This isn't my first post but its been a while since I was here & just can't remember my which login/pass combo I used.
Anyway, I want to upgrade my headlight bulbs. The light is good but I would like to improve it. I checked tonight & I already have Philips bulbs fitted, but I don't know what ones. These are the markings on the bulb.
I used a pair of Halfords Extreme Brilliance HUB477 in my car but to be honest although the light is "whiter" it doesn't seem a lot better than stock bulbs when out on the road. I can't comment on the Phillips Extreme but i'd try and get some feedback before shelling out for them.
2011 "11" Mondeo TXS est 200ps in Grey
2003 "53" 110 hdi Executive Estate in Diablo Red
2001 "51" BMW 530i sport in Black
2012 "62" Yamaha XT1200
1974 "M" Honda CB500/4
1994 "M" Kawasaki Zephyr 1100
1998 "S" Honda XRV 750
I used Osram NightBreaker Plus H7 bulbs for both my main beam and dipped beam headlights. They are noticeably brighter and whiter than the standard bulbs were (not sure how old the bulbs that came in the car were though). You can get them for about £14 a pair on eBay.
As for your Philips bulbs, I couldn't tell you whether your bulbs are Philips XTreme bulbs or not.
2002 (D9) Peugeot 406 Coupe SE, 2.2 litre Petrol. Scarlet Red/Rouge Ecarlate/Rosso Scarlatto. Black Leather interior. SOLD
2008 (E60 LCI) BMW 525i M-Sport, 3.0 litre Petrol. Carbonschwarz Metallic. Black Dakota Leather and Myrtlewood interior.
The philips xtreme are highly rated everywhere but they should be good at that price! I used the H4 version of them in my old car & they were a big improvement over the osram silver stars I had.
The current bulbs have been in the 406 3.5 years/40k miles so they are probably not the xtreme ones. I'll have to look into these Osram Nitebreakers as they are half the price of the philips. I guess I could buy a pair & see what they're like before buying any more.
I can't comment on the Phillips Extreme but i'd try and get some feedback before shelling out for them.
