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hyprblu · Jan 20th, 2006, 02:05 AM

I have xenons for low beam but the high beam are pretty pathetic. Been looking at fittinng new globes (bulbs for UK'ers). Looking between Crystalvision from Phillips and Xenon from Hella. Anyone had experience of which is better?

SteveM3 · Jan 20th, 2006, 04:34 PM

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product...est_h7_50.html
The (northern hemisphere) names may be different but the bulbs are probably the same.

minigolf · Jan 21st, 2006, 03:06 AM

IMO you're not going to dramatically improve your high beams with a simple globe upgrade. I don't really believe the magic numbers (eg. 50% more light etc) that are on the labels. If you want to make a big improvement I reckon you'd need to up the wattage (at your risk) or fit some driving lights. I have the OEM driving lights, and while they may not be as bright as some 100w aftermarket spotties, they do make quite an improvement for night time driving on the open road.

obehave · Jan 21st, 2006, 03:12 AM

The Silverstars make a nice difference.
Like minigolf said though, DLs make a difference

SteveM3 · Jan 21st, 2006, 09:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

IMO you're not going to dramatically improve your high beams with a simple globe upgrade. I don't really believe the magic numbers (eg. 50% more light etc) that are on the labels. If you want to make a big improvement I reckon you'd need to up the wattage (at your risk) or fit some driving lights. I have the OEM driving lights, and while they may not be as bright as some 100w aftermarket spotties, they do make quite an improvement for night time driving on the open road.

Agreed, the bulbs make the light brighter but no better coverage/range. Plus the spots look
great on a Mini

.

hyprblu · Jan 23rd, 2006, 01:40 AM

Thanks everyone...will have to look at DL's then. Must say that for a car that can do 200+ KPH the high beam is pretty pathetic.

Bilbo Baggins · Jan 23rd, 2006, 02:00 AM

I find the stock high beams very good, after I corrected the factory aim.

See here for correct aiming; http://www.danielsternlighting.com/

Jan 20th, 2006, 02:05 AM	#1
hyprblu MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:17 AM Posts: 326 Offline	Which High Beam Lamps to use I have xenons for low beam but the high beam are pretty pathetic. Been looking at fittinng new globes (bulbs for UK'ers). Looking between Crystalvision from Phillips and Xenon from Hella. Anyone had experience of which is better?

Jan 20th, 2006, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 10:17 PM Posts: 1,800 Offline	http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product...est_h7_50.html The (northern hemisphere) names may be different but the bulbs are probably the same. Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

Jan 21st, 2006, 03:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:17 AM Posts: 14,071 Offline	IMO you're not going to dramatically improve your high beams with a simple globe upgrade. I don't really believe the magic numbers (eg. 50% more light etc) that are on the labels. If you want to make a big improvement I reckon you'd need to up the wattage (at your risk) or fit some driving lights. I have the OEM driving lights, and while they may not be as bright as some 100w aftermarket spotties, they do make quite an improvement for night time driving on the open road. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jan 21st, 2006, 09:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 10:17 PM Posts: 1,800 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf IMO you're not going to dramatically improve your high beams with a simple globe upgrade. I don't really believe the magic numbers (eg. 50% more light etc) that are on the labels. If you want to make a big improvement I reckon you'd need to up the wattage (at your risk) or fit some driving lights. I have the OEM driving lights, and while they may not be as bright as some 100w aftermarket spotties, they do make quite an improvement for night time driving on the open road. Agreed, the bulbs make the light brighter but no better coverage/range. Plus the spots look great on a Mini . Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

Jan 23rd, 2006, 02:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 8,854 Offline	I find the stock high beams very good, after I corrected the factory aim. See here for correct aiming; http://www.danielsternlighting.com/ Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

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Jan 21st, 2006, 03:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	The Silverstars make a nice difference. Like minigolf said though, DLs make a difference

Jan 23rd, 2006, 01:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
hyprblu MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:17 AM Posts: 326 Offline	Thanks everyone...will have to look at DL's then. Must say that for a car that can do 200+ KPH the high beam is pretty pathetic.

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