My H7 upgrade
I put uprated bulbs in my H4s, which made them adequate, but wanted something half-decent. I have been checking eBay religiously, and bid a few times, but not managed to get any at a price I was happy with.
Then
@Minimucks pointed out a set on Facebook marketplace. I couldn't find those ones (that's a whole other story!) but spent the evening trawling through the marketplace. OMG it is awful! Search for VW T6 headlights and you get every vehicle under the sun. Anyway, I digress. Perhaps because it is so difficult to find anything, I came across a set which had been up for sale for a couple of months.
£80 plus £15 delivery. Some slight scratches on one light, but fully functional. Bargain!
Because of the great price, and as I would have access to them, I decided to get some of the white DRL replacement bulbs, and an uprated set of H7s. I went for just one set on the Dipped only.
Buy Lumro W21W 582 7440 Super White Daytime Running Lights DRL Sidelight bulbs at Amazon UK. Free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
Philips X-tremeVision Pro150 offer a huge increase to light output without sacrificing lifespan. Up to 150% brighter than standard. Buy today at CarBulbsDirect.com
www.carbulbsdirect.com
[Edited to link the actual bulbs I bought]
Before, dipped beam:
[Edited to say - that is with Philips 150%, not standard H4]
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After:
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(Note scientifically placed calibration markings
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Unfortunately I deleted the picture of 1 white DRL with 1 OEM (yellow) DRL, but they are significantly whiter, a much nicer look.
The Philips H7s also looked a bit better, difficult to tell in the light, but seemed to make a difference.
Put it all back together (used the Transporter HQ video, also helps to have removed bumper once before) and only one piece left over! I had a bulb error and I think one DRL was not in correctly, so I fiddled with it, and it came on, but the holder stalk thing came away. But it started raining and got dark, so that is sitting in the van!
Also need to get them coded, so if anyone in Stockport / Greater Manchester could do this for me, beer tokens are waiting
Will get some video snapshots at New Year to compare with my H4s.
. I bought the H7's and additional in-bumper DRL's last year but it all got put back because I wanted the interior carpeted and usable before winter. I've had 2 winters with the H4's and they can be frankly dangerous on unlit roads into oncoming traffic. During the snow we had recently I used the wife's trusty Mk2 Freelander for work and the road lighting (none LED) is on a different level. That's my fist job come spring.
