Xenon lights - why 100W ?

workaholic_ro · 24th June 2009, 21:30

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.

Departed · 24th June 2009, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by workaholic_ro

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.

In the UK and I expect most of the EU, you aren't allowed to use thes high power bulbs on the road. As you say they are so bright they dazzle. At least you can see the oncoming driver as they crash into you!

StevenWilliams · 25th June 2009, 08:19

If you read it it clearly states "100W BULBS ARE NOT APPROVED FOR ROAD USE"

ianfletcher · 25th June 2009, 08:50

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.

T-Cut · 25th June 2009, 09:02

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.

TC

pab · 25th June 2009, 15:57

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

capese21 · 25th June 2009, 18:50

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.

E.

24th June 2009, 21:30	#1
workaholic_ro Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cluj Posts: 551 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	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. __________________ Renee Descartes walks into a bar, the bartender says 'sir can I get you a martini 'Descartes says 'I don't think...' and he disappears Cheers, Fidel

25th June 2009, 08:19	#3
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	If you read it it clearly states "100W BULBS ARE NOT APPROVED FOR ROAD USE" __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

25th June 2009, 08:50	#4
ianfletcher I really should get out more....... BMW 1 series Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bolton Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 12 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	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.

25th June 2009, 09:02	#5
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	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. TC

25th June 2009, 15:57	#6
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	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

25th June 2009, 18:50	#7
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	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. E.