H9 main beams

Darkbluediesel · 8th December 2013, 20:24

Hi everyone. I wonder if there's anyone out there who can help? I tried in Halfords yesterday to upgrade / improve the output of the main beams on my '05 Conn SE tourer. They seem alarmingly dim to me.

After much to-ing and fro-ing with different types, the young guy (who in fairness seemed to know what he was talking about) said that it had been factory-fitted with H9 bulbs, which are not what the guides suggest should be on it. Unfortunately, Halfords don't do them.

Any suggestions what I need to get a really powerful light, and where to find them? I even seem to be failing on ebay! Any advice or info would be gratefully received!

Nick.

suzublu · 8th December 2013, 20:32

As you've an 05 facelift model,you will,i presume,have H7 dipped,& H9 main projector lights.

Darkbluediesel · 8th December 2013, 20:53

Think so - I'm pretty sure what the Halfords guy said. Am I right in getting the impression that H9s are unusual, though? Can't find Halogen or Xenons.

suzublu · 8th December 2013, 21:00

H9's easily found,but,the main manufacturers,ie Osram,Phillips,don't do a high power bulb for that fitment.Or you could go LED,but that's another story

rich17865 · 8th December 2013, 21:10

I got my H9 bulbs from eBay, they were sold as philips but we're fake when they arrived.

You can tell as the end of the bulb didn't have the coated tip. They are outstandingly bright though. So I was pleased all the same.

T-Cut · 8th December 2013, 21:14

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Originally Posted by Darkbluediesel

Am I right in getting the impression that H9s are unusual, though? Can't find Halogen or Xenons.

They aren't a particularly popular bulb fitting so the big names like Philips and Osram don't bother. They're an expensive design. Something like this would do.

Having said that, H9 halogen bulbs are easily found. In fact they're all halogen anyway, but some may have a whiff of xenon to brighten them up.

rich17865 · 8th December 2013, 21:29

The ones I bought were to replace some blue versions, they were like a candle in a jar.

Darkbluediesel · 8th December 2013, 21:39

Thanks guys. I'll pursue ebay! If anyone's got a link to something, it would be much appreciated!

rich17865 · 8th December 2013, 21:54

These are the ones I have fitted

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=330729250349

crofts · 9th December 2013, 03:00

Osram on balance seem to be the more reliable. Their latest are called nightbreakers but don't know if they come in H9's
I don't find a problem with the better grade bulbs in the high beam light. The problem is I find I can only rarely use them due to oncoming traffic all the time

8th December 2013, 20:24	#1
Darkbluediesel Newbie Rover 75 Conn SE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Swansea Posts: 18 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	H9 main beams Hi everyone. I wonder if there's anyone out there who can help? I tried in Halfords yesterday to upgrade / improve the output of the main beams on my '05 Conn SE tourer. They seem alarmingly dim to me. After much to-ing and fro-ing with different types, the young guy (who in fairness seemed to know what he was talking about) said that it had been factory-fitted with H9 bulbs, which are not what the guides suggest should be on it. Unfortunately, Halfords don't do them. Any suggestions what I need to get a really powerful light, and where to find them? I even seem to be failing on ebay! Any advice or info would be gratefully received! Nick.

9th December 2013, 03:00	#10
crofts I really should get out more....... 2003 Rover 75 Conn. SE Auto Tourer 131 ps CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 2,512 Thanks: 38 Thanked 67 Times in 55 Posts	Headlight bulbs Osram on balance seem to be the more reliable. Their latest are called nightbreakers but don't know if they come in H9's I don't find a problem with the better grade bulbs in the high beam light. The problem is I find I can only rarely use them due to oncoming traffic all the time __________________ Rover 75 CDTi SE Connoisseur Tourer (2003) In desirable STARLIGHT SILVER (now restored to it's former glory with all the chrome !)

8th December 2013, 20:32	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	As you've an 05 facelift model,you will,i presume,have H7 dipped,& H9 main projector lights.

8th December 2013, 20:53	#3
Darkbluediesel Newbie Rover 75 Conn SE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Swansea Posts: 18 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Think so - I'm pretty sure what the Halfords guy said. Am I right in getting the impression that H9s are unusual, though? Can't find Halogen or Xenons.

8th December 2013, 21:00	#4
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	H9's easily found,but,the main manufacturers,ie Osram,Phillips,don't do a high power bulb for that fitment.Or you could go LED,but that's another story

8th December 2013, 21:10	#5
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	I got my H9 bulbs from eBay, they were sold as philips but we're fake when they arrived. You can tell as the end of the bulb didn't have the coated tip. They are outstandingly bright though. So I was pleased all the same.

8th December 2013, 21:29	#7
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	The ones I bought were to replace some blue versions, they were like a candle in a jar.

8th December 2013, 21:39	#8
Darkbluediesel Newbie Rover 75 Conn SE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Swansea Posts: 18 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks guys. I'll pursue ebay! If anyone's got a link to something, it would be much appreciated!

8th December 2013, 21:54	#9
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	These are the ones I have fitted http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=330729250349