danthaman01 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 Been driving a bit at night lately and it seems my lights arent very bright at all What can I do? I want to get better visability and a white light if I can.. I did a search of the forum but its just made me more confused Can I use a HID kit? Say something from DDM tuning or is this all illegal? or should I just upgrade the bulbs, if you have give me a suggestion of what you used please Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 Been driving a bit at night lately and it seems my lights arent very bright at all What can I do? I want to get better visability and a white light if I can.. I did a search of the forum but its just made me more confused Can I use a HID kit? Say something from DDM tuning or is this all illegal? or should I just upgrade the bulbs, if you have give me a suggestion of what you used please Cheers HID bulbs in non-HID ens is dangerous and illegal - the lens is not made for HID, and it scatters light into incoming drivers. Most countries require automatic headlight levelers to ensure that the light from a HID bulb cannot ever be mal-adjusted and blind oncoming drivers. Check your lens and reflectors are spotlessly clean, inside and out Fit new light bulbs, their output deteriorates with time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danthaman01 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 yeah I think I will go down the new bulb route.. any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 I got a set of some ultra white ones or something from repco, they are like $100 for a pack but are way birghter than OEM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 In order of cost: First thing to do is your reflectors aren't dirty or corroded (the shiny surface is aluminium and will corrode if the lamps leak). Then make sure the headlamps are aligned properly (check them on a proper beam setter - not against a wall). Then look at using a quality bulb (like Philips, Hella, or Osram from your local auto sparky - make sure they have an E mark and are low UV - this can damage polycarbonate lenses). Don't use cheap Chinese bulbs like Race Auto as the quality and bulb life can be sketchy and they can emit higher UV. You could also consider the +30% (light output) or +50% versions although they don't last as long. What ever you do make sure the bulb wattage is correct - if you use 70W bulbs you will melt lamp components. And don't touch the glass when you are installing them. If you still need more light for driving out of the city, you could look at additional driving lights (high beams only - you are only allowed 1 pair of low beams). And if you still have trouble, have an eye check.... HID burners in a non-HID headlamp is dangerous and illegal. Don't do it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted June 10, 2010 I've been using "Narva +50" forever now, Definately reccomended by me. Never had an issue with life of the bulbs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
