Changed headlight bulbs today

[AndyA]

Just thought people might be interested to know that Halfords are doing two for one on their headlight bulbs atm Went for a set of the Super Brights at £14.99 for the pair as had a bulb fail yesterday. Are noticeably brighter

Did consider going for the slightly dearer even brighter ones, but thought their blue tinted light wouldn't look quite right on a Mk1a

Took about 20 minutes to change them, using the method of removing the headlight cover plates. Where quite easy to line up again, and in fact look better than when I took them off Not sure if you can use this method on the Mk1bs though?

Cheers, Andy

[Karl_T]

I thought ploughing into the inky blackness wit just the dim yellow glow of the weedy standard bulbs was part of the exitement of driving a Mk1?

Actually being able to see, hmmm, where's the fun in that.

Seriously though, does anyone know how the aftermarket super bright bulbs compare with things like Raybrigs? I've been wondering about those, but if just fitting better bulbs gets you there, I'd prefer to keep the std look.


Karl_T

[LimeyMk1]

Osram silverstars are great on the Mk1, the Halfrauds ones are pretty damn good on the Sillycar too.

I don't think the superbrights will be as good as a set of Raybrigs.

Why are you worried about looking standard Karl? The lights are up and on at night when noone can tell what you're driving and hidden in the day.

[monkeymax]

Halford +50% Superbrights are definitely an upgrade on standard bulbs in standard reflectors. But Raybrigs and standard bulbs are marginally better. However, Raybrig Reflectors + Halfords superbright bulbs = more than just candle light... The one and only time I've driven the car with them ( ) they've been very good.

[SteveM]

I might take advantage of the Halfords offer tomorrow, what type of bulb/fitting do I need to get or are they all the same?

[jb007]

h4 steve

[SteveM]

h4 steve

Cheers!