Best winter modification for £10 what other mods will you add ?

[guest5669]

I used PowerBulbs Sylv

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/philips-xtreme-vision-130-h4-twin

Free delivery and 20% off if you remember to use the discount code. Nice sturdy box and lots of bubble.

These are not has good as Osram Silver Star IMO guys, but each to their own. I got mine off Amazon

 UK.http://www.amazon.co.uk/SILVERSTAR-halogen-headlamp-64193SV2-HCB-double/dp/B009ATQLM8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1444770815&sr=8-1&keywords=osram+silverstar+2.0

[Mr Onion]

I went for the Philips after chatting with PowerBulbs.

[Hobo]

I used PowerBulbs Sylv

Cheaper on Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NMEEOV2/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

[Mr Onion]

I used PowerBulbs Sylv

Cheaper on Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NMEEOV2/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Maybe so, but price is not the be all and end all as far as I am concerned. Good advice costs, and I for one do not mind paying. Call me foolish if you like, but the small shop with the small shop service needs to be encouraged.

[Hobo]

Call me foolish if you like, but the small shop with the small shop service needs to be encouraged.

Sorry the post was not meant to be personal and quite agree good advice can be worth it, just a link to cheaper suppliers in case others were considering upgrading.

[Mr Onion]

Call me foolish if you like, but the small shop with the small shop service needs to be encouraged.

Sorry the post was not meant to be personal and quite agree good advice can be worth it, just a link to cheaper suppliers in case others were considering upgrading.

Fair enough, and apologies for flying off the handle a bit

[culzean]

I used PowerBulbs Sylv

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/philips-xtreme-vision-130-h4-twin

Free delivery and 20% off if you remember to use the discount code. Nice sturdy box and lots of bubble.

These are not has good as Osram Silver Star IMO guys, but each to their own. I got mine off Amazon

 UK.http://www.amazon.co.uk/SILVERSTAR-halogen-headlamp-64193SV2-HCB-double/dp/B009ATQLM8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1444770815&sr=8-1&keywords=osram+silverstar+2.0

From what I can see Silver star are +60% Halogen  and Phillips Xtreme vision are +130% Xenon- no contest as addition of Xenon gas to bulb allows filament to burn brighter without burning out.  I started off many years ago upgrading bulbs when upgrades first became available and when Xenon bulbs appeared they were much better than any Halogen bulb.  I have used Xtreme bright in very challenging conditions ( twisty country B roads with no white line at the edge in all weathers) and been very happy with them.  It is true with bulbs you get what you pay for and although Xtreme bright cost more than double Silver Star its well worth it for extra beam throw and brightness.

[guest5685]

Thanks for all your help.

Now I'm really confused. I just want nice bright lights and don't know which ones.

Halogen, zenon gas? Huh, explain the difference please! 

[guest5669]

Thanks for all your help.

Now I'm really confused. I just want nice bright lights and don't know which ones.

Halogen, zenon gas? Huh, explain the difference please! 

You won't go wrong with Silver Stars, I prefer them over the Philips.

[culzean]

Thanks for all your help.

Now I'm really confused. I just want nice bright lights and don't know which ones.

Halogen, zenon gas? Huh, explain the difference please! 

Would you prefer 60% brighter than your standard OEM bulb or 130% brighter  is the only question.  You pay £10 for 60% brighter Silver star halogen bulbs,  for the much brighter Phillips Xtreme bright Xenon you pay £20 (Amazon) to £24 (PowerBulbs) per pair.  By the way they are both 55Watt dipped and 60Watt main beam power the same as the Honda OEM bulbs so are road legal and won't burn out your car wiring.

Xenon gas lets the filament burn at a higher temperature so you get more light output and a whiter light from the Xenon bulb.

By the way if you change your own bulbs do not touch the glass part of the bulb,  if you do the acid and salt on your skin will attack the special high temperature glass and the bulb will fail withing a few hours.  If you touch glass by accident get a paper towel dipped in methylated spirits and wipe the glass carefully and wipe it dry with a clean cotton cloth (clean hankerchief ) or paper towel.

