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02-22-2014, 05:54 PM | #1 |
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Osram nightbreaker plus vs phillips extreme
I need new bulbs for my e90 and ive been hunting the forum for nearly an hour with no real conclusion.
So what im after is peoples opinions on the 2 different makes of bulbs of people that use/have used either bulb. Pictures would be very handy aswel obviously in the dark, looking through old threads there in the daylight, wanting a white bright bulb with hopefuly not much blue tint at all. Also will want sidelights to match if anyone can recommend. Thanks Reece
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02-23-2014, 02:36 AM | #3 |
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I had the Philips bulbs on my E46 and they were spot on.
Philips do the Xtreme Vision sidelights as well... http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/ph...-w5w-t10-4000k Obviously not the cheapest bulbs but I got fed up of cheap bulbs off Ebay keep blowing. There's usually always a discount code for PowerBulbs anyway.
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02-23-2014, 01:35 PM | #6 |
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I used Osram Nightbreakers on my old Freelander and they were ok but not amazing. For the E91 I fitted philips - they are easily the best halogen bulbs I've ever used. End of.
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Looks like theres only 1 option then, thanks for all your replies, saves me wasting money trying cheap bulbs off ebay
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ha! Just saw this thread...
Are there any issues with using "after market" bulbs like Philips BlueVision Ultra H7 Headlight Bulbs (Twin Pack) or the Osram ones? Are there any electronic or error codes? I hope that it doesn't affect bmw warranty either? Which brand is the most reliable and offer good brightness? I wouldn't might changing the oem yellow lights to something white and bright! |
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See my thread. |
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02-23-2014, 11:42 PM | #12 |
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I have tried a lot of different bulbs, like Osram Ralley 65W H7, Osram Night Breakers H7, Philips xtreme Vision H7 (my current bulb for one year) and I feel that there is not much of difference between the Osram NB and Philips xtreme Vision. The area where Philips wins is in, longer beam and better focussing with a clear cut off. Forget photographs since they do not say very much. Instead here is a subjective comparison of a very famous higher power bulb (osram ralley) vs Philips EV.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...ighlight=raj55 Last edited by raj55; 02-23-2014 at 11:54 PM.. |
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Is there a layman's guide to all the terms: halo rings, angel eyes, corona rings (BMW use this in E90 LCI brochure).
For standard halogens the difference between pre-LCI and LCI is the daytime "yellowy" corona rings and the headlight cover? Are HID H7s a waste of money might as well get Extreme Vision? http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/ph...-w5w-t10-4000k Philips X-treme Vision LED W5W T10 4000K Bright White (Twin Pack) The sidelights / parking lights aren't road legal so why would you buy them? I can just get 2 Extreme Vision H7s for my dipped as I rarely use the main beam H7s - nothing wrong having OEM main beams but Extreme Vision dipped? BMW Specialist will fit a pair for £10 - is this a good price? I'm not comfortable with the procedure in the manual but will watch him and learn! I could learn from YouTube though? |
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If you're considering paying for someone to fit your bulbs, I wonder what you do when a door is sticky or a drawer won't open in your house.
Manual days through the wheel arch, but if you've got smallish hands it can be done through the bay. Either way have the bonnet up for extra light. No ones going to check if you're sidelights are road legal, as long as they're white/yellow it's fine. |
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Yeah, I'm definitely not good at DIY. Tried it once, not my thing. So yes, will be taking the car to my local specialist. Will do my oil, air filter, brake fluid service earlier too. Luckily for me, never had a sticky door! |
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02-24-2014, 11:59 AM | #18 |
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take your car to the Halfords and they will change the bulbs for you. Just buy one of their good H7 brands.
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so just for clarification, if i only change the bulbs to phillips extreme white, my DRL will be white and not yellow?
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