Swapping Headlight Globes - Need opinions

[SSVREDLINE2014]

Thought I'd update lights saga.

My 3800k H9's arrived from the US today.

Tried them tonight and they're a big improvement on the 4750k.

It's a reasonable compromise between "whiter" high beam and clarity of vision.

You have the link to what headlight globes you bought?

 

[Poor old Dad]

Sure, I bought them from formula-j87 (http://formulaj87.com/DOT-Super-White-3800K_c_31.html)

You have a choice of direct or ebay.

Direct is cheaper and he's reliable so whatever you're comfortable with.

edit: I see that Powerbulbs as in my first post have 20% off everything. Makes the Crystal Visons a bargain (compared to oz prices)

 

[zappaboy]

When installing the CV globes did you need to make any adjustments. I was talking to a local auto electrician about globe upgrades and he recommended CV globes but indicated while they provided more light and depth they had a shorter life compared with standard globes. He indicated that this was due to the additional heat generated and that they had a silver top which gave them the better performance but shorter life. I checked on the Phillips site and yes their data sheet indicates that CV globes have 200-300 hours of life. For my usage at 200 hours equates to about one year which makes these globes expensive.

Also regarding your CV upgrade were they the 100% or the 130% version.

Any comments would be appreciated.

 

[Poor old Dad]

I had both high and low beam CVs in my G6E for about 4 years. I go for whatever the maximum light is.

My usage is mainly long trips so not a lot of on/off, on/off stuff but lots of heat and rough roads. On trips I drove with headlights on all the time (no DRLs).

I also had CVs in my previous Fairmont Ghia. Same sort of usage.

To this point I haven't had to replace a blown globe.

I guess it's a cost vs benefit kind of thing. I like the extra light and even had I have had to replace globes along the way I'd continue using them.

You might consider that even if you did replace them yearly it'd cost less than a tank of petrol (buying from Powerbulbs and Formula-J87).

 

[Big_Simmo]

I ended up going with the Crystal Vision for the low beam and the White Vision for the high beam.
Couldn't be happier with the look & clarity which my headlights give me now.

Only issue was getting to the low beams as I have big fat hands/fingers

 

[3rspecB]

I went with Phillips Crystal Vision low beam globe, philips silver vision front / rear indicator globes and Osram silver indicator globes for the fender vent along with DRL dimmer mod. Very happy with the look.

 

[Redline 2017]

I went with Phillips Crystal Vision low beam globe, philips silver vision front / rear indicator globes and Osram silver indicator globes for the fender vent along with DRL dimmer mod. Very happy with the look.

No change to high beam?

 

[3rspecB]

No change to high beam?

My night time driving is mainly subruban, so I don't have the need for upgraded high beam globes at this stage.

 

[Adza75]

I've seen the short life span of the CV's a common complaint... I notice that Holden recommend LL globes, I assume because of the difficulty of getting to them!

 

[3rspecB]

Must be pot luck and or application . I had them in my Subaru for around 5 or so years.. if you remove the wheel and peel back the wheel house liner its pretty easy to get to on the commodore.