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Post by minty on Dec 8, 2016 12:33:53 GMT
So I drove the 5 for the first time in the dark yesterday and OMFG I could not see a thing, a chucked fag butt gave off more light.
I had Raybrigs on my old 5, which seemed ok, but I'm sure things have moved on since then so what are my options? |
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Post by rustywheels on Dec 8, 2016 17:16:38 GMT
I've just got an H4 conversion lens (Hella I think), together with Philips Nightbreakers and they actually seem as good as my previous Ford Focus (not as good as the wife's XC60 it has to be said). I'm commuting in the dark (and now foggy) both ways down country lanes and haven't had an issue. I recall MX5Parts do a clear lens copy of the Raybrigs at £50, but looks like you can pick the Raybrigs up for £75, so I'd probably stick with them and decent bulbs. In fact, I may just order a set now (curses to you and your ideas!)  . |
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Post by minty on Dec 8, 2016 21:38:38 GMT
Thanks Rusty, interesting that nothing has moved on that much, and good old Raybrigs are still the safe option  |
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Post by rustywheels on Dec 8, 2016 22:38:51 GMT
There are HID kits you can get for an H4 fitment, but I believe if output is greater than 2,000 lumens you need to have a self levelling system and washers for the lights. Fitting that onto the Mk1 would be a challenge, but I wouldn't be surprised if someone has done that. Same goes for LED fittings.
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Post by quinvy on Dec 8, 2016 22:38:58 GMT
Phillips Night Breakers? I thought they were Osram?
I've just bought Osram night breakers and Raybrigs for my car, but it's sorn'd for the winter so I won't get to try them until spring.
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Post by minty on Dec 8, 2016 22:41:52 GMT
They are Osram yes as I have them on my RAV4. Looks like Raybrigs and decent bulbs is still the way to go?
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Post by rustywheels on Dec 8, 2016 23:15:49 GMT
LOL dead right, they are Osrams!
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Post by quinvy on Dec 9, 2016 0:13:07 GMT
Thank god for that, I thought I'd bought the wrong ones. Lol
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Post by myothercarsa2cv on Dec 10, 2016 9:55:21 GMT
Osram Nightbreakers or Philips Extreme (IIRC) for me. Although having seen Corders's Raybrigs they might be a better bet...
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Post by FFS Corders on Dec 10, 2016 15:59:41 GMT
I swear by osram nightnreakers. They have been amazing for me
Also i have had Wipac crystal headlamps which worked so well with nightbreakers
Now got bkue tinted raybrigs with nightbreakers and it is like daylight
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Post by FFS Corders on Dec 10, 2016 16:00:27 GMT
Also make sure your bulb connectors are in good condition. They love rusting and causing bad connections
And keep your lenses cleaned. Makes a huge difference
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Post by minty on Dec 10, 2016 16:40:17 GMT
Cheers chaps, for info I'm picking up some Raybrigs tomorrow  |
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Post by Dweenimus on Dec 11, 2016 11:53:42 GMT
I have random clear lenses with nightbreakers and they made a massive difference to the stock lights.
Not sure my euro beam deflectors are helping much
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Post by Woofwoof on Dec 13, 2016 23:21:04 GMT
If you want the best replacement H4's, look at the PIAA range.
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Post by muckingfuppet on Feb 1, 2017 20:59:36 GMT
I have just installed Wipac Crystals, bought a set of the Halfords Ultra Brilliance H4 bulbs because they were 2 for 1. The difference between them and the old ones was night and day (pun definitely intended). I can actually see at night!
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le sigh