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devonutopia · 16-12-2003, 23:03

Well, I said I would, so I nipped out with the camera, drove to a deserted lane just down the road out the village, stopped, and took a couple of piccies of the beam/s.

First, this is the dipped beam.

Second, this is the main beam spread with the Rallye bulbs (PS: I own this stretch of road.

)

And lastly this is the view, closer to the limit signs, from inside the car. (Yes, I own the signs as well... They were a pig to put up, I can say!)

I hope this gives a true idea of just HOW good these bulbs are.

fab16v · 16-12-2003, 23:12

Umm

They are very very bright Jason! Just don't use them too often, else they will melt your lenses! :p

FabiaTDi · 16-12-2003, 23:15

Bloomin 'eck those are BRIGHT!

mellowyellow · 16-12-2003, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by FabiaTDi

Bloomin 'eck those are BRIGHT!

Also they are illegal !

***Neo_VR*** · 16-12-2003, 23:40

so let me get this straight...
your using the visonplus headlight bulbs and rallye full beams?.. thats quite a combination..
(even tho the rallye are full beams and not dipped, are they still illegal?)

devonutopia · 16-12-2003, 23:53

Well - They're not illegal being in the car - but are as soon as I turn them on.

I know this accept it, and will take the risk like other people that run non-standard bulbs. I don't mind criticism - I kind of expected it - but the benefits of these lights for travelling along narrow lanes vastly outweigh the problems they cause on busy roads, when they should be off anyway - IMO.

(and a lot of my night journeys are on narrow, off the beaten track, lanes)

mellowyellow · 16-12-2003, 23:59

Jason , I wasn't criticising you .............far be it from me ! , just merely pointing out to other people who may be impressed with the lights and were thinking of getting some

fab16v · 17-12-2003, 00:01

I actually quite like the safety aspect of brighter lights from a personal view, but think with the xenons too, people wouldn't like me much!

Then again, thats no different to now then really!

**TaviaRS** · 17-12-2003, 08:41

Far canal, they are quite bright

Its amazing how much light those main beams are actually putting out, when you compare them to the dipped. OK, they are not as white, but they give a very good spread and a veeerrrrrry long range. As has been said, they are not legal for road use in Europe, however it would have to be proved that you intended to use them on the road. Also, having lived down in Zumerzet, I know exactly what you mean about the country lanes. Glad you like them.

What you need now are some fog lights. I have some spare 150w bulbs

Be safe, Be seen!

devonutopia · 17-12-2003, 09:52

After the trouble someone from the South Wales area had with fog light covers, and with my history, I think I'd better leave the fogs alone. I hardly use them anyway really.

andy ellis · 17-12-2003, 20:04

He he I'm waiting for mine to be delivered!!!!!

***DGW*** · 17-12-2003, 20:45

Remind me of the wattage please, Jason. And do you think there is some risk of melting the tarmac ahead of the car when stationary?

Pythix · 17-12-2003, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

your using the visonplus headlight bulbs and rallye full beams?.. thats quite a combination..

Forgive my ignorance here

.......

:confused :Can someone spell this in the finite detail that I obviously require!!!!

What bulbs are installed where??? I thought the H4 bulb was both dipped and main, there was a fog bulb and one sidelight bulb?!?!??

***Neo_VR*** · 17-12-2003, 23:18

IIRC the Fabia and Octy have 3 seperate bulbs... the sidelight bulbs (W5W), the Dipped bulb (H7) and the main beam (i *think* its H1)

TBC - if anyone wants to correct me?

FabiaTDi · 17-12-2003, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

IIRC the Fabia and Octy have 3 seperate bulbs... the sidelight bulbs (W5W), the Dipped bulb (H7) and the main beam (i *think* its H1)

TBC - if anyone wants to correct me?

depends if you have xenons or not..

***Neo_VR*** · 17-12-2003, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by FabiaTDi

depends if you have xenons or not..

Hmm, should have known you would show up.. :o
arnt Xenons expensive if they "break" .. /me gets hammer out

devonutopia · 18-12-2003, 00:15

Okay - I can see some confusion is apparent, and I'm not surprised given all the brand name and bulb sizes being thrown about so....

I have a pair of Philips Vision Plus 55W bulbs as my dipped beam bulbs, legal and clearer because of "whiter light" I'm sure they're H7 size

With this order came a free pair of blue sidelight bulbs, which are also legal because they shine white as normal - they just look good when off. Dunno the size to be honest - standard sidelight bulb size I should think.

Now.... the main beam bulbs I have now are illegal - Philips Rallye 100W. They produce an excellent amount of light for travelling along narrow lanes and "deserted" carriageways. They sit on their own to the side of the sidelight/dipped beam arrangement. There seemed to be enough space around the bulb, inside the fitting, to dissipate any heat. Tarmac melting (or plaggy lense covers) should not be an issue unless I leave them on for ages and ages... The size? I thought they were H4 - but I could be wrong. TBH I don't remember.

Mr.Peck · 18-12-2003, 05:22

:llol: :llol: Here is Pic of my new lights :llol: :llol:

rich1068 · 18-12-2003, 08:31

Are they shots of the roof lining in a Superb?

