eadlights

I did fit a set of 100/80W in a Lada once, brilliant light and no-one kept their high beam on when approaching me for a second longer than they had to ;-) However the major cautions are a) make sure the wiring can take it. I wouldn't be surprised if the wires are rated fairly closely just to save money. If so you may have to fit a relay and extra wires. b) they are probably illegal. Now I don't care and I doubt that a copper could tell if they did a roadside check but... and c) it's just occurred to me that there may be plastic elements in the headlights which may not take the extra heat eg. a diffuser like XMs have in the dip beam or plastic headlight reflectors.

I've heard good reports of the 50% brighter bulbs from reputable makers like Phillips for example although some people say they don't last as long.

if using head light bulbs over the type rated then the chances are that with wiring deterioration over time a melt down of wiring "could " occur apart from the fact that you know uk legislation shows higher rating bulbs as being illegal for road use and you accept this then to use a higher rating bulb i suggest rewiring to include relays and cables which "can" handle the load

I wouldn't recommend. Speaking from experience, I did that exact same thing about 8 years ago in a car I had and it ruined the reflector plate in my head lamp casing. The amount of heat produced from one of those little f%$#ers is extraordinary. I say no it. Malc made a good point, try those 50% brighter bulbs from Phillips...I've read the same thing, they are good, or go for a HID conversion. Will cost a bit but will dramatically improve night driving visibility. Dan

Chris,

I installed some super brights from halford as they were doing buy 1 get 1 free. Came in a gold box, top of their range. The light that is emmitted is far more white than the bosch and other brands. Things do appear a lot clearer. No heat problems and they pull the same current as normal ones. A good buy if they are still 2 for 1. strangely good in fog.

Regards G

a set of 130/90 H4BU in a persons car, and would like any feed back with any problems that they might get or if they could fit higher watts bulbs.

So what where they called??? i cant go into Halfords looking for a gold box lol.also if i can find out which ones they are i might fit them to my car, thanks from chris

box lol.also if i can find out which ones they are i might fit them to my car,

They are Halfrauds own brand 50% brighter. You will see them. Bought a pair yesterday (BOGOF), and got a £10 voucher to use next week.

Took me a long time to work bogof out. I thought it was a personal message to me as a customer.