Octavia Headlight Bulbs-which Type

Stuart_J · 17-09-2003, 08:11

Looking to fit some Brighter Headlight bulbs to my 2003 4x4 Octavia, What bulb type (fitting) do I ask for

Stuart

**TaviaRS** · 17-09-2003, 08:17

IIRC, its the normal H4.

***ColinD*** · 17-09-2003, 08:26

Yep H4, Phillips vision Plus are good, although Des has some very bright ones, can't recall what they were though

**TaviaRS** · 17-09-2003, 09:15

Des has:

Blue tint headlight bulbs
Part No.7213,H4 type
By Nokia
55/60w > 90/100w upgrade
Cost, £24 per/pair
Supplier, IP

They are very blue when switched off, but do give a nice light at night (its very daylightish).

Stuart_J · 17-09-2003, 09:30

Ta Jon,

just one question

who the flying duck are IP & do you have a contact No

Stuart

**TaviaRS** · 17-09-2003, 09:43

IP are Impossible Performance:

Unit 14 Neptune Close
Medway city Estate,
Rochester,
Kent ME2 4LT

01634 710777

You could also try the Phillips Vision Plus bulbs which give a nice light and are quite bright, or if you wish to go the wrong side of legality, the Phillips Rallye bulbs are good, 90/100 . Prices are £19.50 & £25.90 inc VAT and P&P from www.powerbulbs.com. Another alternative which gives similar light to Des' are the Phillips Blue Vision H4, again from Powerbulbs @ £22.90 for the pair

**TaviaRS** · 17-09-2003, 10:07

Well, I've just ordered a set of each of the ones from Powerbulbs, just for comparative testing

SkodiRS · 17-09-2003, 10:13

I got the Blue Vision Ultras from Powerbulbs.

The side light bulbs do emit a nice blue light and the main light is very white. Lights up the road nicely but in retrospect probably would have gone for the Vision Plus for the extended light path.

Fabpreza · 17-09-2003, 10:28

Another recommendation for Powerbulbs - on-line and reliably quick. I went for the Philips Vision Plus ones for my 4x4 as they've worked well on previous cars (a lot better for the Impreza).

Expect better performance but not Xenon standards and you won't go far wrong

Rob

***ncarring*** · 17-09-2003, 10:35

I have Osram Silverstars - better than standard, but not amazingly so.

Yes the bulbs are H4.

ac16161 · 17-09-2003, 12:38

Does anyone have experience of using the Philips All Weather bulbs that are on the Powerbulb site?

Adam.

Stuart_J · 17-09-2003, 12:44

Thanks all

Just ordered the Plasma 85 watts from IP, meant to be as bright as 100's but friendlier to the wiring, didnt want to fit 100's or 130's & blow the loom halfway across Europe. Probably OK but not taking a chance !!

Stuart

**TaviaRS** · 17-09-2003, 12:54

Adam, no haven't tried them, even forgot to order some

Ordered 3 different sets for testing but somehow missed those. Might order a set next week to compare. At least I won't be stuck if I blow a bulb

redbaron · 17-09-2003, 13:34

dont bother with the halfords bulbs... tied them in mine little or no diff...

anyone tried the xenon upgrade kits on www.vagparts.com
?

fen_l&k · 17-09-2003, 14:13

Butt's have the OE Xenon lamps listed @ around £395 each IIRC. Just a tad more expensive than Vagparts then!!

***ncarring*** · 17-09-2003, 14:15

Howard you can't hide in here you know - you were going to do some work IIRC

fen_l&k · 17-09-2003, 14:30

**TaviaRS** · 18-09-2003, 10:29

The bulbs I ordered yesterday arrived this morning

Top marks to www.powerbulbs.com , very impressed!

**TaviaRS** · 18-09-2003, 10:32

Just opened the package, and hey, they've sent me some free Phillips Blue Vision Ultra Sidelights!

Now I really am impressed, I'd heard they were a good company to use and I've recommended them in the past but this is the first time I've used them. I WILL be using them again

Jon

JayTee · 18-09-2003, 11:38

ffelan,
Just had a look at the Xenon light upgrade kit and I think the legality of these is questionable.
I am sure that you have to have headlamp auto level system and wash if you use xenon light units?

Incidentally, I have also used Powerbulbs in the past and I would confirm that their service is 1st class!

John.

