New Headlamp bulbs

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New Headlamp bulbs

Post by bongobaz » Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:06 pm

In process of upgrading Headlamps. Osram Night breakers purchased. I will change one and give the lens a
good tooth pasting then compare.
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Re: New Headlamp bulbs

Post by BongoBongo123 » Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:07 pm

Sounds interesting let us know how you get on. Are these ok in the Bongo, spec wise ?

Is there a model number for the Osram ones ?

I always thought the Bongo has very good headlights/beam at night but I have no idea what bulbs I have in mine. They are not the very white ones. These sound good and as if they would make the car appear more modern in the night and of course improve clarity of road vision.
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Re: New Headlamp bulbs

Post by jimmo62 » Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:30 pm

I fitted the Night Breakers last summer and they are definitely brighter than standard, a simple and worthwhile upgrade in my opinion. I also polished the lenses with toothpaste at the same time which is also worth doing.
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Re: New Headlamp bulbs

Post by bongobaz » Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:12 pm

BongoBongo123 wrote:Sounds interesting let us know how you get on. Are these ok in the Bongo, spec wise ?

Is there a model number for the Osram ones ?

I always thought the Bongo has very good headlights/beam at night but I have no idea what bulbs I have in mine. They are not the very white ones. These sound good and as if they would make the car appear more modern in the night and of course improve clarity of road vision.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OSRAM-NIGHT-B ... 3a94cbcb78
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Re: New Headlamp bulbs

Post by JoeC » Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:01 pm

The whiter light bulbs generally do not last as long as ordinary bulbs as the bulb burns at a higher temp - hence the whiter light. Some whiter bulbs last longer than others though. And yes, I do use the whiter ones!
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Re: New Headlamp bulbs

Post by al & chris » Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:41 pm

Think they are the ones we fitted. Yes they are brighter. We also fitted some ceramic connectors as someone said they are hotter and can damage the wiring.
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Post by bongobaz » Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:52 pm

al & chris wrote:Think they are the ones we fitted. Yes they are brighter. We also fitted some ceramic connectors as someone said they are hotter and can damage the wiring.
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Re: New Headlamp bulbs

Post by Northern Bongolow » Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:58 pm

dont worry baz ive had em in both of ours for 2 winters, one did pop this winter so swapped both out. the wires/connectors have given no problems mate.
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Re: New Headlamp bulbs

Post by bongobaz » Tue Jan 27, 2015 7:09 pm

Tried to put photo on but photobucket keeps wanting me to update Flashplayer so sod it. Put em on Face bollx
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Re: New Headlamp bulbs

Post by philpdr » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:09 am

Put my Night Breakers in over 3 years ago after recommendations on here.Best bulbs by far.
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Re: New Headlamp bulbs

Post by BongoBongo123 » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:07 pm

Love the good tips on here !

Once those are in our Bongo's will look: :shock:
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Re: New Headlamp bulbs

Post by dom_e » Thu Jan 29, 2015 7:12 pm

I can also recommend the night breaker bulbs. They're a worthwhile upgrade.
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Re: New Headlamp bulbs

Post by jimmo62 » Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:36 am

Just FYI, Nightbreakers are on offer at £17.99 with free LED torch at Eurocarparts at the moment....
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