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75% of the output from a Xenon bulb, 25% of the cost, fits standard

  • 14-10-2010 8:46am
    #1
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭


    HIR Bulbs
    http://www.finemotoring.com/

    Lot of guys on the US BMW forums have switched to these and report excellent results.

    - Fits standard bulb (halogen) fitting
    - Cheaper than Xenons (note real Xenons require a 7,000v pulse start from a dedicated ballast, the blue "Xenon bulbs" you buy on the cheap are junk and not Xenon at all)



    Might get some to try out as an alternative to Osram Nightbreakers (which these should easily outperform).


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  • #2
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Let us know how you get on, looking to upgrade the lights on the bike.


  • #3
    nogoodnamesleft
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭nogoodnamesleft


    What wattage does the bulb draw? Is it standard (55w)?


  • #4
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    nogoodnamesleft wrote: »
    What wattage does the bulb draw? Is it standard (55w)?

    Yep, totally standard in that manner. They were apparently designed as a stepping stone to Xenons but the OEM market made the shift faster than the bulb makers got the product out.


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