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Headlights too dim

Postby Sgt_Major » Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:44 pm

Ive read a few posts on this, but just wanted clarification.

My headlight (dipped) bulbs are waaay too dim, almost impossible to see at times.

What are my options?

I saw 85w and 100w bulbs (illegal i know) - Im guessing 100w would melt the plastic housing, would 85?

What other options do I have?

Also looking to replace the bulbs in the running/fog lights as they yellowy
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Re: Headlights too dim

Postby Sebastian » Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:34 pm

have a search on HID's and you will find many answers
this applies to bulbs in the fog cluster also
no1. manual GR 96 l no2. tip GR 95 l no3. manual Gpx 95 l no.4 manual Gpx 95 l no.5 manual Gpx 96 l no.6 tip GR 95 - in 2011 took a break from the FTO scene
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Re: Headlights too dim

Postby Bernard » Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:53 pm

+1
HIDs are the way to go.
Here are the before & after pics of when I fitted mine.

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As for the fog lights looking yellow, I had the same trouble (even more noticeable after the HIDs were fitted).
Take a look at this thread to see the ones I bought.
RB Performance stock the same ones now too.
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Re: Headlights too dim

Postby optical illusion » Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:54 pm

HIDs. All the way.
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Re: Headlights too dim

Postby Dragonheart » Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:53 pm

Or just get yourself some nice rally pods; Image

Agree with the rest, HIDs are the only realistic option for quality and economically.
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Re: Headlights too dim

Postby optical illusion » Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:06 am

LOL at Martin!
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Re: Headlights too dim

Postby Sgt_Major » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:52 pm

Is it as simple as swapping the bulbs? Or a whole new unit?
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Re: Headlights too dim

Postby Sgt_Major » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:54 pm

Bernard, are those dipped lights?!

Awesome improvement there!
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Re: Headlights too dim

Postby Sebastian » Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:18 am

Sgt_Major wrote:Is it as simple as swapping the bulbs? Or a whole new unit?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-inten ... harge_lamp

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