17-09-2003, 08:11	#1
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,554 Thanks: 37 Thanked 79 Times in 72 Posts	Octavia Headlight Bulbs-which Type Looking to fit some Brighter Headlight bulbs to my 2003 4x4 Octavia, What bulb type (fitting) do I ask for Stuart __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

17-09-2003, 08:17	#2
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	IIRC, its the normal H4. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

17-09-2003, 08:26	#3
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,206 Thanks: 18 Thanked 137 Times in 69 Posts	Yep H4, Phillips vision Plus are good, although Des has some very bright ones, can't recall what they were though __________________ ColinD - 97/100 Limited Edition Octavia vRS < For Sale www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner. E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

17-09-2003, 09:15	#4
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Des has: Blue tint headlight bulbs Part No.7213,H4 type By Nokia 55/60w > 90/100w upgrade Cost, £24 per/pair Supplier, IP They are very blue when switched off, but do give a nice light at night (its very daylightish). __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

17-09-2003, 09:30	#5
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,554 Thanks: 37 Thanked 79 Times in 72 Posts	Ta Jon, just one question who the flying duck are IP & do you have a contact No Stuart __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

17-09-2003, 09:43	#6
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	IP are Impossible Performance: Unit 14 Neptune Close Medway city Estate, Rochester, Kent ME2 4LT 01634 710777 You could also try the Phillips Vision Plus bulbs which give a nice light and are quite bright, or if you wish to go the wrong side of legality, the Phillips Rallye bulbs are good, 90/100 . Prices are £19.50 & £25.90 inc VAT and P&P from www.powerbulbs.com. Another alternative which gives similar light to Des' are the Phillips Blue Vision H4, again from Powerbulbs @ £22.90 for the pair __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

17-09-2003, 10:07	#7
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Well, I've just ordered a set of each of the ones from Powerbulbs, just for comparative testing __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

17-09-2003, 10:13	#8
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	I got the Blue Vision Ultras from Powerbulbs. The side light bulbs do emit a nice blue light and the main light is very white. Lights up the road nicely but in retrospect probably would have gone for the Vision Plus for the extended light path. __________________ Adrian.

17-09-2003, 10:28	#9
Fabpreza Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SE Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Another recommendation for Powerbulbs - on-line and reliably quick. I went for the Philips Vision Plus ones for my 4x4 as they've worked well on previous cars (a lot better for the Impreza). Expect better performance but not Xenon standards and you won't go far wrong Rob

17-09-2003, 10:35	#10
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,864 Thanks: 15 Thanked 86 Times in 74 Posts	I have Osram Silverstars - better than standard, but not amazingly so. Yes the bulbs are H4. __________________ Nick

17-09-2003, 12:38	#11
ac16161 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bracknell Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Does anyone have experience of using the Philips All Weather bulbs that are on the Powerbulb site? Adam.

17-09-2003, 12:44	#12
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,554 Thanks: 37 Thanked 79 Times in 72 Posts	Thanks all Just ordered the Plasma 85 watts from IP, meant to be as bright as 100's but friendlier to the wiring, didnt want to fit 100's or 130's & blow the loom halfway across Europe. Probably OK but not taking a chance !! Stuart __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

17-09-2003, 12:54	#13
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Adam, no haven't tried them, even forgot to order some Ordered 3 different sets for testing but somehow missed those. Might order a set next week to compare. At least I won't be stuck if I blow a bulb __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

17-09-2003, 13:34	#14
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,261 Thanks: 9 Thanked 51 Times in 46 Posts	dont bother with the halfords bulbs... tied them in mine little or no diff... anyone tried the xenon upgrade kits on www.vagparts.com ? __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

17-09-2003, 14:13	#15
fen_l&k Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Deepest Fenland Posts: 2,559 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Butt's have the OE Xenon lamps listed @ around £395 each IIRC. Just a tad more expensive than Vagparts then!! __________________ Howard Octavia TDi L&K in Cayenne Member of the exclusive "Social Misfits" and "Objectionable To55ers" community

17-09-2003, 14:15	#16
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,864 Thanks: 15 Thanked 86 Times in 74 Posts	Howard you can't hide in here you know - you were going to do some work IIRC __________________ Nick

17-09-2003, 14:30	#17
fen_l&k Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Deepest Fenland Posts: 2,559 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	__________________ Howard Octavia TDi L&K in Cayenne Member of the exclusive "Social Misfits" and "Objectionable To55ers" community

18-09-2003, 10:29	#18
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	The bulbs I ordered yesterday arrived this morning Top marks to www.powerbulbs.com , very impressed! __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

18-09-2003, 10:32	#19
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Just opened the package, and hey, they've sent me some free Phillips Blue Vision Ultra Sidelights! Now I really am impressed, I'd heard they were a good company to use and I've recommended them in the past but this is the first time I've used them. I WILL be using them again Jon __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

18-09-2003, 11:38	#20
JayTee Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	ffelan, Just had a look at the Xenon light upgrade kit and I think the legality of these is questionable. I am sure that you have to have headlamp auto level system and wash if you use xenon light units? Incidentally, I have also used Powerbulbs in the past and I would confirm that their service is 1st class! John. __________________ John Thomson Seat Toledo Sport DSG TDi - Platinum Grey Sunroof, Bi-Xenons, 17" Alloys, Park Sensors, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Rear Sliding Seats, Spare Wheel! (yes, it is optional )

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