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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => PETROL => Topic started by: Special K on September 27, 2013, 10:08:17

Title: What headlight bulb?
Post by: Special K on September 27, 2013, 10:08:17: Hi, I've got a headlight out, just the bulb has blown.
i dropped into a supercheap quickly today during work and their little list of whats compatible for what cars did even list anything with an "i" prefix from hyundai. no i30, i20, i40 etc.
and as i wasn't in the car and haven't even had a look didn't know what bulb to get.

any recommendations?
Title: Re: What headlight bulb?
Post by: druggist on September 27, 2013, 14:51:32: Low beam is H7, hi beam is H1
Title: Re: What headlight bulb?
Post by: Asterix on September 27, 2013, 17:51:35: Quote from: druggist on September 27, 2013, 14:51:32
Low beam is H7, hi beam is H1

:whsaid:

If you want lots of light, you can buy one of those + 50% (or more) bulbs, but they will not last very long time. If you buy a "normal" one, the light will of course not be as bright, but it will last longer.
Title: Re: What headlight bulb?
Post by: rustynutz on September 28, 2013, 02:22:34: Have fun replacing the globe, Special K.... :)

Best option is to pull the headlight completely out. Some reckon it's a bugger of a job, others, including myself find it very easy... :D

A search of the forum will bring up a "how to" ...good luck! :goodjob:
Title: Re: What headlight bulb?
Post by: Just Rick on September 28, 2013, 09:00:31: like others have said H1 and H7,highs and lows respectively,I have tried al large variant of globes and I have found the best all round for cost and light levels is the repco pre packs
Title: Re: What headlight bulb?
Post by: Keith on September 28, 2013, 13:46:42: Here in the UK I bought and fitted some Halfords updated examples which are still working fine after 6 months. The H1's are 448XHS designated and rated 80 watts, Xenon HID style.
The H7's are designated 477LB are rated at 55 watts called "Laser Blue"
All up cost £30.
Title: Re: What headlight bulb?
Post by: Special K on September 29, 2013, 12:22:08: Quote from: Asterix on September 27, 2013, 17:51:35

If you want lots of light, you can buy one of those + 50% (or more) bulbs, but they will not last very long time. If you buy a "normal" one, the light will of course not be as bright, but it will last longer.

i grabbed a philips +30% one. seemed a compromise. haha

Quote from: rustynutz on September 28, 2013, 02:22:34
Have fun replacing the globe, Special K.... :)

Best option is to pull the headlight completely out. Some reckon it's a bugger of a job, others, including myself find it very easy... :D

A search of the forum will bring up a "how to" ...good luck! :goodjob:

yeah was nice and easy. took all of 5min to swap.

thanks all.
Title: Re: What headlight bulb?
Post by: Just Rick on September 29, 2013, 12:30:29: Quote from: Special K on September 29, 2013, 12:22:08

yeah was nice and easy. took all of 5min to swap.

thanks all.
Yes doesn't take long,I have just swapped my park lights out for coloured ones,Blue for Ctril and Purple for Bruce,mind you the blue ones look the best.
Title: Re: What headlight bulb?
Post by: rustynutz on September 29, 2013, 12:43:13: That's a bit naughty, Rick! :snigger:
Title: Re: What headlight bulb?
Post by: Just Rick on September 29, 2013, 12:45:06: you know me Rusty D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F. :rofl:
Title: Re: What headlight bulb?
Post by: Keith on September 29, 2013, 12:56:34: I'm with Rick! My sidelights are a pale green lol! And do I GAF anymore? :whistler:
Title: Re: What headlight bulb?
Post by: rustynutz on September 29, 2013, 13:16:05: What rebels! :lol: