D-A-V-E-
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I'm after a set of whiter bulbs, currently have Ring Xenon Max +90% but theyr kinda crap lol
Anybody have the osrams^^??...and if so are they "that" blue?
Was thinking of the philips too but not sure how they perform
Any help much appreciated 
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flybikeslee
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Registered: 2nd Jan 07
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treat yourself to some HIDS 
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D-A-V-E-
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Naw, MOT centres in Northern Ireland are total gypsies, even kicked up stink about my white sidelights because he couldn't see them properly in daylight I got away with it though lol
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flybikeslee
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just swap the bulbs over come mot time?
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ash_gsi
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osram nightbreaker! by far the best ive found so far! fully legal and a nice crisp white light!
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John
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Agree on the osram nightbreakers, best non hid bulbs I've seen.
Probably better than aftermarket hid's on some cars.
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D-A-V-E-
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Couldn't be bothered chancing them bluevision ones or cool blues so bit the bullet and got Nightbreakers of ebay for about £11 including p&p....
decent enough price? Think the local motor factors sell them for £14 and Autobulbsdirect are looking just over £17
ebay ftw lol (thanks for you comments btw )
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C2RL R
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i thought you were "--Dave--" for a second. i realise this in no way helps but i thought i'd say it anyway.
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Ash_EP3
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I bought some Phillips 90% brighter ones for the civic - very bright normally get flashed... 
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Dione J
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quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
treat yourself to some HIDS
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SXi_Tim
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Registered: 11th Mar 03
Location: South Yorkshire Drives: RS3, LET B
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Or get the Ring Sports Blue, they are 80w and really bright, had them on my C and B. Don't think they are road legal but i never got any bother.
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dannymccann
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I bought some £3 a bulb 'blue' jobbies on ebay and get flashed all the time, my friend who I follow home from work says how bright they are. One blew last night though so Im stuck with one bright white and one a nice Tesco's garage special pale yellow one 
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Generation
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Fucking hate all these pricks on the road with OTT lights blinding me. Its less safe not more safe
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
just swap the bulbs over come mot time?
Its not really that simple once you have upgraded to HID
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John
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It is really, ballast and bulb out, normal bulb in, might take an extra 10 mins.
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flybikeslee
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
just swap the bulbs over come mot time?
Its not really that simple once you have upgraded to HID
yes it is, unplug, old bulb in, mot, hid bulb back in
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flybikeslee
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quote:
Originally posted by John
It is really, ballast and bulb out, normal bulb in, might take an extra 10 mins.
dont even need to remove the ballast
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John
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Depends where they are fitted but it's an extra couple of minutes even if you do.
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mwg
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quote:
Originally posted by Generation
Fucking hate all these pricks on the road with OTT lights blinding me. Its less safe not more safe
Its safer for me, means I can see better. Sod everyone else, look after number 1 
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by John
It is really, ballast and bulb out, normal bulb in, might take an extra 10 mins.
So yes.. Its NOT as simple as swapping bulbs as stated... 
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John
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As stated by Lee, it can be, and I would say removing the balasts is equally as simple, just takes a bit more time.
Changing a gear box wouldn't be quite as simple.
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DaveyLC
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Jesus H Christ..
I replied because I didnt want people thinking upgrading to HID was a case of just swapping bulbs or that you could use a standard bulb on a HID ballast.
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flybikeslee
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OOOOOOOOOoooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo
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Phil W
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GF has Osram Nightbreakers in her Corsa, i have Philips Blue Vision in the Mondeo.
Both give out a better, stronger quality of light, but the Blue Visions have a whiter, purer tinge to them.
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Richardhhha
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Registered: 29th Sep 07
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quote:
Originally posted by Generation
Fucking hate all these pricks on the road with OTT lights blinding me. Its less safe not more safe
I think your problem is that people put there light level to its highest and its like someone has got there main beam on insted of there dipped beam.
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