H7 Bulbs

VikkiVRS · 03-04-2005, 18:32

My drivers side bulb has stopped working. Its a H7 55w Bulb. Stick with the standard Philips bulb or go for a different one?

Snoopy · 03-04-2005, 18:45

has the bulb definately gone, or has the fuse blown for it! each individual bulb is fused. this is what happened to mine. might be worth a look? if not, go for an upgrade. one of those all weather blue type ones look great, but you would have to replace the other side too.

WW_VRS · 03-04-2005, 21:42

I would always recommend replacing in pairs - the other one is bound to go at virtually the same time anyway (unless it was the fuse, as pointed out).

Wardy · 04-04-2005, 02:13

If its definitely the bulb that's gone, I'd replace with Philips VisionPlus. Highly recommended.

£25 from http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/

Steve

ScoobyChris · 04-04-2005, 08:39

Personally, I'd go with the Osram Silverstars over the Philips ones.

Philip's Rallye main beam bulbs are highly recommended though

Chris

philc · 04-04-2005, 09:18

I'd vote for Phillips Vision plus. They give a much whiter light, and a better spread.

Phil

mcbunny · 04-04-2005, 09:20

i have no probs on silver stars and rallye's

silvrs · 04-04-2005, 12:55

I've got the Osrams fitted and they're a great improvement over std. Brought them off eBay for around £16.

sofung86 · 04-04-2005, 17:01

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk is a good one, at £11.99 for a pair its pretty cheap, plus they are bluer than the philips ones, tried and tested.

Wardy · 04-04-2005, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by sofung86

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk is a good one, at £11.99 for a pair its pretty cheap, plus they are bluer than the philips ones, tried and tested.

Why is bluer better? What make were these bulbs? Surely the whiter the light the better the visibility

Steve

WW_VRS · 04-04-2005, 20:46

It depends on the circumstances what colour light is 'best'. Brighter tends to be better regardless - it's down to personal preference what colour you feel is best for you.

mcbunny · 04-04-2005, 20:50

well 4250k is best colour temp as thats daylight

03-04-2005, 18:32	#1
VikkiVRS Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: cheshire Posts: 405 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	H7 Bulbs My drivers side bulb has stopped working. Its a H7 55w Bulb. Stick with the standard Philips bulb or go for a different one? __________________ PROUD TO BE IN ORANGE JMK2'S SWMBO NOW MARRIED WE DID IT EXCELLENT DAY

03-04-2005, 21:42	#3
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,702 Thanks: 43 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	I would always recommend replacing in pairs - the other one is bound to go at virtually the same time anyway (unless it was the fuse, as pointed out). __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Fabia vRS alloys for sale incl tyres, spare wheel with tyre + spare tyre - make me an offer via PM

04-04-2005, 02:13	#4
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,488 Thanks: 357 Thanked 249 Times in 240 Posts	If its definitely the bulb that's gone, I'd replace with Philips VisionPlus. Highly recommended. £25 from http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/ Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

04-04-2005, 08:39	#5
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,090 Thanks: 15 Thanked 322 Times in 280 Posts	Personally, I'd go with the Osram Silverstars over the Philips ones. Philip's Rallye main beam bulbs are highly recommended though Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

04-04-2005, 09:18	#6
philc Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Not far from some places, but a long way from others. Posts: 3,123 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	I'd vote for Phillips Vision plus. They give a much whiter light, and a better spread. Phil __________________ "A good diesel, like a good whisky, should be strong, smooth and slightly smokey"

03-04-2005, 18:45	#2
Snoopy Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: east yorkshire Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	has the bulb definately gone, or has the fuse blown for it! each individual bulb is fused. this is what happened to mine. might be worth a look? if not, go for an upgrade. one of those all weather blue type ones look great, but you would have to replace the other side too.

04-04-2005, 09:20	#7
mcbunny Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: York Posts: 2,601 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i have no probs on silver stars and rallye's __________________ First step to recovery is admitting you have a problem Hi, my name is Mike and I own a Skoda and to top it all off it’s a diesel.

04-04-2005, 12:55	#8
silvrs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 236 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've got the Osrams fitted and they're a great improvement over std. Brought them off eBay for around £16.

04-04-2005, 17:01	#9
sofung86 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South East UK Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk is a good one, at £11.99 for a pair its pretty cheap, plus they are bluer than the philips ones, tried and tested. __________________ The Beijing Badboy

04-04-2005, 20:46	#11
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,702 Thanks: 43 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	It depends on the circumstances what colour light is 'best'. Brighter tends to be better regardless - it's down to personal preference what colour you feel is best for you. __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Fabia vRS alloys for sale incl tyres, spare wheel with tyre + spare tyre - make me an offer via PM

04-04-2005, 20:50	#12
mcbunny Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: York Posts: 2,601 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	well 4250k is best colour temp as thats daylight __________________ First step to recovery is admitting you have a problem Hi, my name is Mike and I own a Skoda and to top it all off it’s a diesel.

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