Headlamp Globe Upgrades

i30manUK · **Reply #30: July 10, 2008, 12:31:55**

Bob - did you encounter any issues or problems when swapping the H1's and H7's? I should be doing mine this weekend. - Will post a step-by-step photo guide!

**Reply #31: July 10, 2008, 13:07:43**

i30manUK,

Once I worked out how to remove the healamp units, it was a breeze.

There are 3 bolts, two at the top and one half way down. Remove the wiring loom plug (one only). Then it requires a litttle fiddling and the lamp unit comes away (forward).

Once out, it is a breeze to fit the globes 9much easier than any car I have owned recently.

Bob

Shambles · **Reply #32: July 10, 2008, 13:16:46**

Thanks for the reminder Bob. I too should be fitting H7 Os NBs this weekend, unless it's raining heavily that is. Sounds a doddle

i30manUK · **Reply #33: July 10, 2008, 14:45:38**

Thanks Bob - If it's only 3 bolts I think I've identified them already. Must say I agree with you regarding the ease of swapping - My other car is an absolute pig if you need to replace bulbs at the front - I have to remove wheel arch trim, lie on my back and cut my hand to ribbons just to change the sidelight!

eye30 · **Reply #34: July 10, 2008, 17:22:50**

Quote from: "Shambles"

I too should be fitting H7 Os NBs this weekend, unless it's raining heavily that is.

It's the Wirral show this weekend so No you won't as it always rains when the show is on.

i30manUK · **Reply #35: July 10, 2008, 18:12:30**

Guess what arrived today

(only 24 hours after they were ordered!) They're fitted already. Here's a link to the step-by-step guide to fitting them... viewtopic.php?f=13&t=528

dani · **Reply #36: July 10, 2008, 21:56:42**

hi
my friend with KIA C`EED installed "Xenon" system, but he doesn't like lights, because they appeared yellow.
Than he bought "Philips cool blue", but they again appeared yellow. And i think, that "Osram system" is like "Philips"
And than he found "Led lights".
This is the difference between them:
- this is "white" Philips":

- this is "Led":

- this is the difference (Left - Philips, right - Led):

with two lights:

This is his back number:

Shambles · **Reply #37: July 18, 2008, 22:04:58**

Well eventually my order has arrived (2*H7 and 2*501).

What I'd like to know, is how much better the 501's are [brightness-wise] compared to the stock sidelights?

Too rainy to fit them here (good old UK weather) at the moment, but can I expect a significant brightness increase?

Seoul-mate · **Reply #38: July 19, 2008, 01:41:26**

No....you'll still be as stupid as you always were.

Dazzler · **Reply #39: July 19, 2008, 10:35:23**

Quote from: "Seoul-mate"

No....you'll still be as stupid as you always were.

Hey Russ.. fancy saying that about Shambles....

Shambles · **Reply #40: July 19, 2008, 11:17:21**

Quote from: "dazzling_darryl"

Quote from: "Seoul-mate"
No....you'll still be as stupid as you always were.

Hey Russ.. fancy saying that about Shambles....

I don't care.

Just about to go outside to fit my new bulbs, or globes as you call 'em

We just got a brief respite from the rain. I reckon I've got about... 20 minutes.

Dazzler · **Reply #41: July 19, 2008, 11:46:15**

Quote from: "Shambles"

I don't care.

I thought you would be as amused as me about Russ's quick retort....

Quote from: "Shambles"

We just got a brief respite from the rain. I reckon I've got about... 20 minutes.

More rain... It's a wonder evolution hasn't given you guys web feet

Shambles · **Reply #42: July 19, 2008, 12:00:51**

Hehe true Dazz.

I just got one set installed. Had to stop 4 times and cover the hole, closing the bonnet too.

And now it's a bleeding torrent we got. Jeesh

i30manUK · **Reply #43: July 19, 2008, 12:15:05**

Good news Shambles - god they took their time to arrive mate.

