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woody2k4 · 24th December 2007, 16:13

How easy are the bulbs to change? anyone got any pics?

jazzman · 24th December 2007, 16:29

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Originally Posted by woody2k4

How easy are the bulbs to change? anyone got any pics?

Took me 15 minutes to change the H7 low beams and side lights.

Full instructions are in the handbook, no problem and very worthwhile

Dimplyred · 24th December 2007, 17:46

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Originally Posted by woody2k4

How easy are the bulbs to change? anyone got any pics?

I got in from work one evening and changed the H1's H7's and the side lights in the dark with a torch, cos I was too impatient to wait until morning to see what they looked like.

It was very simple though you'll be fine.

hps · 26th December 2007, 16:23

I have nightbreakers in my car,and i have try philips.Im my opinion they are similar,but osram is more like xenon,realy xenon not blue.For my at this time are the best in the market.sorry my english

Kabi · 28th December 2007, 15:57

I changed H1 and H7 for Osram Nightbreaker today and I have some doubts about changing bulbs since I didn't manage to perform that without getting battery out. So, I'm curious how u managed it.

hps · 28th December 2007, 16:57

My car is a 1.4i-DSI,and he have a lot of space,i replace de lamps in 3 minutes,H1 and H7,and no nead tools.Your is 1.8 or 2.2?

Kabi · 29th December 2007, 09:47

My is 1.8 Petrol

FWH · 29th December 2007, 09:57

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Originally Posted by Kabi

My is 1.8 Petrol

I managed without taking the battery out.
I just followed the manual.

Main beam no problem.
The sidelights were tricky though!

Locky · 13th January 2008, 13:36

This is going to show my ignorance, but hey its never stopped me before...

My new Type S GT arrives next week (fingers crossed). What type of bulbs will it come with (ie what type of bulbs give that really bright white/blue light and are those standard or is this what this thread is all about...)?

FWH · 13th January 2008, 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locky

This is going to show my ignorance, but hey its never stopped me before...

My new Type S GT arrives next week (fingers crossed). What type of bulbs will it come with (ie what type of bulbs give that really bright white/blue light and are those standard or is this what this thread is all about...)?

In the UK, the Type S GT does not come with HID lights.

This thread is about upgrading non-HID headlights.
Even cars with HID only have HID on dipped-beam, not on full beam.

For more information and exact bulb types, have a look in the Lights section of the Wiki:
Lights - Civinfo Wiki

The Phantom · 22nd January 2008, 17:24

Well I was driving my mum and dad to the airport earlier this month at 3am, and my mum commented on the fact that my headlights were a huge improvement on her FRV's.

Told her to get some Nightbreakers fitted and she'll definitely see the difference.

Even when these lights are dirty (most of the time) they are still brighter than the OEM bulbs.

As for comparing them to the Philips Xtremes, well I think it's a lot of 'you pay your money, you take your pick'.

I had Philips bulbs in my ZS and to be honest I don't think there is a huge amount of difference between the ranges once you get to 150%+ lights.

woody2k4 · 22nd January 2008, 19:48

I am going to upgrade my lights, but are the H7's and so on? what bulbs will i need and where is the best place to get them?

R GT · 22nd January 2008, 20:10

Best place is ebay by far even with discounts on the web. just check the wiki in the tabs above for bulb types. Good luck it is well worth the effort.

Wasser098 · 26th January 2008, 05:28

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Originally Posted by woody2k4

I am going to upgrade my lights, but are the H7's and so on? what bulbs will i need and where is the best place to get them?

You'll need H7s, H1s and 501s (side lights)

woody2k4 · 26th January 2008, 10:30

cheers guys, when i next get paid i'll be getting some!

zeraii · 28th January 2008, 12:36

yeap, i bought yesterday Osram Nightbreaker H7:s and cost 29,90€/pair. today after work i just replaced lowbeams. it was an easier job than i thought. took me about 20 minutes to change them. its easy. imo you guys who dont have changed lowbeams yet, start with passenger side first. its easyer than driver side. i will post comments & pictures maybe today what nightbreakers feels like, cheers

zeraii · 29th January 2008, 09:21

Now i had some comments about those Nightbreaker lowbeams. I have to admit that Nightbreakers can advance more lightpower than Honda original bulbs. It gives more light to sides and littlebit longer. And about color of the light, its just a little whiter than original (not much) and if you look carefully you can see a slightly touch of blue (when you look ahead of the car) not inside of drivers aspect. In my opinion, good bulbs, but i disapointed a little. Pictures will follow.

zeraii · 2nd February 2008, 17:02

i promised you guys to send a picture from nightbreakers and here it is from my cameras sight.

civinfo.jpg

charlas · 2nd February 2008, 19:23

Done both set's on mine, the Type-R is a pain to change the passenger side ones, but did it without getting the battery out.

