Xenon Bulbs Info

1. vtr_dan Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Hull Posts: 290 Now: 2008 Audi TT Then: 2003 Saxo VTR

   #1 26th January 2009, 17:48

   Ive searched 4 ages and was wondering
   
   What kind of bulbs do i need 2 have the brighter shine from my headlights (Xenon).....cos i dislike the yellow glow from my headlights lol. Ive read loads of stuff about H1 and H4 bulbs but which bulbs do i actually need? And what does H1 and them lot mean
   
   Thanks, Dan
2. RJ303 Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 Kingston Upon Hull area Posts: 1642 MG ZT CDTi Citroen C4 Picasso VTR+

   #2 26th January 2009, 17:54

   Do you have standard headlights? I think they are H4 fitment if they are.
   
   There are several different "xenon" blubs on the market - the ones I found to give a true white light are the Ultra ones on sale at Rimstyle.
3. vtr_dan Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Hull Posts: 290 Now: 2008 Audi TT Then: 2003 Saxo VTR

   #3 26th January 2009, 17:58

   Are H4s for the main beam or sidelights? Ye ive got standard head lights but thinking of upgrading in a month or so too some Ultra black headlights, wiil they take the same bulbs as the standard headlights cos there pretty much the same light lol
4. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

   #4 26th January 2009, 18:04

   right.
   
   H4 is the TYPE of bulb you will need for you dipped AND main mean as the one bulb does both.
   
   Your side light bulbs are "501" bulbs, you can also get these in a Xenon white
   
   Your fog/spot lights are H1 bulbs, you can aslo, liek the others, get these in Xenon.
   
   Alot of people rate the NIGHTBREAKERS, i think its phillips which do them.
   
   i personaly go for higher wattage bulbs, but they are illegal, but thats a risk i take (no problems yet)
   
   Hope that info has helped
5. SaxoFurio1988 Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Rhondda Posts: 1774 Saxo Furio

   #5 26th January 2009, 18:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saxo_89 right. H4 is the TYPE of bulb you will need for you dipped AND main mean as the one bulb does both. Your side light bulbs are "501" bulbs, you can also get these in a Xenon white Your fog/spot lights are H1 bulbs, you can aslo, liek the others, get these in Xenon. Alot of people rate the NIGHTBREAKERS, i think its phillips which do them. i personaly go for higher wattage bulbs, but they are illegal, but thats a risk i take (no problems yet) Hope that info has helped

   H4 bulb same for Angels ya?
   
   A
6. RJ303 Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 Kingston Upon Hull area Posts: 1642 MG ZT CDTi Citroen C4 Picasso VTR+

   #6 26th January 2009, 18:08

   Osram Nightbreakers are good - I have those, not as white as the Ultra ones but for night time vision I do rate them
7. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

   #7 26th January 2009, 18:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by SaxoFurio1988 H4 bulb same for Angels ya? A

   im not sure tbh
   
   i was just going off him saying he has standard headlights.
   
   I think the angels may use H1 bulbs, but best to check with someone wo does have angels lol
8. RJ303 Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 Kingston Upon Hull area Posts: 1642 MG ZT CDTi Citroen C4 Picasso VTR+

   #8 26th January 2009, 18:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saxo_89 im not sure tbh i was just going off him saying he has standard headlights. I think the angels may use H1 bulbs, but best to check with someone wo does have angels lol

   Yeah your right mate I have angels and they take H1 bulbs
9. vtr_dan Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Hull Posts: 290 Now: 2008 Audi TT Then: 2003 Saxo VTR

   #9 26th January 2009, 18:39

   Thanks for all the info, very detailed, just a case of which brand i choose now lol
10. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

    #10 26th January 2009, 18:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by RJ303 Yeah your right mate I have angels and they take H1 bulbs

    Woop go me Woop Woop lol
    
    Personaly i would go for the phillips night breakers, have never heard a bad word about them
    
    You can also get them in H1 for the spot/fog lights
11. sanchez89 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Walsall Posts: 343 03 Black VTR

