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leon1982 · May 11th, 2004, 01:02 AM

Hi guys..just wanna let you guys know..I just bought a pair of Philips Blue Vision headlight bulbs
The reason I replaced the bulbs is the factory bulbs are just too dim. I couldnt see anything when driving at night. Anyone had the same problem?

The new bulbs specs are the same as the factory ones..55 watts..but the result is much better, they give more light..I'd say about 3-4 times better than the factory bulbs. The look is also not bad at all..close to factory bulbs only a bit whiter

So if you dont want to spend a fortune for upgrading the bulbs..Blue vision is the way to go

'THE MIGHTY IMP' · May 11th, 2004, 01:08 AM

I have had the same headlight bulbs (non Xenon) since October 2001, and I can see just fine..

Maybe they are different over there.. I guess we'll never know!

leon1982 · May 11th, 2004, 05:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by THE MIGHTY IMP

I have had the same headlight bulbs (non Xenon) since October 2001, and I can see just fine..

Maybe they are different over there.. I guess we'll never know!

not sure 'bout that..maybe they are different

KenL · May 11th, 2004, 07:03 AM

I too think the MINI headlights are poor.

I replaced the bulbs with Philips ones and thought they only brought a small improvement.

Ezzer · May 11th, 2004, 08:01 AM

Agree exactly as leon1982 - I thought they factory ones were fine until last winter set upon us - got the Philips blues and wow and behold - I can see!! Not as 'blue' as they were now after 4 - 5 months and also, the beam seems to have changed after the install - seems to be higher (or too high!). But overall great!

Paul · May 11th, 2004, 09:17 AM

The Blue Vision are mostly for looks, although I'm sure they'll offer a small improvement. The better bulbs are Vision Plus. Also, Osram's equivalent (Silver Star I think) has gained much praise recently too.

The Vision Plus and Silver Star claim about a 50% improvement over standard halogens.

KenL · May 11th, 2004, 10:30 AM

That's the ones I bought Paul. Didn't think they made that much difference.

Hopefully the new MINI headlamps will be better.

Damo · May 11th, 2004, 11:01 AM

Yeah I thought the standard MINI bulbs where pants, and I'm with Paul, the Vision Plus were brilliant for the dipped beam.

When i got the new mota I made sure I got Xenons. I then popped the Vision Plus into my main/full beam, and my god, you don't half notice the differance then!

Vision Plus are excellent for Main beam. Looking at spots lext so may upgrade the bulbs in them to!

johnlondonw3 · May 11th, 2004, 01:26 PM

Ok now Im confused ,Ive got a MCS ,the Xenons are only on dip,so to improve main beam what would you all recommend ?

Damo · May 11th, 2004, 09:58 PM

Philips Vision Plus, but I here the Osram equivalent are excelent to. 50% extra brightness

mikeythemini · May 11th, 2004, 10:05 PM

The silver star are excellent
myself - I have gone for 100 watt Lucas in the main beam (but don't tell the rozzers

)

May 11th, 2004, 01:02 AM	#1
leon1982 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Local Time: 12:10 PM Posts: 316 Offline	Philips Blue Vision Hi guys..just wanna let you guys know..I just bought a pair of Philips Blue Vision headlight bulbs The reason I replaced the bulbs is the factory bulbs are just too dim. I couldnt see anything when driving at night. Anyone had the same problem? The new bulbs specs are the same as the factory ones..55 watts..but the result is much better, they give more light..I'd say about 3-4 times better than the factory bulbs. The look is also not bad at all..close to factory bulbs only a bit whiter So if you dont want to spend a fortune for upgrading the bulbs..Blue vision is the way to go

May 11th, 2004, 01:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
'THE MIGHTY IMP' Grinny's the Mini 4 me! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 971 Offline	I have had the same headlight bulbs (non Xenon) since October 2001, and I can see just fine.. Maybe they are different over there.. I guess we'll never know! Ian M Grinny the mini - Trippin the light fantastic!

May 11th, 2004, 07:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	I too think the MINI headlights are poor. I replaced the bulbs with Philips ones and thought they only brought a small improvement. Red/Black R56 Cooper

May 11th, 2004, 10:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	That's the ones I bought Paul. Didn't think they made that much difference. Hopefully the new MINI headlamps will be better. Red/Black R56 Cooper

May 11th, 2004, 10:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	The silver star are excellent myself - I have gone for 100 watt Lucas in the main beam (but don't tell the rozzers ) Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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May 11th, 2004, 05:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
leon1982 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Local Time: 12:10 PM Posts: 316 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by THE MIGHTY IMP I have had the same headlight bulbs (non Xenon) since October 2001, and I can see just fine.. Maybe they are different over there.. I guess we'll never know! not sure 'bout that..maybe they are different

May 11th, 2004, 08:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ezzer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 143 Offline	Agree exactly as leon1982 - I thought they factory ones were fine until last winter set upon us - got the Philips blues and wow and behold - I can see!! Not as 'blue' as they were now after 4 - 5 months and also, the beam seems to have changed after the install - seems to be higher (or too high!). But overall great!

May 11th, 2004, 09:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 40,709 Offline	The Blue Vision are mostly for looks, although I'm sure they'll offer a small improvement. The better bulbs are Vision Plus. Also, Osram's equivalent (Silver Star I think) has gained much praise recently too. The Vision Plus and Silver Star claim about a 50% improvement over standard halogens.

May 11th, 2004, 11:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 10,650 Offline	Yeah I thought the standard MINI bulbs where pants, and I'm with Paul, the Vision Plus were brilliant for the dipped beam. When i got the new mota I made sure I got Xenons. I then popped the Vision Plus into my main/full beam, and my god, you don't half notice the differance then! Vision Plus are excellent for Main beam. Looking at spots lext so may upgrade the bulbs in them to!

May 11th, 2004, 01:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
johnlondonw3 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 691 Offline	Ok now Im confused ,Ive got a MCS ,the Xenons are only on dip,so to improve main beam what would you all recommend ?

May 11th, 2004, 09:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 10,650 Offline	Philips Vision Plus, but I here the Osram equivalent are excelent to. 50% extra brightness

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