Took me 15 minutes, so well worth the time and money.

robbo51 · 3rd February 2008, 07:01

AutoExpress prefered the Philips Xtreme +80

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hps Valve Cap Join Date: 20th September 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 6	I have nightbreakers in my car,and i have try philips.Im my opinion they are similar,but osram is more like xenon,realy xenon not blue.For my at this time are the best in the market.sorry my english

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Kabi Valve Cap Join Date: 16th June 2007 Location: Novi Sad,Serbia Posts: 10	I changed H1 and H7 for Osram Nightbreaker today and I have some doubts about changing bulbs since I didn't manage to perform that without getting battery out. So, I'm curious how u managed it.

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Kabi Valve Cap Join Date: 16th June 2007 Location: Novi Sad,Serbia Posts: 10	My is 1.8 Petrol

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Locky Valve Cap Join Date: 12th October 2007 Location: York Posts: 6	This is going to show my ignorance, but hey its never stopped me before... My new Type S GT arrives next week (fingers crossed). What type of bulbs will it come with (ie what type of bulbs give that really bright white/blue light and are those standard or is this what this thread is all about...)?

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The Phantom Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 233	Well I was driving my mum and dad to the airport earlier this month at 3am, and my mum commented on the fact that my headlights were a huge improvement on her FRV's. Told her to get some Nightbreakers fitted and she'll definitely see the difference. Even when these lights are dirty (most of the time) they are still brighter than the OEM bulbs. As for comparing them to the Philips Xtremes, well I think it's a lot of 'you pay your money, you take your pick'. I had Philips bulbs in my ZS and to be honest I don't think there is a huge amount of difference between the ranges once you get to 150%+ lights.

22nd January 2008, 19:48	#32 (permalink)
woody2k4 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th December 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 212	I am going to upgrade my lights, but are the H7's and so on? what bulbs will i need and where is the best place to get them?

22nd January 2008, 20:10	#33 (permalink)
R GT Type R 11239 Wheelnut Join Date: 17th December 2007 Location: s yorks, uk Posts: 79	Best place is ebay by far even with discounts on the web. just check the wiki in the tabs above for bulb types. Good luck it is well worth the effort.

26th January 2008, 10:30	#35 (permalink)
woody2k4 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th December 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 212	cheers guys, when i next get paid i'll be getting some!

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28th January 2008, 12:36	#36 (permalink)
zeraii Valve Cap Join Date: 5th June 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 35	yeap, i bought yesterday Osram Nightbreaker H7:s and cost 29,90€/pair. today after work i just replaced lowbeams. it was an easier job than i thought. took me about 20 minutes to change them. its easy. imo you guys who dont have changed lowbeams yet, start with passenger side first. its easyer than driver side. i will post comments & pictures maybe today what nightbreakers feels like, cheers

29th January 2008, 09:21	#37 (permalink)
zeraii Valve Cap Join Date: 5th June 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 35	Now i had some comments about those Nightbreaker lowbeams. I have to admit that Nightbreakers can advance more lightpower than Honda original bulbs. It gives more light to sides and littlebit longer. And about color of the light, its just a little whiter than original (not much) and if you look carefully you can see a slightly touch of blue (when you look ahead of the car) not inside of drivers aspect. In my opinion, good bulbs, but i disapointed a little. Pictures will follow.

2nd February 2008, 17:02	#38 (permalink)
zeraii Valve Cap Join Date: 5th June 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 35	i promised you guys to send a picture from nightbreakers and here it is from my cameras sight. civinfo.jpg

2nd February 2008, 19:23	#39 (permalink)
charlas i-VTEC Junkie Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 29th January 2008 Location: Leics/Warwick Posts: 150	Done both set's on mine, the Type-R is a pain to change the passenger side ones, but did it without getting the battery out. Took me 15 minutes, so well worth the time and money.

3rd February 2008, 07:01	#40 (permalink)
robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,196	AutoExpress prefered the Philips Xtreme +80