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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: Andy A on 18 November 2016, 17:18:37

Title: H1 and H7 bulbs
Post by: Andy A on 18 November 2016, 17:18:37

Before I buy are the Osram Night Breaker or the Phillips Extreme more suited to the standard Omega 2.2 CD's headlights?

Anyone using either and what's your thoughts?

Thanks

Title: Re: H1 and H7 bulbs
Post by: amazonian on 18 November 2016, 17:26:24

I can only say that the nightbreakers I had on my old Dti were slightly better than the standard bulbs, but not as good as the xenons I have now. IMHO.

 :)

Title: Re: H1 and H7 bulbs
Post by: Andy A on 18 November 2016, 19:16:31

Quote from: amazonian on 18 November 2016, 17:26:24

I can only say that the nightbreakers I had on my old Dti were slightly better than the standard bulbs, but not as good as the xenons I have now. IMHO.

 :)

Makes you wonder whether if its worth the change.
 
Thanks 

Title: Re: H1 and H7 bulbs
Post by: steve6367 on 18 November 2016, 19:52:54

Quote from: Andy A on 18 November 2016, 19:16:31

Quote from: amazonian on 18 November 2016, 17:26:24

I can only say that the nightbreakers I had on my old Dti were slightly better than the standard bulbs, but not as good as the xenons I have now. IMHO.

 :)

Makes you wonder whether if its worth the change.
 
Thanks

They are better, but not massively - also won't last as long. Having said that I have them in both of mine with Xenons.

Title: Re: H1 and H7 bulbs
Post by: Stargazer57N on 18 November 2016, 21:10:22

I fitted some Halford 120% brighter bulbs to my Omega the other week and they made a massive difference, I can actually see the animals before I turn them into roadkill now.  ;)

Title: Re: H1 and H7 bulbs
Post by: Nick W on 18 November 2016, 21:28:04

Quote from: Stargazer57N on 18 November 2016, 21:10:22

I fitted some Halford 120% brighter bulbs to my Omega the other week and they made a massive difference, I can actually see the animals before I turn them into roadkill now.  ;)

If they achieve that by higher wattages, you should be aware that the plastic headlamp lens melts easily.

Title: Re: H1 and H7 bulbs
Post by: Stargazer57N on 18 November 2016, 21:48:18

No it's not done by wattage just checked the box as I kept my old ones in them as spares and the new ones are 55 watts. Don't know how they work but they do.

Title: Re: H1 and H7 bulbs
Post by: steve6367 on 18 November 2016, 21:58:43

Quote from: steve6367 on 18 November 2016, 19:52:54

Quote from: Andy A on 18 November 2016, 19:16:31

Quote from: amazonian on 18 November 2016, 17:26:24

I can only say that the nightbreakers I had on my old Dti were slightly better than the standard bulbs, but not as good as the xenons I have now. IMHO.

 :)

Makes you wonder whether if its worth the change.
 
Thanks

They are better, but not massively - also won't last as long. Having said that I have them in both of mine with Xenons.

Without

Title: Re: H1 and H7 bulbs
Post by: Stargazer57N on 18 November 2016, 22:23:15

Andy I might be worth checking that your head light lenses aren't  tarnished/deteriorated as that has a massive difference to your light out put.

Title: Re: H1 and H7 bulbs
Post by: Andy A on 19 November 2016, 09:21:07

Quote from: Stargazer57N on 18 November 2016, 22:23:15

Andy I might be worth checking that your head light lenses aren't  tarnished/deteriorated as that has a massive difference to your light out put.

I'll be out in the cold wet working on my son.s car brakes this morning. I will have a good look at them.

Thanks

Title: Re: H1 and H7 bulbs
Post by: atann on 20 November 2016, 03:03:52

Quote from: Stargazer57N on 18 November 2016, 22:23:15

Andy I might be worth checking that your head light lenses aren't  tarnished/deteriorated as that has a massive difference to your light out put.

My nearside light lenses is yellow and faded, though I have xenons in my CDX. Does the deterioration effect xenons as badly? Can't see much difference between my clear offside when reflected on other cars?

Title: Re: H1 and H7 bulbs
Post by: Andy A on 24 November 2016, 15:08:19

Just got a set of H1 Osram Night Breakers. Fitted the O/S one and when it gets dark, will see if there is any difference between that and the N/S standard.

Also got the 3M headlight restore kit to try.

Thanks