Headlamp bulb upgrade

TWPC · Jan 17th, 2013, 09:02

Can anyone give me some advice on upgrading the bulbs of an XC90 SE's standard halogen headlamps (i.e. not Xenons)? It's a 2010 car.
I'm just wondering if there is an easy solution to making them a bit brighter and if there are any costs (other than the cost of the new bulbs themselves!)?

Thanks,
Tom

galloot633 · Jan 17th, 2013, 12:24

Ive fitted these , Osram NIGHT BREAKER® Plus H7 , they do make a differencs
dave

ally · Jan 17th, 2013, 13:21

I'm pretty sure it's Osram night breakers we have too, they are good bulbs

TWPC · Jan 17th, 2013, 14:42

Thank you both. I'll have a look.

Have you had any issues with durability, given that our driving lights are on all the time?

60041 · Jan 17th, 2013, 18:01

I used Nightbreakers on my old XC70 and found them to be much better than the standard bulbs. Durability was not a particular problem, they lasted at least a couple of years.

TWPC · Jan 18th, 2013, 09:47

Thanks for that 60041.

Does anyone have any experience and views on the Philips VisionPlus or Xtreme Vision bulbs?

Jan 17th, 2013, 09:02	#1
TWPC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 14:55 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London	Headlamp bulb upgrade Can anyone give me some advice on upgrading the bulbs of an XC90 SE's standard halogen headlamps (i.e. not Xenons)? It's a 2010 car. I'm just wondering if there is an easy solution to making them a bit brighter and if there are any costs (other than the cost of the new bulbs themselves!)? Thanks, Tom

Jan 17th, 2013, 18:01	#5
60041 Premier Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 21:01 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Northumberland	I used Nightbreakers on my old XC70 and found them to be much better than the standard bulbs. Durability was not a particular problem, they lasted at least a couple of years. __________________ 2018 V90CC D4, 2022 XC40 1940 Matchless G3, 1980 Moto Guzzi T3 Coming soon:- 1947Rover 14 P2

Jan 17th, 2013, 12:24	#2
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Jun 8th, 2024 23:08 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	Ive fitted these , Osram NIGHT BREAKER® Plus H7 , they do make a differencs dave

Jan 17th, 2013, 13:21	#3
ally Senior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2013 10:48 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: .	I'm pretty sure it's Osram night breakers we have too, they are good bulbs

Jan 17th, 2013, 14:42	#4
TWPC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 14:55 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London	Thank you both. I'll have a look. Have you had any issues with durability, given that our driving lights are on all the time?

Jan 18th, 2013, 09:47	#6
TWPC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 14:55 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London	Thanks for that 60041. Does anyone have any experience and views on the Philips VisionPlus or Xtreme Vision bulbs?

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