[Head] Osram Nightbreakers review - Page 3

The Phantom · 16th February 2008, 20:12

Well for the first time in the two months since I fitted my Nightbeakers, I'm very unhappy.

The side light has gone already. That's less than 1000hrs of night driving.

If this is an indication of the quality then I'm not at all impressed.

What do I do?

Do I complain to Osram or just expect that their stock response will be one of the following 'well it is only an estimated lifetime usage', ' it obviously wasn't fitted right' or 'there must be a problem with your car... yadda-yadda' and right them off as a poor buy / duff set?

Gotta say I'm miffed cos it the passenger side behind the battery box.

Nick7 · 17th February 2008, 08:53

If you really used it for 1000hr, it is long time actually for halogen bulb.
To put things into perspective, this means bulb would go out in a year, if you have them on for 3 hours each day.
And this *is* a long time.

The Phantom · 17th February 2008, 22:06

I thought that most bulbs had a 3000+ hour life span.

In all honesty I couldn't say exactly how many hours use they got (2-3 hours a day maybe 4 at the weekends) but as I've only had them fitted since November I would expect them to last at least a year if not more.

Hell, I only had to replace my cars bulbs once in three years.

Anyway, I'm still narked that they have gone phutt already. Does anyone think it is worth pursuing Osram with a claim for a faulty bulb or chalk it up to bad luck?

jazzman · 18th February 2008, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Phantom

Well for the first time in the two months since I fitted my Nightbeakers, I'm very unhappy.

The side light has gone already. That's less than 1000hrs of night driving.

If this is an indication of the quality then I'm not at all impressed.

What do I do?

Do I complain to Osram or just expect that their stock response will be one of the following 'well it is only an estimated lifetime usage', ' it obviously wasn't fitted right' or 'there must be a problem with your car... yadda-yadda' and right them off as a poor buy / duff set?

Gotta say I'm miffed cos it the passenger side behind the battery box.

Suggest you contact Osram as I know their customer service is good and see what they say, they will probably replace without quibble.
Let us know how you get on

dallev79 · 16th April 2008, 22:19

How much better are the HID:s compared to the regular lights on the Civic?

dragonglance · 17th April 2008, 23:16

2 things 1 question and 1 general knowledge for everyone

1) has anyone else managed to find a way to raise the high beams only as i find the projected distance of mine is extremley poor?

2) i spoke to the honda part dept about properly upgrading my headlights to HID and i was told they do not do upgrads for non standrad HID light hondas (hope that makes sense)

jazzman · 18th April 2008, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonglance

2 things 1 question and 1 general knowledge for everyone

1) has anyone else managed to find a way to raise the high beams only as i find the projected distance of mine is extremley poor?

2) i spoke to the honda part dept about properly upgrading my headlights to HID and i was told they do not do upgrads for non standrad HID light hondas (hope that makes sense)

Why would you want to drive on high beam you would dazzle all other on coming traffic

robbo51 · 20th April 2008, 06:44

I think he means that when on High beam, they arnt high enough.
I have raised my lights by about 1 full turn of the white adjuster screw, they are much better all round and still dont dazzle anyone.
On High beam, they are much improved too

dragonglance · 21st April 2008, 22:57

yes that is what i meant lol, so it is the white adjuster that moves both of them high as well as dipped beam, because i have another adjuster with a rubber cap on it near the close of the bonnet lid

BrianAlbertsen · 22nd April 2008, 21:12

I wanted to get either Philips NightGuide or Osram Nightbraker when the first headlight bulb burned out after 44.000 km.

NightGuides was pretty expensive but when I found the Nightbreakers at 10£ a pair it was a no brainer. And I'm satysfied with the light otuput from the Osrams aswell

jazzman · 22nd April 2008, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianAlbertsen

I wanted to get either Philips NightGuide or Osram Nightbraker when the first headlight bulb burned out after 44.000 km.

NightGuides was pretty expensive but when I found the Nightbreakers at 10£ a pair it was a no brainer. And I'm satysfied with the light otuput from the Osrams aswell

Where you find them at a tenner a pair

BrianAlbertsen · 23rd April 2008, 08:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzman

Where you find them at a tenner a pair

A danish store chain called "Harald Nyborg"

A/S HARALD NYBORG **Netbutik * *

I ordered 2 because I thought that the price was for one bulb.
I was a little surprised to see that I received 2 twinpacks.

Another store in Denmark wanted £40 or a pair of Philips NightGuides.

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16th February 2008, 20:12	#41 (permalink)
The Phantom Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 233	Well for the first time in the two months since I fitted my Nightbeakers, I'm very unhappy. The side light has gone already. That's less than 1000hrs of night driving. If this is an indication of the quality then I'm not at all impressed. What do I do? Do I complain to Osram or just expect that their stock response will be one of the following 'well it is only an estimated lifetime usage', ' it obviously wasn't fitted right' or 'there must be a problem with your car... yadda-yadda' and right them off as a poor buy / duff set? Gotta say I'm miffed cos it the passenger side behind the battery box.

17th February 2008, 08:53	#42 (permalink)
Nick7 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th August 2006 Location: Croatia Posts: 411	If you really used it for 1000hr, it is long time actually for halogen bulb. To put things into perspective, this means bulb would go out in a year, if you have them on for 3 hours each day. And this is a long time.

17th February 2008, 22:06	#43 (permalink)
The Phantom Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 233	I thought that most bulbs had a 3000+ hour life span. In all honesty I couldn't say exactly how many hours use they got (2-3 hours a day maybe 4 at the weekends) but as I've only had them fitted since November I would expect them to last at least a year if not more. Hell, I only had to replace my cars bulbs once in three years. Anyway, I'm still narked that they have gone phutt already. Does anyone think it is worth pursuing Osram with a claim for a faulty bulb or chalk it up to bad luck?

16th April 2008, 22:19	#45 (permalink)
dallev79 Valve Cap Join Date: 13th March 2008 Location: Mariestad, SWE Posts: 4	How much better are the HID:s compared to the regular lights on the Civic?

17th April 2008, 23:16	#46 (permalink)
dragonglance Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd February 2008 Location: UK Posts: 195	2 things 1 question and 1 general knowledge for everyone 1) has anyone else managed to find a way to raise the high beams only as i find the projected distance of mine is extremley poor? 2) i spoke to the honda part dept about properly upgrading my headlights to HID and i was told they do not do upgrads for non standrad HID light hondas (hope that makes sense)

20th April 2008, 06:44	#48 (permalink)
robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,196	I think he means that when on High beam, they arnt high enough. I have raised my lights by about 1 full turn of the white adjuster screw, they are much better all round and still dont dazzle anyone. On High beam, they are much improved too

21st April 2008, 22:57	#49 (permalink)
dragonglance Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd February 2008 Location: UK Posts: 195	yes that is what i meant lol, so it is the white adjuster that moves both of them high as well as dipped beam, because i have another adjuster with a rubber cap on it near the close of the bonnet lid

22nd April 2008, 21:12	#50 (permalink)
BrianAlbertsen Valve Cap Join Date: 17th November 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 46	I wanted to get either Philips NightGuide or Osram Nightbraker when the first headlight bulb burned out after 44.000 km. NightGuides was pretty expensive but when I found the Nightbreakers at 10£ a pair it was a no brainer. And I'm satysfied with the light otuput from the Osrams aswell

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