Which type of headlight bulb?

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Mon 27 Nov 2006 22:35
Which type of headlight bulb? - shoei
Anyone any idea on how good these bulbs are ? Ring Ultra Xenon & Phillips Vision Plus. Are they as good as they say "50% more light"? Or any other suggestions?
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Mon 27 Nov 2006 22:52
Which type of headlight bulb? - Ruperts Trooper
Yes they do give more light.

There is a large gulf in quality between Ring and Phillips, probably reflected in the price difference.
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Mon 27 Nov 2006 23:50
Which type of headlight bulb? - Big John
Also look at Osram Silverstar+50's
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Tue 28 Nov 2006 07:17
Which type of headlight bulb? - Collos25
There is a large gulf in quality between Ring and Phillips, probably reflected in the price difference.



I do not think so .
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Tue 28 Nov 2006 09:56
Which type of headlight bulb? - Hamsafar
Ring used to be poor a few years ago, and did badly in the Autoexpress bulb testm but in the last test, they were slightly better than average.
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Tue 28 Nov 2006 10:24
Which type of headlight bulb? - HensTeeth
If it helps, the AutoExpress test can be found here: www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/producttests/6103...l


Regards,

Toby
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Tue 28 Nov 2006 15:12
Which type of headlight bulb? - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}
I have fitted the Osram Silverstars to my car and bike.
A noticeable difference in brightnessand range.
I recommend buying them from Consumabulbs; as a satisfied customer only.
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Tue 28 Nov 2006 16:38
Which type of headlight bulb? - LeePower
Osram Silver Stars or Philips Vision Plus, both always come at the top of bulb test & are quality products.

Had Osrams in my old 405, very good bulbs.

Got Philips in the 206, Also very good, Nothing really to pick between either bulb, very evenly matched.
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Thu 25 Jan 2007 15:21
Which type of headlight bulb? - gsb
I have just bought some Osram Silverstar from www.consumabulbs.com/ I agree very good service.
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Thu 25 Jan 2007 15:41
Which type of headlight bulb? - Stuartli
Also well regarded:

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/home.php

I fitted two of the Halford 50 per cent brighter H4s just over a year ago in my Bora (the originals were very dim) when they were on a BOGOF offer.

The difference is certainly very noticeable.
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Thu 1 Feb 2007 18:52
Which type of headlight bulb? - henry k
I have just bought some Osram Silverstar from www.consumabulbs.com/
I agree very good service.

I ordered some ( to replace a blown one) on 23 Dec. They arrived in 22 hours on Christmas Eve.
The best price I could find and very helpful when I phoned them.
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