    #11 26th January 2009, 18:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Saxo_89 Woop go me Woop Woop lol Personaly i would go for the phillips night breakers, have never heard a bad word about them You can also get them in H1 for the spot/fog lights

    osram nightbreakers mate.
    
    and yes they are nice and bright through the angels.
12. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

    #12 26th January 2009, 18:50

    woops i fail lol
    
    phillips also do some good bulbs though
    
    Thanks for putting me right though
13. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

    #13 26th January 2009, 19:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by D-Boi What kind of bulbs do i need 2 have the brighter shine from my headlights (Xenon).....cos i dislike the yellow glow from my headlights lol

    That is a bit of a contradiction there. Take a H4 gas filled filament much past a yellow ish white colour and it will just start to get duller and duller the further from that colour you get. Same sort of thing is true with gas discharge lights. There most efficient colour is that used in those orange street lights. Hence why they use them as they give of so much light for so little power, some are is little as 18W yet still shell out plenty of light. The whiter you make them the duller they get. If you want a bright bulb to get more light go for a yellow or yellow ish white colour depending on the bulb type.
    
    Also agree with sanchez89 and Saxo_89 Osram and Philips do some great car bulbs that give off plenty of good quality light and are very well made.
14. golfmatter2 Newbie Joined: Dec 2008 Leeds Posts: 27 Saxo 1.4i xs

    #14 23rd February 2009, 21:41

    Ive just put some xenon 2superbright 55/60w in. Halford own brand buy one get one free rrp under 20 quid each (so for 2) they are nice if you want a change from wee coloured lights.
15. shaunyboy Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Manchester Posts: 538

    #15 23rd February 2009, 21:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Saxo_89 woops i fail lol phillips also do some good bulbs though Thanks for putting me right though

    Phillips blue vision
    
    H4 - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PHILIPS-H4-BLU...1%7C240%3A1318
    
    H1 - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PHILIPS-H1-BLU...1%7C240%3A1318
16. NICK2506 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Surrey Posts: 6424 Black '03 Mk2 VTS

    #16 23rd February 2009, 22:22

    would these be bright in angels? or would 100W get too hot?
    http://www.aceparts.com/upgrade-xeno...-100w-pair.htm
17. Horrox_342 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Chorley Posts: 123 Citroen AX Citroen Saxo

    #17 24th February 2009, 12:54

    They is niice them ones off ebay pal! Lookin at getting myself a new set of lights, do not have a clue how to fit them tho if anyone can help?
    
    Cheers
18. user_27150 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Glasgow Posts: 1452 Saxo VTR

    #18 24th February 2009, 16:17

    it's just a matter of getting the clip of the back of the light case and then revoving this grey rubber sock which will let you get access to the bulb. fiddle about with it for a bit and it will come loose. put the new bulb in ( taking care not to touch glass of the bulb ) replace the sock, cover and clip and your done. 10 minuite job
    
    was thinking about getting the phillips blue ones myself
19. Juz Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Barnsley Posts: 343 106 Rallye 16v

    #19 24th February 2009, 20:42

    i'm glad i read this thread as it's reminded me that my car still has a blue sidelight bulb in one side and a yellow in the other lol! need to get that sorted oops.
20. andymiller_VTR Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 kirkintilloch, Glasgow Posts: 1968 ep82 starlet gt turbo

    #20 24th February 2009, 20:46

    ive got a hid kit in mine H4 fitment looks very nice and helps you see better aswell. I beleive these are to hot for angel eyes though. Bit pricey though.
21. carlos7777777 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 newcastle/norwich/london Posts: 888 was: mk1 1.1 saxo now: mk2 1.2 punto

    #21 24th February 2009, 20:47

    you need to get h1 for angels i think mate, h4 are for standard lights...
22. andymiller_VTR Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 kirkintilloch, Glasgow Posts: 1968 ep82 starlet gt turbo

    #22 24th February 2009, 20:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by carlos7777777 you need to get h1 for angels i think mate, h4 are for standard lights...

    ye i know but i heard that hid in the angel eyes melts them.