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Volvo Long Life bulbs or Phillips Xtreme Power H7Views : 2511 Replies : 15Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Feb 18th, 2012, 16:41 | #11 |
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I have used Volvo long life and Philips Extreme and have cleand the reflectors as well. Just do a search for headlights, cleaning or variations. I have found both types of bulb to be good, but the Philips are really good.
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Feb 18th, 2012, 17:32 | #12 |
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I could do with knowing how to take the connector block off, the clip broke whilst I was trying so didn't carry on.
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Feb 18th, 2012, 22:12 | #13 |
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Drove the car tonight and can happily say that there's a big improvement on light output. The light is much whiter with hardly any shadow/black areas, almost even light output. The distance is probably the same but I'm guessing that's due to the headlamp adjustment rather than light output.
I know they're expensive, might only last 12 months max, but I feel a lot safer driving on these country roads, and most importantly can see where I'm going!!! |
Feb 23rd, 2012, 19:13 | #14 |
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I cleaned both reflectors tonight and can definitely say there's another improvement.
It was quite easy in the end and surprising how the reflector was covered in a cloudy grease/slime. There really is a difference when you compare the cleaned and the uncleaned together. As for light output, I'd say the range has improved a lot and the brightness is even better. As I drove home from work now I didn't feel the need to use full beam at all, happily drove on dipped beam, very pleased. |
Feb 23rd, 2012, 19:24 | #15 |
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They are standard 55w brightness . With heavy duty filaments ..
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Feb 23rd, 2012, 19:26 | #16 |
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Thanks, but I bought some Phillips Xtreme bulbs in the end.
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