Thread: HID upgrade early D2

No , but I have fitted 130/90 via a relay loom and they are a lot better.
Regards Philip A

Likewise I fitted new hi quality standard style globes and the difference was significant I think it was a set of these (have the packets somewhere)

SilverStar®

the old globes - seem to dull with age

I would fit them again -

regards
Nobby

Try better light globes first - e.g. Narva Plus 50.

Much better for other road users than running globes that exceed the wattage or fitting HID to a vehicle not designed for.

Also check your headlight condition - has the glass yellowed? Is the reflection material inside still intact and shiny?

has the glass yellowed? Is the reflection material inside still intact and
shiny?

Aha! I knew someone would say this.
All D2 lights are wait for it.........GLASS. They break and they do not yellow.
Only polycarbonate yellows.
In any case any high quality bulbs always state on them "UV CUT" and these are OK in Poly lenses.
I found the plus 50s etc add very little actual light and if you look at the specs sheets on AFAIR the Osram site , they don't put out many if any extra lumens. But they are whiter lumens.
Regards Philip A

Just fitted the traxide head light upgrade wiring loom and a set of Narva plus 50's, makes a vast improvement than before. Highly recommend you try this first

Originally Posted by PhilipA

I found the plus 50s etc add very little actual light and if you look at the specs sheets on AFAIR the Osram site , they don't put out many if any extra lumens. But they are whiter lumens.

Did you find that the Plus 50's etc. "add very little actual light" by reading the websites or by actually trying them?

I went with dual relays and 4 X Osram 65W H7s in my D2a.

Here's a comparison of these bulbs in a Golf.

Upgrading Volkswagen Halogen Headlights to Osram Super Bright Off Road 65watt bulbs | my-gti.com

Can highly recommend them. They improve the brightness but more importantly the spread to the edge of the road is way better than the standard setup.

Cheers
Simon

Did you find that the Plus 50's etc. "add very little actual light" by reading
the websites or by actually trying them?

Well I actually bought genuine Osram +60 from UK and tried them.

I then put them in my Honda Jazz and they make a quite a difference, but nothing like the 130/90s.

Regards Philip A