The weather forecast for today is for a few light showers - interspersed with long heavy torrential periods of rain

...gona be windy too, so be careful with your hood up!

Shambles · **Reply #44: July 19, 2008, 12:28:46**

Cheers

Just finished. They look good.

Bit of a bugger getting the offside back in - it didn't want to play. Nothing that a real good shove couldn't cure tho

Oh, and that was a good tip about applying grease to the bolts, as they were very dry when I removed them

Seoul-mate · **Reply #45: July 20, 2008, 01:14:29**

No offence meant Shambles.....hope Fergie's bulbs shine long and bright,
Russ.

Shambles · **Reply #46: July 20, 2008, 13:11:49**

Hey Russ. I refer you to my previous reply...

Quote

I don't care.

Dazzler · **Reply #47: November 01, 2008, 12:01:38**

Finally got round to getting some better headlight globes (the catalyst was the gift voucher from Autobarn my Daughter gave me)

Decided to try the H7 (Low beam ones first) They were $50 for Philips+50% or $80 for Philips+80% (I went for the dearer ones)

From what the guys tell me I wont need to put the H1's in the High beam... I'll try and do it 2moro or Monday and let you know how it goes

Shambles · **Reply #48: November 01, 2008, 12:18:00**

Does that mean your avatar will get brighter too

Dazzler · **Reply #49: November 01, 2008, 17:53:29**

Dazzler · **Reply #50: November 02, 2008, 04:35:43**

Put the H7 (+80%) in - you guys were right easy peasy...interesting they look like they might be made in the same German Philips factory as the originals (almost identical) hard to believe they are nearly twice as bright.. Can't wait for it to get dark (about 8.00pm these days...long dusk in Tas)

Looks like I paid through the nose for them at $80 the pair but nothing else at Autobarn for me at the moment.

Wouldn't want to pay for a replacement assemby (looks expensive

)

Dazzler · **Reply #51: November 02, 2008, 11:32:22**

Sorry about the triple posting but just did 60Km return trip (the return 30 in the dark) and the +80's are great...Combined with the existing high beams quite adequate. Might go for the +50% H1's for the high beams at $40 when I need some more retail therapy just for an extra boost

Shambles · **Reply #52: November 02, 2008, 12:20:23**

Hey dazz - welcome to the dark side.

I mean, the bright side.

Or the light side

Shambles · **Reply #53: December 11, 2008, 16:37:06**

Well my first Nightbreaker just went on me coming home tonight

Have checked the offside fuse (under the bonnet, fuse number 16) and it looked ok. Swapped it with the nearside HL fuse and still nothing.

So, it looks like another pair of bulbs to be purchased

Dazzler · **Reply #54: December 11, 2008, 20:35:02**

Hope mine last longer than that!

Shambles · **Reply #55: December 11, 2008, 21:06:06**

I need to check there's no damp in the housing as I can't see why one would blow so early in it's life. Dammed hardware. Always breaks on me

**Reply #56: December 13, 2008, 09:18:55**

Quote from: Shambles on December 11, 2008, 16:37:06

Well my first Nightbreaker just went on me coming home tonight

Have checked the offside fuse (under the bonnet, fuse number 16) and it looked ok. Swapped it with the nearside HL fuse and still nothing.

So, it looks like another pair of bulbs to be purchased

Bad luck Shambles. Haven't had any issues with ours (touch wood). Was it the high or low beam?

Bob

Shambles · **Reply #57: December 13, 2008, 09:45:51**

Hi Bob. It was the offside H7 (I don't have Osrams in the hi beam)

Just waiting in now for the morning's post; should have a pair of them shortly. Hopefully the rain will take a break so I can replace the broken one

Thumper · **Reply #58: December 14, 2008, 13:05:56**

No issues with blown bulbs here! (Chalk one up for HiD!)

Shambles · **Reply #59: December 14, 2008, 14:04:41**

Well I changed the bulb yesterday and the filament was completely missing. Not even rolling around the bulb. Looks like it has completely vaporised