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Old Oct 20th, 2005, 10:22 AM   #1
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Lights!

Its getting a bit dark out lately and I've been less than impressed with the lights on my MCS. I don't have xenons as I didn't get the chilli pack which seems a bit of a mistake now

I've been considering getting some spot lights for the car but am I correct in assuming that they only work on high beam? Is it even legal to have spot lights that work on dipped beam?

I want better performance on dipped beam so what are my options? Will I notice much difference if I get some aftermarket bulbs? If so whats the absolute best most powerful ones I can fit that are a standard swap for the OEM ones?

Any help would be appreciated, I don't much fancy crashing cos I can't see where I'm going

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Old Oct 20th, 2005, 12:27 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Have a look at the choice of H7 bulbs at powerbulbs. I plummed for the philips blue vision as they came with whiter side lights too, their definatly brighter and whiter than the stock. Their only 30% brighter though as their blue. If you want 50% ones, philips, osram and powebubls all do 50% H7s. For 25 quid i was more than happy with mine, only had them a month so no idea on lifespan though.
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50% brighter & wont fry your wiring
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Old Oct 22nd, 2005, 12:17 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini
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50% brighter & wont fry your wiring
You can use them in the high beam too

How many watts? 65? 100?
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Old Oct 22nd, 2005, 12:29 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Side Marker Lights

Its it easy to remove them to replace with a different color, currently i have the amber covers looking to replace with white. PM me and me know.
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