understand now......
Thanks for the help

So If I replace the dipped beam, I mayas well get the Sidelights for Free, as they stay on when I have dipped beem on also Right??

God, Im so thick when it comes to lights

SLSXi

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1st Sep 03 at 09:35

yep! 4 bulbs in each headlight.

quote:
Originally posted by Noonster19

So If I replace the dipped beam, I mayas well get the Sidelights for Free, as they stay on when I have dipped beem on also Right??

right!

Noonster

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1st Sep 03 at 09:40

Cool, Im getting good at this now

I think I will need the main beem also, as I do drive alot at night, do back lanes with th gf

(JOKE!!!)

Noonster

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1st Sep 03 at 14:33

Now that im up on the lighting thing

Should I get the Phillips Ice blue bulbs, that match the free side light bulbs...... or should I get the Ultra Vision bulbs for better light.....

Think I better keep it the same

- answered my own question again.

SLSXi

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1st Sep 03 at 14:52

You sure your up on the lighting thing? your confusing me now lol!

Ice blue?? phillips dont make those - they're made by Ring.

phillips make Ultra Blue Vision ones and Vision Plus for better light - is that what you meant?

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1st Sep 03 at 15:09

Yeah thats what I ment, you like picking faults dont ya.....

But you agree with me, (I think), so thats good..... Philips ULTRA BLUE vision it it then.

SLSXi

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1st Sep 03 at 15:17

lol.

yeah, go for the ultra blue vision ones

Noonster

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1st Sep 03 at 15:22

...... will do mate
Going to order them either to night or tomora at work, as I finish in 10mins (YES!!), So will order 1 set in my name so I get free sidelights and another set in my dads name so I get free side lights, and then sell the spare set for a £5 or something...... that way I save some more money

- I can be a tight git sometimes.

T2NY X

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1st Sep 03 at 15:56

i jus been to my local charlie brons and seen come 100watt blue xenons, am gona buy em 2moro and fit em, i will get some pics up by friday for u to see wot they look like

Noonster

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2nd Sep 03 at 08:06

ok mate cool

Noonster

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2nd Sep 03 at 11:53

Will take some pics of my car 2night with the standard headlights, on dipped beam and then full main beem........ then when I get the new Ice blue ones fitted I will post all the pics so you can see the difference

T2NY X

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2nd Sep 03 at 14:19

good idea mate, look in my garage for full beam lights.

Noonster

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2nd Sep 03 at 14:23

Cheers mate...... will let you know when its all sorted,

Ordering 2sets of H7 bulbs (dipped/main beem) then getting the side lights free.

Though I mayas well order 2sets and get them all changed in one go

Noonster

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2nd Sep 03 at 14:31

Right Ive just ordered some Philips Blue Vision H7 bulbs and I spoke to the lady and I will get two sets of W5W sidelights for free, so does anyone want to buy them??

The whole lot cost me £59 is that good??

Noonster

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2nd Sep 03 at 14:45

The next job is too locate all the bulbs (4x H7 and 2x W5W) in the bonnet now

Knowing what Im like I will do something wrong.

Tidus

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6th Sep 03 at 00:08

You Ordered any yet? look mate the pics arnt that impressive, but the real think is the best, people do say its got hids as it gives that effect. for £20ish its so worth it! i guarantee you'll be happy with them.
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