Rubbish amount of light

1. 0_sax-bomb_0 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 South Wales Posts: 405 Posi Blue Furio 2000

   #1 13th February 2011, 13:20

   Hi i was just wondering if someone can help. My current headlight bulbs give off rubbish amounts of light.
   
   Ive sprayed the inserts of my headlights black , could this be the cause of rubbish amount of light ??
2. m11ler Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2010 Kent Posts: 4908 Posi VTR, Eunos Roadster

   #2 13th February 2011, 13:25

   Na aslong as you have only sprayed the inserts, it wont make too much difference. Just try some new bulbs, there are lots that claim to be brighter
3. 0_sax-bomb_0 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 South Wales Posts: 405 Posi Blue Furio 2000

   #3 13th February 2011, 13:27

   Ok then cheers . I never no what bulbs to buy anyone you can suggest ??
4. user_12308 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2006 The Lang Toun Posts: 4133 Mk2 Clio V6 #007 of 354

   #4 13th February 2011, 13:37

   Osram nightbreakers I've never looked back since changing to them
5. Dave_P Established Member Joined: Dec 2010 Aberdeen Posts: 2129 Race: 106 Rallye 16v. Road: Mercedes Vito 120 CDI

   #5 13th February 2011, 13:41

   What exactly have you sprayed black? (pic?)
6. 0_sax-bomb_0 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 South Wales Posts: 405 Posi Blue Furio 2000

   #6 13th February 2011, 13:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mtpagey Osram nightbreakers I've never looked back since changing to them

   Ill have a search for them now then
7. 0_sax-bomb_0 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 South Wales Posts: 405 Posi Blue Furio 2000

   #7 13th February 2011, 13:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Dave_P What exactly have you sprayed black? (pic?)

   Just the inserts black
8. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #8 13th February 2011, 15:39

   Watch out for the fake nightbreakers.
   
   What i would personally do is re-wire the headlights using a direct feed off the battery and a relay which is switched by the original headlight wiring.
   
   Dead simple to do and much better results,
9. 0_sax-bomb_0 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 South Wales Posts: 405 Posi Blue Furio 2000

   #9 13th February 2011, 16:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by KrisB Watch out for the fake nightbreakers. What i would personally do is re-wire the headlights using a direct feed off the battery and a relay which is switched by the original headlight wiring. Dead simple to do and much better results,

   Mate i wouldnt no where to start lol :s thanks though
10. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

    #10 13th February 2011, 16:30

    How were the "bulbs" before you sprayed the inserts?
11. 0_sax-bomb_0 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 South Wales Posts: 405 Posi Blue Furio 2000

    #11 13th February 2011, 16:40

    Ive had new ones since them so not to sure lol
12. jwilson2814 L-plater Joined: Nov 2010 Chilton Posts: 78 Saxo VTR MK2 PB (sold) Renaultsport Clio 200 RB

    #12 13th February 2011, 20:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 0_sax-bomb_0 Hi i was just wondering if someone can help. My current headlight bulbs give off rubbish amounts of light. Ive sprayed the inserts of my headlights black , could this be the cause of rubbish amount of light ??

    same i did exactly the same not i cant see if my light are on down a medium lighted street? only country roads can i tell, and the cats eyes?
13. 0_sax-bomb_0 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 South Wales Posts: 405 Posi Blue Furio 2000

    #13 13th February 2011, 20:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jwilson2814 same i did exactly the same not i cant see if my light are on down a medium lighted street? only country roads can i tell, and the cats eyes?

    its annoying aint it .. im thinking of getting these just so i can see whats going on out there lol, regardless if they are illegal .
    
    http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H4-...-80W-pair.html
14. jwilson2814 L-plater Joined: Nov 2010 Chilton Posts: 78 Saxo VTR MK2 PB (sold) Renaultsport Clio 200 RB

    #14 13th February 2011, 20:46

    haha not bad price for rally spec?
15. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

    #15 13th February 2011, 20:57

    i found even with my old yellowey bulbs once the sprayed lights went in the light was brighter.
    but i got some cheapys off ebay which are white hids wannabe's and are really good for cheapys
16. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

    #16 14th February 2011, 14:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KrisB Watch out for the fake nightbreakers. What i would personally do is re-wire the headlights using a direct feed off the battery and a relay which is switched by the original headlight wiring. Dead simple to do and much better results,

    bit of a faff for headlights
17. user_35776 Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Barnstaple Posts: 1666 Mk 6 zetec s

    #17 14th February 2011, 16:59

    Hid kit ftw
    I purchased some after tinting my lights
    Best option IMO

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18. Morgzc Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Colchester/Coventry Posts: 2809 92 Mx5

    #18 14th February 2011, 17:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DanViner Hid kit ftw I purchased some after tinting my lights Best option IMO

    This, make sure you get them aligned properly though. Don't want to go blinding other road users.
19. user_35776 Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Barnstaple Posts: 1666 Mk 6 zetec s

    #19 14th February 2011, 17:05

    Yeah just drive up to a wall with a Phillips screwdriver and sorted
20. 0_sax-bomb_0 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 South Wales Posts: 405 Posi Blue Furio 2000

    #20 14th February 2011, 18:11

    I want to put a hid kit in but i wouldnt no what one to but ? What bulbs etc ?
21. 0_sax-bomb_0 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 South Wales Posts: 405 Posi Blue Furio 2000

    #21 14th February 2011, 18:33

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DanViner Hid kit ftw I purchased some after tinting my lights Best option IMO

    mate what kit did you buy and what bulbs etc lol
    considering buying a kit
22. Morgzc Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Colchester/Coventry Posts: 2809 92 Mx5

    #22 14th February 2011, 18:42

    Guy on here sells them for £40 a set. Have a search im sure you'll find it.
23. LScottBell Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 822 Citroen Saxo Vtr 2001

    #23 14th February 2011, 19:22

    Got HID's aswell... Far better than those halogen bulbs
    
    40+ pound a set for HI/LO beam ones... or cheaper if your just looking for main beam
24. user_35776 Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Barnstaple Posts: 1666 Mk 6 zetec s

    #24 14th February 2011, 20:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 0_sax-bomb_0 mate what kit did you buy and what bulbs etc lol considering buying a kit

    I only got hi beam ones so they were cheap off eBay £40 and came with led sidelights for free
    
    But your best bet is to get the ones off here in for sale section they also come with super bright led bulbs to go with them
    
    6k is probably best as I heard the police are going to be checking up on lights
    But 8k do look awesome
25. 0_sax-bomb_0 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 South Wales Posts: 405 Posi Blue Furio 2000

    #25 14th February 2011, 21:26

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DanViner I only got hi beam ones so they were cheap off eBay £40 and came with led sidelights for free But your best bet is to get the ones off here in for sale section they also come with super bright led bulbs to go with them 6k is probably best as I heard the police are going to be checking up on lights But 8k do look awesome

    Kwl ill have to invest in some of them
26. Abass123 Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Thamesmead , London Posts: 920 Saxo Furio

    #26 14th February 2011, 23:36

    xenon bulbs and led sidelights