**TaviaRS** · 18-12-2003, 09:54

Octavia (without Xenons)
H4 for the dipped and main beam (single bulb)
H3 for the foglights

Octavia (with Xenons)
H3 fog
H3 mainbeam (IIRC)

Fabia (without Xenons)
H7 dipped
H3 main

Fabia (with Xenons)
H7 main

Not sure about foglight bulbs for the Fabia, sorry, but I would imagine H3.

IIRC all models have the W5W sidelights

16-12-2003, 23:03	#1
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	Light Pics Well, I said I would, so I nipped out with the camera, drove to a deserted lane just down the road out the village, stopped, and took a couple of piccies of the beam/s. First, this is the dipped beam. Second, this is the main beam spread with the Rallye bulbs (PS: I own this stretch of road. ) And lastly this is the view, closer to the limit signs, from inside the car. (Yes, I own the signs as well... They were a pig to put up, I can say!) I hope this gives a true idea of just HOW good these bulbs are. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

16-12-2003, 23:12	#2
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Members Car: Hyundai Coupe V6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Umm They are very very bright Jason! Just don't use them too often, else they will melt your lenses! :p __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

16-12-2003, 23:15	#3
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,001 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bloomin 'eck those are BRIGHT! __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

16-12-2003, 23:40	#5
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,484 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	so let me get this straight... your using the visonplus headlight bulbs and rallye full beams?.. thats quite a combination.. (even tho the rallye are full beams and not dipped, are they still illegal?) __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

16-12-2003, 23:53	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	Well - They're not illegal being in the car - but are as soon as I turn them on. I know this accept it, and will take the risk like other people that run non-standard bulbs. I don't mind criticism - I kind of expected it - but the benefits of these lights for travelling along narrow lanes vastly outweigh the problems they cause on busy roads, when they should be off anyway - IMO. (and a lot of my night journeys are on narrow, off the beaten track, lanes) __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

16-12-2003, 23:59	#7
mellowyellow Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In the land of Stella . Posts: 2,378 Members Car: Yellow Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jason , I wasn't criticising you .............far be it from me ! , just merely pointing out to other people who may be impressed with the lights and were thinking of getting some __________________ See , the problem is that God gives men a brain and a penis , and only enough blood to run one at a time !

17-12-2003, 00:01	#8
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Members Car: Hyundai Coupe V6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I actually quite like the safety aspect of brighter lights from a personal view, but think with the xenons too, people wouldn't like me much! Then again, thats no different to now then really! __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

17-12-2003, 08:41	#9
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Far canal, they are quite bright Its amazing how much light those main beams are actually putting out, when you compare them to the dipped. OK, they are not as white, but they give a very good spread and a veeerrrrrry long range. As has been said, they are not legal for road use in Europe, however it would have to be proved that you intended to use them on the road. Also, having lived down in Zumerzet, I know exactly what you mean about the country lanes. Glad you like them. What you need now are some fog lights. I have some spare 150w bulbs Be safe, Be seen!

17-12-2003, 09:52	#10
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	After the trouble someone from the South Wales area had with fog light covers, and with my history, I think I'd better leave the fogs alone. I hardly use them anyway really. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

17-12-2003, 20:04	#11
andy ellis Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,289 Members Car: Fabia Jabba TDi & Citroen C4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	He he I'm waiting for mine to be delivered!!!!!

17-12-2003, 20:45	#12
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,300 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 208 Times in 157 Posts	Remind me of the wattage please, Jason. And do you think there is some risk of melting the tarmac ahead of the car when stationary? __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

17-12-2003, 23:18	#14
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,484 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	IIRC the Fabia and Octy have 3 seperate bulbs... the sidelight bulbs (W5W), the Dipped bulb (H7) and the main beam (i think its H1) TBC - if anyone wants to correct me? __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

18-12-2003, 00:15	#17
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	Okay - I can see some confusion is apparent, and I'm not surprised given all the brand name and bulb sizes being thrown about so.... I have a pair of Philips Vision Plus 55W bulbs as my dipped beam bulbs, legal and clearer because of "whiter light" I'm sure they're H7 size With this order came a free pair of blue sidelight bulbs, which are also legal because they shine white as normal - they just look good when off. Dunno the size to be honest - standard sidelight bulb size I should think. Now.... the main beam bulbs I have now are illegal - Philips Rallye 100W. They produce an excellent amount of light for travelling along narrow lanes and "deserted" carriageways. They sit on their own to the side of the sidelight/dipped beam arrangement. There seemed to be enough space around the bulb, inside the fitting, to dissipate any heat. Tarmac melting (or plaggy lense covers) should not be an issue unless I leave them on for ages and ages... The size? I thought they were H4 - but I could be wrong. TBH I don't remember. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

18-12-2003, 08:31	#19
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,708 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are they shots of the roof lining in a Superb? __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

18-12-2003, 09:54	#20
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Octavia (without Xenons) H4 for the dipped and main beam (single bulb) H3 for the foglights Octavia (with Xenons) H3 fog H3 mainbeam (IIRC) Fabia (without Xenons) H7 dipped H3 main Fabia (with Xenons) H7 main Not sure about foglight bulbs for the Fabia, sorry, but I would imagine H3. IIRC all models have the W5W sidelights Last edited by TaviaRS; 16-09-2004 at 09:38. Reason: Edited Fabia Xenon main beam bulb type on advice from Xavier

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