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pauls

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Xenon bulbs
« on: 15 September 2018, 12:50:16 »
Do the bulbs get tired.. the car is a 2004 and no sign in the service history of ever been replaced. Also is it worth upgrading these or just stick to original 4500 ones.
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Re: Xenon bulbs
« Reply #1 on: 15 September 2018, 13:21:27 »
Yes, they do.
When one of mine failed, I debated whether to replace it or spend the extra £6 and do both. I'm glad I did, as after replacing the blown one there was an obvious difference in both the light output and the colour.
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Re: Xenon bulbs
« Reply #2 on: 15 September 2018, 13:49:27 »
As said,new bulbs will make a very noticeable difference and worth the spend...make sure you do both though and advise to stick to OEM 4100k as above that wont give good light and look very chavv ;)
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Re: Xenon bulbs
« Reply #3 on: 15 September 2018, 14:34:26 »
They lose there bright white colour over time, a common sign of ageing is when they start turn a pink'ish colour
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Re: Xenon bulbs
« Reply #4 on: 15 September 2018, 18:27:06 »
Osram from igniteonline :y
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Re: Xenon bulbs
« Reply #5 on: 15 September 2018, 19:45:41 »
Yes, they degrade.  They still look bright if you look at them, but they don't illuminate too well.

Buy branded ones from a reputable supplier (lots of fakes around, particularly Osram) for longevity.  4200-4500k is the sweet spot for illumination, or 6k+ if looking for that chav look.
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Re: Xenon bulbs
« Reply #6 on: 17 September 2018, 09:02:55 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 September 2018, 19:45:41
They still look bright if you look at them

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Re: Xenon bulbs
« Reply #7 on: 17 September 2018, 13:16:29 »
Quote from: aaronjb on 17 September 2018, 09:02:55
Quote from: TheBoy on 15 September 2018, 19:45:41
They still look bright if you look at them


Did the car blink first?
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