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Whats the story with the new type headlight bulbs?

  • 17-03-2009 11:14pm
    #1
    Outkast_IRE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,516 ✭✭✭


    They give off a very blue light compared to normal bulbs dunno what they are called?
    Can you put them in any car ?
    How reliable are they?
    Are They Pricey?
    Are they ok for the nct?
    Thanks guys!!


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  • #2
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,240 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Xenons?
    No, unless you have a full conversion kit.
    Reliable enough!
    Yes
    Yes
    You're welcome!


  • #3
    HJL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 582 ✭✭✭HJL


    Maybe OP means HIDs?


  • #4
    papu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭papu


    You can get xenon look bulbs which just have a blue tint to them , giving a whiter beam.


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I'd say the OP is talking about those aftermarket halogen bulbs with the filter on them that gives off a bright blue light effect.


  • #6
    Johnboy Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 646 ✭✭✭Johnboy Mac


    Xenons, well worth the extra cost over std. bulbs. Ideally go for the H.I.D. kit but cost maybe an issue at €250-400.



    Edit: Replacement Xenons ''Brilliant White'' are about €18 a pair compaired to €10 for std. halogen bulbs. Try your local Motor Factors of those plonkers at Halfords.


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  • #7
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,240 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    This craze for bluish white lights is a bit misdirected. In any adverse weather conditions involving moisture in the air - rain, fog mist etc - bluish lights actually reduce visibility due to the glare of back-scatter from the water droplets in the air.

    A yellowish tinted light will actually improve driver visibility in poor weather, not to mention be less of glare hazard for other motorists.

    So in this country in particular, those bright bluish HIDs are probably an actual hinderance to night driving.


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