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FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 11:02 pm
by mik
Rather than post info again, thought i would just link to
this on TLF.
I've used Osram Silverstar and Nightbreaker Halogen bulbs in the past and always been pleased with the results. I had no idea until recently that they had introduced Nightbreaker versions of HID bulbs too.
Just fitted a pair - easy job - see above link for details.
Re: FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:14 pm
by campbell
Funnily enough the mighty TT has just blown a dipped bulb so will try the nightbreakers
(Old tech halogens tho)
Re: FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:05 am
by mxvx
mik wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 11:02 pm
Rather than post info again, thought i would just link to
this on TLF.
I've used Osram Silverstar and Nightbreaker Halogen bulbs in the past and always been pleased with the results. I had no idea until recently that they had introduced Nightbreaker versions of HID bulbs too.
Just fitted a pair - easy job - see above link for details.
Cheers Mik - will get some ordered
Stewart
Re: FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:55 pm
by a4drk
Beware with those Osram bulbs - Im sure there are fakes kicking about.
It was on Fake Britain.
Pretty sure it was that bulb
Make sure you buy off a reputable seller - ie avoid ebay
David
Re: FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:56 pm
by a4drk
Can you just not fit an after market HID kit ?
Thats what I done to my S2 & it works great
Re: FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 7:42 pm
by campbell
Illegal as I understand it. Blinds other drivers as no auto-levelling.
Or so I heard.
Bulbs coming from Auto Bulbs Direct. Used them a few times. Ta for tip off tho.
Re: FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 7:44 pm
by a4drk
You also need to have headlamp washers
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Re: FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 8:19 pm
by woody
And the new MOT rules from this summer specifically ban retrofitted hid bulbs.
Re: FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:08 pm
by mik
1. Got these on Amazon. The boxes have hologrammed ID stickers with a unique code for each bulb that you can verify on their website. All checked out fine. The Osram website also shows bulb markings you can verify.
B. The Evora has HIDs as std. These are legal e-marked replacement HID bulbs that provide more light.
Re: FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:17 pm
by campbell
mik wrote:1. Got these on Amazon. The boxes have hologrammed ID stickers with a unique code for each bulb that you can verify on their website. All checked out fine. The Osram website also shows bulb markings you can verify.
B. The Evora has HIDs as std. These are legal e-marked replacement HID bulbs that provide more light.
Yep all good there. We were going x-purpose with good ol halogens there!
I'd love HIDs on the TTD but daft money to do it right.
Shall post findings ref new halogen nightbreakers all the same.
Re: FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:01 am
by neil
There are HID's on the Evora? It's a shame the Exige still just has a couple of candles which look impossible to upgrade as they've used HB3A bulbs.
Re: FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 1:07 pm
by tut
My 2004 TT 225 had HID's, had to replace one for the MOT.
In fact I think I ended up with two sets so may have a spare in the garage.
tut
ps:- also have a spare HID dipped for an S2 Elise/Exige as had to replace one on N3.
Re: FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 1:15 pm
by Sanjøy
LED and laser is where its at. The loaner wagon has LED and they are very crisp.
I'd still be tempted with aftermarket and then swap them over at MOT time. 340rr had them and it was literally night and day.
Actually do you not get LED H4s now?
FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 8:10 am
by BigD
neil wrote:There are HID's on the Evora? It's a shame the Exige still just has a couple of candles which look impossible to upgrade as they've used HB3A bulbs.
I upgraded the bulbs on mine. Slightly different shape connector. The replacements have a 90 degree bend whereas the originals are straight but it worked nonetheless. Biggest difference though was raising the beam height.
Re: FAO Evora owners - uprated headlight bulbs
Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:21 pm
by C7Steve
BigD wrote: ↑Fri Jan 26, 2018 8:10 am
neil wrote:There are HID's on the Evora? It's a shame the Exige still just has a couple of candles which look impossible to upgrade as they've used HB3A bulbs.
I upgraded the bulbs on mine. Slightly different shape connector. The replacements have a 90 degree bend whereas the originals are straight but it worked nonetheless. Biggest difference though was raising the beam height.
Which bulbs did you go for D, and will you still pass an M.O.T. after raising the beam height?
What’s the difference between HB3 and HB3A bulbs?