[guest5685]

Thanks for all your help.

Now I'm really confused. I just want nice bright lights and don't know which ones.

Halogen, zenon gas? Huh, explain the difference please! 

Would you prefer 60% brighter than your standard OEM bulb or 130% brighter  is the only question.  You pay £10 for 60% brighter Silver star halogen bulbs,  for the much brighter Phillips Xtreme bright Xenon you pay £20 (Amazon) to £24 (PowerBulbs) per pair.  By the way they are both 55Watt dipped and 60Watt main beam power the same as the Honda OEM bulbs so are road legal and won't burn out your car wiring.

Xenon gas lets the filament burn at a higher temperature so you get more light output and a whiter light from the Xenon bulb.

By the way if you change your own bulbs do not touch the glass part of the bulb,  if you do the acid and salt on your skin will attack the special high temperature glass and the bulb will fail withing a few hours.  If you touch glass by accident get a paper towel dipped in methylated spirits and wipe the glass carefully and wipe it dry with a clean cotton cloth (clean hankerchief ) or paper towel.

I certainly don't want to burn out the wiring.

I want bright legal lights.

I'm gonna go for the Phillips xenon ones.

Thanks for your help.

[guest5669]

I used PowerBulbs Sylv

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/philips-xtreme-vision-130-h4-twin

Free delivery and 20% off if you remember to use the discount code. Nice sturdy box and lots of bubble.

These are not has good as Osram Silver Star IMO guys, but each to their own. I got mine off Amazon

 UK.http://www.amazon.co.uk/SILVERSTAR-halogen-headlamp-64193SV2-HCB-double/dp/B009ATQLM8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1444770815&sr=8-1&keywords=osram+silverstar+2.0

From what I can see Silver star are +60% Halogen  and Phillips Xtreme vision are +130% Xenon- no contest as addition of Xenon gas to bulb allows filament to burn brighter without burning out.  I started off many years ago upgrading bulbs when upgrades first became available and when Xenon bulbs appeared they were much better than any Halogen bulb.  I have used Xtreme bright in very challenging conditions ( twisty country B roads with no white line at the edge in all weathers) and been very happy with them.  It is true with bulbs you get what you pay for and although Xtreme bright cost more than double Silver Star its well worth it for extra beam throw and brightness.

Have a look at the reviews on Amazon UK about the Philips Xtreme vision. Ive also got them on my VW TIG and they're no way better by 130%, don't always believe what it says in there Advertisements ? 

[Mr Onion]

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Would you prefer 60% brighter than your standard OEM bulb or 130% brighter  is the only question.  You pay £10 for 60% brighter Silver star halogen bulbs,  for the much brighter Phillips Xtreme bright Xenon you pay £20 (Amazon) to £24 (PowerBulbs) per pair.  By the way they are both 55Watt dipped and 60Watt main beam power the same as the Honda OEM bulbs so are road legal and won't burn out your car wiring.</snip>

PowerBulbs have a 20% off offer, which makes them the same price as The River.

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Have a look at the reviews on Amazon UK about the Philips Xtreme vision. Ive also got them on my VW TIG and they're no way better by 130%, don't always believe what it says in there Advertisements ? 

I no more believe adverts than I believe on line reviews. Most reviews are written by disgruntled customers with an axe to grind. Forums can be better (at least you know a little about the person writing the review and any agenda they may or may not have) and of course my reviews are impeccable 

Ask for dealer advice, at least you have a comeback if you are not happy

[guest5669]

I no more believe adverts than I believe on line reviews. Most reviews are written by disgruntled customers with an axe to grind. Forums can be better (at least you know a little about the person writing the review and any agenda they may or may not have) and of course my reviews are impeccable 


James they can't all be wrong? I myself have got a set of the Philips and when I put them up against my TIG and Jazz i'd take Osram's all day every day mate

[guest5685]

So now I'm thinking

Osram Silver Stars are the way to go.