Dull Headlights

placeman · 8th November 2007, 21:22

Hi
I have a 03 prefacelift 75,and the dipped beam is appalling ,full beam is not too bad.Are all 75 headlights really poor,or should i be looking for something here. When i looked closely at the lights ,the lense appeared to look cloudy,is this the norm ?
Thanks

GreyGhost · 8th November 2007, 21:31

Lenses should not be cloudy ever. They are certainly not the brightest but not something you should notice much. You could try different bulbs to improve the available light.
I had a list of available bulbs but seem to have mislaid it for the moment.

http://www.fasteronline.co.uk/produc...oducts_id=3607

http://www.fasteronline.co.uk/Philip...5c7ef2fc9380b7

These are just examples, Philips have a particularly good reputation.

Ross R75 · 8th November 2007, 22:22

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=6127

ColinB · 8th November 2007, 22:44

I use the Halfords Super Brilliance 50% brighter bulbs and the difference is startling.:SHOCKED:

GreyGhost · 8th November 2007, 22:49

Nice one Ross, had forgotten about that one.

z2mpd · 8th November 2007, 23:05

I recently bought the Philips X-treme Power H7 bulbs which are apparently 80% brighter. They are winning lots of awards including Which recently I believe.

They are not cheap (I think they cost about £30-£35 for 2) but its money well spent if it means you can see where you are going

! I got the H7 12v 55W for my 75 Contemporary. The reference number is 12972XPS2.

Hope that helps!

Jules · 8th November 2007, 23:51

Bright bulbs are all very well until you have to face them coming the other way!
My 260 has the Xenons factory fitted. I can't say I'm a great fan of the harsh lighting they give out.

It's about time they rated bulbs in Candle power as wattage seems to be meaningless these days, i.e some 55 Watt bulbs are brighter than others.

Any one else dislike Xenons or is it just me? I'm sure I heard somewhere they where going to outlaw some types of modern bulbs, but can't remember which

Keith · 9th November 2007, 18:04

At £400 per side OEM Xenons is not an upgrade I will be going for

I actually preffered the light quality of the projectors in my 260 to the Xenons in the 190 if I had to choose between the two

Ross R75 · 9th November 2007, 18:32

My personal belief is that you can't beat Xenons. The only way you get dazzled by an oncoming vehicle with xenons is if they're improperly aligned. Why pay £35 for a set of "high end" halogen bulbs that'll last 1-2 years when you can get xenons for around £45 and they'll last the life of the vehicle.

Its undoubtedly the most worthwhile upgrade I've done on my car and I include the synergy in this statement.

8th November 2007, 21:22	#1
placeman Regular poster 75 Connoisseur SE CDTI Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Haverhill Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dull Headlights Hi I have a 03 prefacelift 75,and the dipped beam is appalling ,full beam is not too bad.Are all 75 headlights really poor,or should i be looking for something here. When i looked closely at the lights ,the lense appeared to look cloudy,is this the norm ? Thanks

8th November 2007, 21:31	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Lenses should not be cloudy ever. They are certainly not the brightest but not something you should notice much. You could try different bulbs to improve the available light. I had a list of available bulbs but seem to have mislaid it for the moment. http://www.fasteronline.co.uk/produc...oducts_id=3607 http://www.fasteronline.co.uk/Philip...5c7ef2fc9380b7 These are just examples, Philips have a particularly good reputation. Last edited by GreyGhost; 8th November 2007 at 21:36..

8th November 2007, 22:22	#3
Ross R75 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 137 Thanked 229 Times in 156 Posts	http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=6127 __________________ Copperleaf R75 CDT 160

8th November 2007, 23:05	#6
z2mpd Newbie Rover 75 Contemporary SE CDTi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Sussex Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I recommend Philips X-treme Power H7 bulbs I recently bought the Philips X-treme Power H7 bulbs which are apparently 80% brighter. They are winning lots of awards including Which recently I believe. They are not cheap (I think they cost about £30-£35 for 2) but its money well spent if it means you can see where you are going ! I got the H7 12v 55W for my 75 Contemporary. The reference number is 12972XPS2. Hope that helps!

8th November 2007, 23:51	#7
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Bright bulbs are all very well until you have to face them coming the other way! My 260 has the Xenons factory fitted. I can't say I'm a great fan of the harsh lighting they give out. It's about time they rated bulbs in Candle power as wattage seems to be meaningless these days, i.e some 55 Watt bulbs are brighter than others. Any one else dislike Xenons or is it just me? I'm sure I heard somewhere they where going to outlaw some types of modern bulbs, but can't remember which __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

8th November 2007, 22:44	#4
ColinB Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Croydon, Surrey Posts: 1,141 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I use the Halfords Super Brilliance 50% brighter bulbs and the difference is startling.:SHOCKED:

8th November 2007, 22:49	#5
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Nice one Ross, had forgotten about that one.

9th November 2007, 18:04	#8
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	At £400 per side OEM Xenons is not an upgrade I will be going for I actually preffered the light quality of the projectors in my 260 to the Xenons in the 190 if I had to choose between the two

9th November 2007, 18:32	#9
Ross R75 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 137 Thanked 229 Times in 156 Posts	My personal belief is that you can't beat Xenons. The only way you get dazzled by an oncoming vehicle with xenons is if they're improperly aligned. Why pay £35 for a set of "high end" halogen bulbs that'll last 1-2 years when you can get xenons for around £45 and they'll last the life of the vehicle. Its undoubtedly the most worthwhile upgrade I've done on my car and I include the synergy in this statement. __________________ Copperleaf R75 CDT 160