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Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
« Reply #110 on: 21 March 2008, 18:42 »
Ok, so you were all right, I can't get anywhere NEAR the bulbs :(

I think I might have to take the bumper off :(

Yeah its not as bad as it seems TBH give it a go :afro: http://home.nycap.rr.com/brandonc/headlight/

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Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
« Reply #111 on: 21 March 2008, 18:55 »
I think I need a good stint of time set aside for this :)

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Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
« Reply #112 on: 21 March 2008, 19:01 »
I think I need a good stint of time set aside for this :)

Yeah an a dry day. But is said wont take as long as you might think  :wink:
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Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
« Reply #113 on: 21 March 2008, 19:03 »
I've only really noticed recently how scratched up the car is.  I wish I was rich enough to get it re-sprayed!

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Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
« Reply #114 on: 21 March 2008, 19:06 »
I've only really noticed recently how scratched up the car is.  I wish I was rich enough to get it re-sprayed!

Try some good polish - Might get rid of some of them  :smiley:

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Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
« Reply #115 on: 22 March 2008, 10:26 »
I wish I had a nice new R32 bumper to be replacing the old one with when I do it :)

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Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
« Reply #116 on: 22 March 2008, 20:08 »
Just been outside to check out the bulbs in the dark.  Wow!  They're much much brighter than the old ones, more white, and shine further.  Excellent purchase, the best upgrade yet! :)

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Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
« Reply #117 on: 22 March 2008, 22:54 »
Just been outside to check out the bulbs in the dark.  Wow!  They're much much brighter than the old ones, more white, and shine further.  Excellent purchase, the best upgrade yet! :)

Good job done mate :afro: glad your happy with them - this forum is great isn't it!!!
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Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
« Reply #118 on: 31 March 2008, 15:51 »
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if you're planning to use the W5W as sidelights, they don't fit, the factory xenons use H6W for sidelights.

I just got told the above, is it true 'cos this is what the site says:

http://www.powerbulbs.com/bulb_finder.asp?cat1=39&make_id=45&model_id=444&year_id=444&bulb=4

So do i need these? : http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=29

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Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
« Reply #119 on: 31 March 2008, 16:25 »
So do i need these? : http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=29

yes

main beam is H7:

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_list.asp?cat1=39&cat2=24

dipped is D2S:

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_list.asp?cat1=39&cat2=37

although if you're replacing them i'd consider a higher temperature light

will get back to you with indicator

EDIT

the indicator is a H21W

http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b.pl/h21w%7C12v%7C21w%7Cbay9s~ece.html

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