HID replacements

[Number86]

Hey chaps.

 

Firstly, does anyone know what's up with the search function. It never seems to be that useful, or intelligent?

 

I've got a 06 facelift, and was wondering if there's a way to upgrade the HID system in there. Possibly for brighter lights, higher output bulbs?

Can't seem to find much info on the forum. I few topics on lights, but search only seems to throw up chat on conversions and pre 06 cars.

 

Can anyone shed any light on this for me. Indeed, if I was to at least need replacement bulbs what should I look for on autobulbs direct or similar?

 

Thanks!

[marzman]

Go to advanced search so it sorts py topics (instead of posts) and use the word AND in between your search terms. Lastly, i dont think it will let you search for words shorter than 3 letters.

 

Search 'Headlight AND brighter' for example.

 

Anyway as an upgrade, maybe change the colour intensity to a whiter colour, or your other option is to manually adjust the light pattern of the headlight i.e. raise them up a bit - but not too much else you'll fail your MOT.

[350doc]

The 'upgrade' xenon lights emit a whiter light, but not a brighter light; you actually see less with them.

 

As has been mentioned, you can change the aim a bit.

 

You could upgrade to MY07 Bi-Xenon lamps, but this is very expensive (hundreds).

 

You could upgrade the halogen main beam to a brighter bulb (eg by Osram/Phillips).

[Number86]

What's the difference between the lamps in the 07 and the 06 facelift?

[rtbiscuit]

i changed all my bulbs all round. put 6000k dipped in the front with new philips main beams. made a good difference. not massive. but its better.

[Number86]

How did you get such a clear self portrait done biscuit?

[rtbiscuit]

How did you get such a clear self portrait done biscuit?

 

time and effort