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Member No: #20936
Joined: Jul 21 2011Location: Ireland Fermanagh & Galway |
Has anyone upgraded the 25w Xenon's to the higher 35w rated Xenon ? | ||
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Losty |
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Member No: #44439
Joined: Apr 11 2016Location: Nyborg |
I've been thinking about it. It's about 50 pounds for a pair plus taxes if applied. Could be fun to try out. | ||
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Losty |
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Member No: #44439
Joined: Apr 11 2016Location: Nyborg |
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Member No: #20936
Joined: Jul 21 2011Location: Ireland Fermanagh & Galway |
Losty wrote ... I've been thinking about it. It's about 50 pounds for a pair plus taxes if applied. Could be fun to try out. I just looked at that site but the problem with such site is the back up service should you have any problems and paying for them, as I normally only pay with PayPal I have seen them on Amazon (I have a prime Account) They are a lot more expensive but if you have any problems Amazon have a good customer service so would feel more confident to buy from them plus they send you a prepaid return label should you have to return or replace due to a problem. I was hoping someone had already fitted them this site:( I've looked at the review (only one ) and the buyer was very pleased I did ask the question to the seller :- "Is there more heat from the higher rated D5S that could effect the Polycarbonated glass ?" They replied that they don't create any extra heat. . The only other problem would they be OK for MOT? I would have ordered them but have a problem with my rear brakes and have to replace two disc and pads and may have to replace Caliper so need to prepare the financial shock |
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Losty |
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Member No: #44439
Joined: Apr 11 2016Location: Nyborg |
Know what you mean. But have ordered alot of different bulbs from China, and only used customer service once for a fog light unit that didn't work. Payed 1$ in shipping, and got a new replacement. So I'm not to afraid of buying overseas. My rear disc's and pads are also done soon, so I'm in the same boat. Don't think it will be a issue with MOT, because the cutoff will still be correct. Is it these ones you've been looking at? - Click Here - |
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Member No: #20936
Joined: Jul 21 2011Location: Ireland Fermanagh & Galway |
I found some 35W D5S lights on eBay a lot cheaper but think they would take a lot longer to deliver although they do offer a "Best Offer" and have free delivery so maybe I could ask if they would offer express delivery if I pay the "Buy Now" price plus I have the added advantage of eBay & PayPal Bay if any problems Assuming that the bulbs are as good as the other bulbs eBay item number:223253524633 |
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Member No: #20936
Joined: Jul 21 2011Location: Ireland Fermanagh & Galway |
I got in touch with the seller on Ebay who agreed to send the bulbs via DHL for the price of 113 US dollars for a pair of bulbs so fingers crossed I just need to get some unrated bulbs for the main beam but such a wide range to pick from. But think will stick to the 120%/130% any higher the life span looks very very low |
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Losty |
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Member No: #44439
Joined: Apr 11 2016Location: Nyborg |
Okay great. Looking forward to hear your experience with them. I've got a set of Philips X-treme Ultinon H7 LED in my main beams. They're great, albeit a bit expensive. | ||
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BigJohnD |
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Member No: #82
Joined: Jan 22 2007Location: Hoylake |
Do make sure they're fitted correctly: - Click Here - - Click Here - |
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Losty |
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Member No: #44439
Joined: Apr 11 2016Location: Nyborg |
D5S bulbs are impossible to fit wrongly because of the base, and the way they're mounted. Cutoff will still be correct because of the projector. | ||
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Member No: #20936
Joined: Jul 21 2011Location: Ireland Fermanagh & Galway |
Wow that Philips LED is very expensive and very powerful, I can see why its not legal on UK roads but having looked at many H7 LED bulbs very few are deemed to be legal and most seem to have a wide disperse of light rather than a narrower beam at the moment I am leaning towards the Philips Xtreme Extreme Vision H7 +130% ( The last time I change bulbs on other cars I called the AA to change the bulbs as you have to have nimble fingers which I don't ) |
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Losty |
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Member No: #44439
Joined: Apr 11 2016Location: Nyborg |
That is correct, LED bulbs tend to have a little more flood than spotlight. X-treme vision is also a great halogen bulb, but it doesn't have that instant on/off effect (which I love). I find the backside of the C4GP headlight to be very accessible, and easy to change bulbs. There's also a fair amount of available space on the inside. This is my current light setup. - Click Here - |
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Member No: #20936
Joined: Jul 21 2011Location: Ireland Fermanagh & Galway |
I ordered the D5S 35w and they arrived within 4 days so now waiting for the up-rated H7 and H11 (fog light) to delivered so will have all bulbs fitted at same time. The only thing the worries me is the MOT as I was hoping to have done before fitting the bulbs, but the first available date is the 11 Jan |
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Losty |
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Member No: #44439
Joined: Apr 11 2016Location: Nyborg |
Wow, that was quick! Do you have any info on where they were sent from? (country). I takes 10 min max to change the bulbs. Will order a pair next month I think. |
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Member No: #20936
Joined: Jul 21 2011Location: Ireland Fermanagh & Galway |
They where sent from Hong Kong they price matched another company who where not on eBay or take PayPal |
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