Reflectors v's Halogen Projectors - Page 2

Gino · 9th February 2019, 15:52

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

Copilot · 9th February 2019, 16:16

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.

Dorchester2 · 9th February 2019, 16:31

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Just for a change as I have factory xenons, for H7 https://www.powerbulbs.com/product/piaa-hyper-arros-h7
H1 https://www.powerbulbs.com/product/piaa-hyper-arros-h1
Osram & Philips are also very good

Excuse my dull-wittedness but it's still not entirely clear in my mind.
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...

suzublu · 9th February 2019, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Dorchester2

Excuse my dull-wittedness but it's still not entirely clear in my mind.
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...

Ok, I have factory xenon dipped beam lights, main beam are H9 halogen bulbs to which I've fitted PIAA bulbs.

Dorchester2 · 9th February 2019, 16:45

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Ok, I have factory xenon dipped beam lights, main beam are H9 halogen bulbs to which I've fitted PIAA bulbs.

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.

suzublu · 9th February 2019, 16:49

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Originally Posted by Dorchester2

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.

This might help you understand

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=108189
D2S xenon bulb

Dorchester2 · 9th February 2019, 17:03

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!

suzublu · 9th February 2019, 17:06

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Originally Posted by Dorchester2

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!

It does Arnaud, just needs finding

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...splay.php?f=28

Dorchester2 · 9th February 2019, 17:14

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Originally Posted by suzublu

It does Arnaud, just needs finding

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...splay.php?f=28

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).

suzublu · 9th February 2019, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Dorchester2

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, given the different case (Mk1 Cowley, Mk1 Longbridge, Mk2 and maybe 75 vs ZT).

All MK2's are projectors

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