|
|
Post by stusco on Nov 17, 2019 19:06:56 GMT 1
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2019 19:30:45 GMT 1
i would hazard a guess at being chinese made and delivered from china
have a look at some of the feed back on the globes, you could buy an english pink bath mat from the same seller though
|
|
|
|
Post by earthman on Nov 17, 2019 19:59:34 GMT 1
Are you thinking of using them in a bike that has an headlight that were designed with halogen bulbs in mind? If you do get one, I'd like to know what you think of the beam pattern it produces and whether or not it passes an mot. How about a laser instead?  Video below contains car headlights, interesting comparison of beam patterns starts at 3.10 |
|
|
|
Post by stusco on Nov 17, 2019 20:03:04 GMT 1
Are you thinking of using them in a bike that has an headlight that were designed with halogen bulbs in mind? If you do get one, I'd like to know what you think of the beam pattern it produces and whether or not it passes an mot. How about a laser instead? Video below contains car headlights, interesting comparison of beam patterns starts at 3.10 I’m hoping to upgrade the headlight bulb on my RG as it’s like a candle ,I’ve a mate tried something similar on his bmw 1000r but it made it worse |
|
|
|
Post by earthman on Nov 17, 2019 20:36:12 GMT 1
Are you thinking of using them in a bike that has an headlight that were designed with halogen bulbs in mind? If you do get one, I'd like to know what you think of the beam pattern it produces and whether or not it passes an mot. How about a laser instead? Video below contains car headlights, interesting comparison of beam patterns starts at 3.10 I’m hoping to upgrade the headlight bulb on my RG as it’s like a candle ,I’ve a mate tried something similar on his bmw 1000r but it made it worse Something doesn't sound right to me, have you checked the bulb holder contacts/wires for corrosion for example? Or maybe the reflector is at fault? How about trying a new bulb at least?? |
|
|
|
Post by stusco on Nov 17, 2019 20:38:59 GMT 1
I’ve exaggerated about the candle but compared to modern headlights that how it looks to me I’m just looking for a better bulb if that’s possible
|
|
|
|
Post by earthman on Nov 17, 2019 20:50:22 GMT 1
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2019 15:36:26 GMT 1
They are a very bright light
We have similar where I work, a few guys trialled them and other types for night driving eg cool blue, silverstar and the like in outback NSW, they found that the Plus 130 type got very tiring on the eyes due to the whiteness of the light and preferred the bluer tinge
I have them in my own vehicle, a Pathfinder, and whilst bright they don't give much more range than a standard halogen, it is a bit brighter however I think on a standard reflector, particularly 35 year old ones, you aren't going to get much benefit from them
when I flick on the LED spotlights though its daylight for about a kilometer
|
|
|
|
Post by bare on Nov 21, 2019 20:53:52 GMT 1
Hmmm Whats' wrong with the Venerable H4? LC headlight is design limited.
Beyond that I too was once on a Brighter Bulb Binge for my Saab.
Bought/tried 3 types of 'advertised' as better bulbs (including the Silverstars).
They proved disappointing to say the least.
Then someone suggested replacing the Low Beam bulb with a High beam one (got to cut a tab on the bulb base to allow it to fit)
A genuine instant improvement. (High beam bulbs are allowed a higher wattage than low beam ones and the claimed better ones.
Certainly over the Stoopid priced / overhyped High Zoot Bulbs.. On MY car at least. Still using them actually :-)
|
|
|
|
Post by 4l04ever on Nov 21, 2019 21:01:05 GMT 1
|
|
|
|
Post by JonW on Nov 21, 2019 22:23:25 GMT 1
I use the same Osrams in my Evo headights, used Phillips before in other cars. All were better than the stock bulb I found, but none are like my LED headlights in my modern car.
Ive got various higher output H4s in my bikes, easy to fit and about as good as incandescent bulbs will be without melting anything or blinding oncoming traffic.
|
|
tomtom1
Thrash Merchant
Leeds
Posts: 355
|
Post by tomtom1 on Nov 21, 2019 23:04:21 GMT 1
I've tried lots of different types of bulbs in my cars and bikes, xenon, LED, blue tinge to takeaway the yellowness, and to be honest a few are a whiter light when you look at the headlight, but non projected anymore light on the road, a mate has a HID kit on his hyabusa but once again, the headlights are brilliant white but don't throw anymore light in the road.
|
|
|
|
Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 22, 2019 10:25:30 GMT 1
That's a good point tomtom
I've noticed a similar thing locally with street lighting
They have changed most of them to LED but what it does is cause more contrast between the really bright white light patches and the darker shadowy areas which makes it difficult to see what's not in the bright lit areas
Its like glare. And I don't think the led's spread light as well as a standard light
Steve
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 13:11:32 GMT 1
Yes, exactly what Bare has said and i definitely agree with tomtom
The normal lights we use allow a better degree of distinguishing between light and shadow, in Aus we have a particular problem with kanga hoppies entering our road system, on low beam with the silverstar, +130 etc you have difficulty in picking up the movement of the silhouette of the animal as it tracks across your view if there is an oncoming vehicle, we don't have street lights on our outback highways
The yellowy light that normal H4's give are actually better, and i do a lot of night driving, hence i have the LED spotlights that give daylight for a kilometer, for picking up that movement as there is not as much distinction between light and dark as there is with the new fan dangled ones
And as bare says the reflector is the limiting factor
|
|
|
|
Post by earthman on Nov 22, 2019 16:40:27 GMT 1
It's the same story with high end torches (flashlights) when it comes to selecting a cool white or natural tint, personally I prefer a CW hand held torch, generally they provide a bit more throw/distance but maybe not so good at showing up wildlife etc in the woods.
To some degree it depends on the individual/human eye I think, we all see things slightly differently I guess.
|
|
Video below contains car headlights, interesting comparison of beam patterns starts at 3.10 
