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Offline mk2bal

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h4 bulbs for mk2
« on: 02 May 2011, 19:30 »
what bulbs are the best for mk2's? been looking at philips h4 extremes and vision plus.. can see the extremes are more expensive, so im guessing brighter. i wouldnt mind something bright and white, but not too keen on a blue or yellow look. what can you lot vouch for?? also just to add, ive already got an uprated loom kit.

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Re: h4 bulbs for mk2
« Reply #1 on: 02 May 2011, 20:05 »
Osram Nightbreakers and Ring Max 100% are 2 I have used with an uprated loom on my mk2.  Recommend either of them.

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Re: h4 bulbs for mk2
« Reply #2 on: 02 May 2011, 20:08 »
Got night breakers. not too shabby. Had phillips ICE white ones whatever they were called and the were pretty good.

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Re: h4 bulbs for mk2
« Reply #3 on: 02 May 2011, 22:56 »
Are the uprated looms any good? do they work?

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Re: h4 bulbs for mk2
« Reply #4 on: 03 May 2011, 08:05 »
Are the uprated looms any good? do they work?

all it does is put spots on a designated supply rather than shared
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Re: h4 bulbs for mk2
« Reply #5 on: 03 May 2011, 08:44 »
Are the uprated looms any good? do they work?

Yes they do - a cost effective upgrade.  More info here: http://www.matey-matey.com/uprated_headlight_wiring.shtml


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Re: h4 bulbs for mk2
« Reply #6 on: 03 May 2011, 09:41 »
Mine doesn't have anything to do with spots (as I don't have spots). It gives the headlights a dedicated supply from the battery so they can draw the current they require. The old feed becomes the trigger wires for the relay

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Re: h4 bulbs for mk2
« Reply #7 on: 03 May 2011, 09:54 »
Mine doesn't have anything to do with spots (as I don't have spots). It gives the headlights a dedicated supply from the battery so they can draw the current they require. The old feed becomes the trigger wires for the relay

i made my own - left headlights alone and wired spots through deignated supply though relay
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Offline dubber36

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Re: h4 bulbs for mk2
« Reply #8 on: 03 May 2011, 11:41 »
Mine doesn't have anything to do with spots (as I don't have spots). It gives the headlights a dedicated supply from the battery so they can draw the current they require. The old feed becomes the trigger wires for the relay

i made my own - left headlights alone and wired spots through deignated supply though relay

Surely dip needs improving as much as main beam?
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Re: h4 bulbs for mk2
« Reply #9 on: 03 May 2011, 11:44 »
Mine doesn't have anything to do with spots (as I don't have spots). It gives the headlights a dedicated supply from the battery so they can draw the current they require. The old feed becomes the trigger wires for the relay

i made my own - left headlights alone and wired spots through deignated supply though relay

Surely dip needs improving as much as main beam?

mine was ok until put mains on then the lot dimmed badly
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