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24th June 2009, 21:30 | #1 |
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Xenon lights - why 100W ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-75-99-XENON-HID-CAR-FOG-BULBS-100W_W0QQitemZ250367132368QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ca rsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3a4b0b42d0&_ trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A4|39%3A 1|72%3A1683|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A200
Question as in the title. BTW, I'm using the old 55W halogen bulbs and I'm satisfied. What brings new xenon... and why 100W except blinding everyone coming from the front? OTOH 400W+350W(fan)+at least 100W(for the rest) is close to the alternator power limit.
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25th June 2009, 08:19 | #3 |
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If you read it it clearly states "100W BULBS ARE NOT APPROVED FOR ROAD USE"
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25th June 2009, 08:50 | #4 |
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I had some fitted to my previous car and they arent no different to normal bulbs really so just a waste of money plus they only last 5 minutes especially at that price for all those bulbs. A pair of decent bulbs costs that much just for one pair.
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Genuine xenon HIDs run at only 35 watts, so power consumption is no guide to the brightness of lamps. It's been reported that 100w bulbs may well be very bright initially, but they run so hot the filament suffers , brightness falls and they soon blow. Also important to remember is the lights circuit is designed around the standard bulbs, so overheating of the wiring and lamp case is likely.
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these 100 watt so called xenon bulbs are intended for track and show use only,the heat they generate will melt bulb holders and lenses
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They are just cheap and nasty bulbs with a bit of blue paint on. If you want to upgragde your headlight bulbs get a pair of Osram Night Breaker about £25 and much better than standard ones.
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