Better low beam?

**Sprint** · 22nd April 2009, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by Iain_B

Try the Philips +50 globes

i'll agree with this, i was running 100w Philips Rally H1's in my low beams and 100w Philips Rally H3's in my high beams untill i was warned about the low beam reflectors in my model XR8 not liking the higher wattage lamps, i switched to Philips +50 H1's, didnt notice any difference in light output

running IPF 130w H3 lamps in my high beams..... not much better than the philips lamps.....

**drivesafe** · 22nd April 2009, 09:59 PM

Hi tracker, as posted above, I make a wiring upgrade kit and most people who have fitted it, usually find that once the upgrade is done, their existing globes are so much brighter that the fitting of higher wattage globes is unnecessary.

Just a suggestion.

**justinc** · 22nd April 2009, 10:16 PM

I fitted a Traxide Headlamp upgrade kit AND 130w/100w globes...I love daylight at nighttime

Don't really need to switch on the LF240's much anymore

JC

**Slunnie** · 23rd April 2009, 01:07 AM

In the Disco2 I've been running 90/100's for years and the reflectors have not been affected by them...... well, actually one lens was when I was doing a river crossing and it cracked. The wiring handles it generally, and did so for quite a few years, but eventually both plugs started to melt and the headlights wen't dim. I fitted a Traxide kit and so far its all been sweet. Running the 90/100's you wont need a loom straight up, but you will eventually.

**tracker** · 23rd April 2009, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by drivesafe

Hi tracker, as posted above, I make a wiring upgrade kit and most people who have fitted it, usually find that once the upgrade is done, their existing globes are so much brighter that the fitting of higher wattage globes is unnecessary.

Just a suggestion.

Mate tried to call 9am no connection,line dead.# was 5569 2557.is that correct?

**tracker** · 23rd April 2009, 08:16 AM

forget that Tim,I've just gone naked and dial tones are a bit different.

**350RRC** · 23rd April 2009, 09:37 PM

HID is really the answer for the ultimate low beam. I have it and will never go back to halogen. Only draws 35W so there are no heat issues...... you should upgrade the lighting circuit in any case, and all will be good!

cheers, DL

**JDNSW** · 24th April 2009, 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by 350RRC

HID is really the answer for the ultimate low beam. I have it and will never go back to halogen. Only draws 35W so there are no heat issues...... you should upgrade the lighting circuit in any case, and all will be good!

cheers, DL

Only problem is the wipers, washers, level adjustment and engineering.

John

Tombie · 24th April 2009, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by JDNSW

Only problem is the wipers, washers, level adjustment and engineering.

John

As opposed to the law which states anything over 55/60w is also illegal for a headlight?

**VladTepes** · 24th April 2009, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Tombie2

Whack in some H4 Hi/Lo HIDs

Beat the heck out of 80/100W any day...

I even run HID in the MotorBike

nrand ? availability ? arethey just bulbs or complete lights ? legaility ?
I also thought there was a "warm up time" for HID ?

Originally Posted by JDNSW

Only problem is the wipers, washers, level adjustment and engineering.

Huh ? You lost me there... whaddayamean ?

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