High beam bulb

x DTR x · Sep 27th, 2012, 19:07

Hi all
I have ordered some osram night breakers for my normal beam (H7's) and also, i thought i would get some 100W high beam bulbs (HB3's) as i do a lot of country road driving and with winter approaching, most of my commuting is going to be done in the dark. I know they are road illegal but as with all high beam use, they will be dipped for oncoming vehicals! My concern is that they will damage the headlight lenses as i assume they will be a fair bit hotter, although they wouldn't be on as permanent as the normal beam bulbs!

Many thanks for any advice.

Bendolfc · Sep 27th, 2012, 20:19

What is the power of the standard bulb, if it's a big difference it may blow the fuse, fit a bigger fuse and it may burn out the wiring.

Daim · Sep 27th, 2012, 20:25

The standard bulbs are always - per EU laws - 55W. Xenons are 35W.

x DTR x · Sep 27th, 2012, 20:38

The ones i have ordered state they are 100W xenons. How true to there description is unknown to me to be honest?

Ninja59 · Sep 27th, 2012, 23:07

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Originally Posted by x DTR x

Hi all
I have ordered some osram night breakers for my normal beam (H7's) and also, i thought i would get some 100W high beam bulbs (HB3's) as i do a lot of country road driving and with winter approaching, most of my commuting is going to be done in the dark. I know they are road illegal but as with all high beam use, they will be dipped for oncoming vehicals! My concern is that they will damage the headlight lenses as i assume they will be a fair bit hotter, although they wouldn't be on as permanent as the normal beam bulbs!

Many thanks for any advice.

chances are you will damage something if you know this to bit in bold why do it? your insurers will not cover you in an accident if not declared, which these are illegal so chances are not accepted, an accident will highly likely then void your insurance need i say more.

x DTR x · Sep 27th, 2012, 23:39

Yeah cheers Ninja, advice taken. Since posting this thread, iv'e realized that they do night breakers for all the bulbs i:e H7,HB3 & H11 so i think i will kit out my headlamps & fogs with those and keep it legit!

Many thanks to all for replies & advice

Sep 27th, 2012, 19:07	#1
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	High beam bulb Hi all I have ordered some osram night breakers for my normal beam (H7's) and also, i thought i would get some 100W high beam bulbs (HB3's) as i do a lot of country road driving and with winter approaching, most of my commuting is going to be done in the dark. I know they are road illegal but as with all high beam use, they will be dipped for oncoming vehicals! My concern is that they will damage the headlight lenses as i assume they will be a fair bit hotter, although they wouldn't be on as permanent as the normal beam bulbs! Many thanks for any advice. __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Sep 27th, 2012, 20:25	#3
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Yesterday 16:43 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	The standard bulbs are always - per EU laws - 55W. Xenons are 35W. __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Sep 27th, 2012, 20:38	#4
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	The ones i have ordered state they are 100W xenons. How true to there description is unknown to me to be honest? __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Sep 27th, 2012, 23:39	#6
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Yeah cheers Ninja, advice taken. Since posting this thread, iv'e realized that they do night breakers for all the bulbs i:e H7,HB3 & H11 so i think i will kit out my headlamps & fogs with those and keep it legit! Many thanks to all for replies & advice __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Sep 27th, 2012, 20:19	#2
Bendolfc Premier Member Last Online: Today 01:18 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liverpool	What is the power of the standard bulb, if it's a big difference it may blow the fuse, fit a bigger fuse and it may burn out the wiring.

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