Osram Nightbreaker

gofaster_s13 · 30-01-2009 11:30pm #1

After reading some reviews on here about Osram nightbreaker bulbs I thought I'd try a set in my 2004 caddy van in H4 fitment(2 new headlights fitted 1 month ago). First I fitted new 60/55w tungsram H4 bulbs focused the headlights on the beamsetter and then measured the light output. and afterwards brought the van out for a spin. Back to workshop and removed the standard bulbs and fitted the osram bulbs and again checked focus and measured light output very little light output differance, out for another drive definatly a whiter/bluer colour from the beam but definatly not "Nightbreakers" My verdict, definatly not worth the extra cost for what is basically just a slightly differant coloured beam without much extra light output, I'm going back to my 130/90w bulbs.

jayok · 31-01-2009 12:17am

gofaster_s13 wrote: »

I'm going back to my 130/90w bulbs.

Well I know you tried the standard H4 55/60W, but you went back to 90/130W? :eek: What did you expect miracles from the Night Breakers? If you want more light, get proper HIDs

edit: if you can get OEM HIDs for a Caddy (I don't know?)

Senna · 31-01-2009 12:27am

I put a set into my prelude, though they were very good, gave a noticeable difference and thats all you can ask of a bulb. Plus there not much dearer that standard if you buy them on the net.

edit, i put these in after i put a non oem set of HID's into the car, the housing was just not suitable at all, sent the light all over the road. I'd say i blinded a few driver on the short test drive with them.

Fishtits · 31-01-2009 12:33am

Anytime I've fitted a non standard bulb it has resulted in vastly reduced service life...

Made in China syndrome?

gofaster_s13 · 31-01-2009 12:04pm

Did buy them on the net and still over twice the price of ordinary bulbs, not worth the extra for very little extra light output imo

atlantean · 31-01-2009 2:54pm

Does the 130/90s not cause any problems with the wiring? With that high amperage I'd be afraid of melt down! Still, some cars have better wiring than others.

gofaster_s13 · 31-01-2009 3:13pm

They're wired through relays using heavier wire.

Whosbetter? · 31-01-2009 3:52pm

What about those special bulbs you can get at Halfords? cant rem the name of them, but they're about 20 euro.
Are they any good?

Berty · 01-02-2009 10:11am

Where can I buy a nightbreaker H11? Besides the Internet.

Galway Limerick or Cork or anywhere in between would be helpful.

Osram Nightbreaker

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