H4 Headlamp Bulb Upgrade
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Not being funny but how about the scenario where instead of blinding every other poor driver out there I use the switch on the dash to motor down the headlamps saving the world from yet another end of the world scenario?
In my self righteous world I'm a safer driver with brighter H4 headlights, at the very least I should be able to see what I'm potentially going to hit, rather than plough on blindly.
In my self righteous world I'm a safer driver with brighter H4 headlights, at the very least I should be able to see what I'm potentially going to hit, rather than plough on blindly.
I’ve just fitted these. Like comments above still great but are definitely brighter and whiter. Good on full beam but for me just a stop gap until I get i hold of some THQ V3
If they weren't aligned and adjusted properly or didn't have a satisfactory beam pattern you shouldn't / wouldn't have got through the MOT. Main beam isn't such a worry because in theory oncoming cars shouldn't be getting an eyeful of your main beam.
Nigeljarvis
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I have H4 standard bulbs. I would like to upgrade the bulbs for better vision without having to change out while unit. Can people recommend a good reliable upgrade please. Thanks
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Welcome.
So, you want the best performance you can get from your H4 headlights without changing the actual headlights themselves.
Your options are:
Something like Osram Nightbreakers, cheap and better than standard, but not great. On the plus side they're legal and MOT safe. And cheap. They may not last as long as your standard bulbs.
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Or something like these LED's, which are cheap, very bright, great light output, but not MOT safe or legal on UK roads, even if lots of people do use them. The beam pattern is not going to be as good as an incandescent lamp that the reflector was designed to be used with, you may dazzle other drivers. Various brands available.
I tried both options and ended up buying Transporter HQ headlights because it seemed to me that it was the only way I could get satisfactory lights.
Use the search button at the top right and you will find many different options tried by many different people and a variety of opinions.
So, you want the best performance you can get from your H4 headlights without changing the actual headlights themselves.
Your options are:
Something like Osram Nightbreakers, cheap and better than standard, but not great. On the plus side they're legal and MOT safe. And cheap. They may not last as long as your standard bulbs.
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Or something like these LED's, which are cheap, very bright, great light output, but not MOT safe or legal on UK roads, even if lots of people do use them. The beam pattern is not going to be as good as an incandescent lamp that the reflector was designed to be used with, you may dazzle other drivers. Various brands available.
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I tried both options and ended up buying Transporter HQ headlights because it seemed to me that it was the only way I could get satisfactory lights.
Use the search button at the top right and you will find many different options tried by many different people and a variety of opinions.
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Hello i am trying to upgrade all my head light bulbs to led, However the main head light bulbs seem to have a very small bulb next to the H4 bulbs. I can't for the life of me find out what this bulb is!
If anyone knows what type of bulb this is would be a great help
Thanks
Daniel
If anyone knows what type of bulb this is would be a great help
Thanks
Daniel
Thanks for the suggestion, I have actually ordered some H4's, should arrive tomorrow, fingers crossed. These are the ones i am thinking of (see photos) and can't figure out what they are thinking maybe 501 w,5w from the pdf (thanks for this)
has anyone tried this upgrade bulb kit?
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T6 Upgraded Headlight Bulbs Philips Racing Vision
We have put this bulb kit together using the best quality bulbs to give much better performance on the road. The H4 Philips bulbs are the strongest road legal bulbs available offering up to 200% more light on the road. Not suitable for twin reflector headlights.x2 Philips Racing Vision Bulbs...
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It doesn't matter what bulbs you put in the H4 headlights, you'll never get good light output, they're just rubbish. I tried several extra bright bulbs, the improvement was tiny.has anyone tried this upgrade bulb kit?
T6 Upgraded Headlight Bulbs Philips Racing Vision
We have put this bulb kit together using the best quality bulbs to give much better performance on the road. The H4 Philips bulbs are the strongest road legal bulbs available offering up to 200% more light on the road. Not suitable for twin reflector headlights.x2 Philips Racing Vision Bulbs...
I kicked this around for a bit, finally I went for these £21.99 from Amazon, not enough money to be terribly upset if they were nothing special, I have to say I am pleasantly surprised, it’s a tough one as 200% of next to nothing is still not much, but for only 21:99 it’s ok. I have spent more and been less impressed, sure they are not LED’s they are still rubbish lights, but not as bad as they used to be.
You can't polish a turd....
and as we all know, a turd rolled in glitter is brighter than H4 headlights.Nope but you can roll it in glitter
