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Thanks for the responses gents, although it doesn't really answer my question
Should I bother replacing my reflectors with projectors? Or just buy more upgraded bulbs? Thanks, Rob
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Hi Robert
I also feel the reflectors are not so efficient as I initially thought. I think there's a significant improvement in illumination with projectors but in the end what matters is the bulb you use on it. Have you considered a Xenon option? Try to contact Rick. He is the guy regarding headlights.
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PIAA looks definitely better, shinier & more powerful than the original halogen reflectors I've got in my Mk1 Cowley built. But in my case, to improve as much as possible, which could be the best for a direct bulb swap? I assume that PIAA are still halogen ones. You tell me you've factory Xenons... why then going for PIAA if the former are better? BTW I didn't understand clearly @impvan what you told us. In short & clear words, what does that mean and which kind of bulbs would you advise? I'm lost...
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Hence I assume that PIAA & the like are the best I could fit on my mk1 Cowley built, because when I ask if D2S HID Xenon bulbs are compatible with 1999 / 2000 Rover 75, the answer is nay. The socket may likely be different.
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Thank you soooo much for your time & patience @suzublu.
Shame that the link you gave me doesn't appear in the How-To section. I swear I've read lots of pages before asking (as usual), but all I read made me more & more confused instead of enlightening me!
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I'm definitely an ass... But to my discharge if that How-To gives you a clear idea of what you've got, unfortunately it isn't so clear to tell you precisely - eventually with links or pics - what you're able to fit instead of what you've got, from the most ordinary to the best, types being different (Mk1 Cowley, Mk1 Longbridge, Mk2 and maybe 75 vs ZT).
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