Head ES Lights - Page 4

fishyuk · 6th September 2006, 11:54

Ok so my upgrade lights have arrived a month before my car

Just for any of those thinking of ordering the 501LEDs note that they are marked (in smal print) as only suitable for show or non-road use as they are not E certified. Still intend to give them a whirl when the car arrives though as they are only sidelights

. Anyway, I now have sidelights aplenty in case I need to swap out the LEDs in a rush. The Philips BlueVision did come with a pair of sidelights , AND autobulbs included a free set of very blue looking W5Ws with the order too....

allan40alt · 6th September 2006, 22:45

Fitted the H1 Philips Blue Vision today in the main beam. Good result, well pleased.

Fitted the free Blue coated side light bulbs into the front reading lights for a whiter and brighter look (but set the door switch to off).

......

....as I also replaced the interior festoon with the 269 LED Blue. Really bathes the interior with a beautiful blue light when a door is opened.

Didn't order the 501 LED Super Bright White as the order came with a free gift choice and I chose a pair of '501 LED effect' bulbs. Very pleased as they really are white compared to the pevious side light 'yellowy' look.

Very pleased indeed.

Total cost was £23.95 which included free p&p.

TTDegs · 7th September 2006, 00:01

PLEASE for the hard of thinking amongst us (me

) can someone work out a definitive list of what bulbs go where?

All this H1 this and pop fly jeans that and whiter than white the other lost me by half way down page 1 - and we're still going on page 2...

Pottsy · 7th September 2006, 09:51

TT, the bulb types are here:
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/lights-faq-vt491.html

And you can replace your main beams with whatever you like!

Martin · 7th September 2006, 09:57

its ion the destruction manual, page 490, a full list of the types you need

Sad in it

zippybungle · 7th September 2006, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin

its ion the destruction manual, page 490, a full list of the types you need

Sad in it

Yeah, but isn''t that wrong tho?

Pottsy · 7th September 2006, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin

its ion the destruction manual, page 490, a full list of the types you need

Sad in it

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/lights-faq-vt491.html

Have a read!

Bungle · 7th September 2006, 13:08

I have an ES and have the standard lights. I am happy with them now, but may consider changing them when one blows. I won't replace two perfectly good lights.

As I have said before, I will only change them to a slightly bluer or whiter light if it really does peform better and make night driving safer for me and other road users.

TTDegs · 7th September 2006, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

PLEASE for the hard of thinking amongst us (me

) can someone work out a definitive list of what bulbs go where?

All this H1 this and pop fly jeans that and whiter than white the other lost me by half way down page 1 - and we're still going on page 2...

I'm sorry

many thanks for all the replies

My oops - what I was trying to ask was

Can somone put together a list (with pics would be fab!) of aftermarket bulbs that they have used

Along the lines of
[u]sidelights[/b]
XXX - £n.nn tried these, they were rubbish, more yellow than standard
YYY - £n.nn these were fab as normal bulbs, quite a good match to HID
ZZZ - £nn.nn these LED replacements were spot on and I'd recommend them to anyone with HIDs

dipped beam (for non HID drivers obviously

)
AAA - £nn.nn good white beam, matched well with YYY above
BBB - £nnn.nn HID conversion kit

main (full) beam
you get the idea by now I guess

If we could then collate them all into a How To thread......

Or should I just get off my fat lazy behind and trogs through this thread with a pen and paper to hand

Pottsy · 7th September 2006, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bungle

I have an ES and have the standard lights. I am happy with them now, but may consider changing them when one blows. I won't replace two perfectly good lights.

As I have said before, I will only change them to a slightly bluer or whiter light if it really does peform better and make night driving safer for me and other road users.

Bungle, there's slightly more to it. Amongst bulb manufacturers, there are different tolerances or designs in filament position, shape and power. This results in differences in the evenness of the light, the accuracy of the cut-off and of course the amount of light (where you want it). Some cars are very fussy when it comes to bulbs, and different bulbs can make a huge difference to your vision at night, and as a result your own safety. A good example is the Mk4 Golf, which had a pair of candles as standard. I'm not sure about the Civ (I have the HID lights), but I'd bet there's still a big difference to be had.

Good reading material here:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...tests/archive/
Look for "Bulbs" in the list.

I found the best in the Golf to be the Osram Silverstar (+50), it was an essential immediate upgrade!

Bungle · 7th September 2006, 15:29

OK, I did say if it makes night driving for me or others safer, which a better light pattern etc will, of course, provide.

Until I see a better lamp in use, I don't see any issues with the current setup (nothing to compare it to!), so have no immediate intentions of changing them.

What i was also stating by that, is that I will not change my bulbs just for cosmetic reasons (colour) if it does not improve my vision. In my old Clio, I had the model with the dual optic head lamps, rather than the diffused lens. I didn't like the yellow light and bought some blue ones to use. They weren't cheap, blew quickly and actually gave a poorer light beam than the standard, hence my hesitation.

I would be very intersested if a list of tried and tested bulbs used on our Civics is compiled.

I really hate this place! There I was a couple of months ago, all happy with my car. Now I read stories of speaker upgrades, subs, blue LED interior lighting, I have seen pics of image kits and nice wheels, and now I feel my headlights are too yellow! It is making me feel the need or want to change bits.

I WAS HAPPY WITH IT ALL BEFORE I CAME HERE!

Newboy · 7th September 2006, 15:45

You love it really Bungle !!!! Go on, give the girl a treat and get the extras on !!

TTDegs · 7th September 2006, 16:44

Bungle - wait till you start spending money on cleaning products....

hmmmm - wonder if this one will give a deeper shine - perhaps this cloth will dry it quicker - wheel cleaner!...

It's a slippery slope!

Bungle · 7th September 2006, 16:58

Yeah, thanks to you lot I spent a small fortune on the Maguires stuff! Not that I use it often, the hosepipe ban makes cleaning the car too much of a hastle. The thick layer of grime will start to protect the paintwork soon, anyway!

I ain't too bothered about wheels, they are always going to get messy. I will clean them occasioally, but it only looks good for a couple of miles.

So, where's this list of tried and tested bulbs, then?

TTDegs · 7th September 2006, 17:43

just about to check and press the 'post' button Bungle

TTDegs · 7th September 2006, 17:54

a (one post!) summary of what everyone above has tried so far, for people like me who were getting very, VERY confused!

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/post14227.html#14227

hope that helps - will try to keep it up to date...

Bungle · 7th September 2006, 18:28

As you don't want discussion on your other thread, I'll say it here. Well done, that is a really good source of info you have compiled. We should do our best to keep it updated as more people get the recommended bulbs (add to the quotes) or get different bulbs and put their opinions on them.

Good stuff!

TTDegs · 7th September 2006, 18:32

awwwww - thank you!

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6th September 2006, 11:54	#61 (permalink)
fishyuk Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 30th July 2006 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ok so my upgrade lights have arrived a month before my car Just for any of those thinking of ordering the 501LEDs note that they are marked (in smal print) as only suitable for show or non-road use as they are not E certified. Still intend to give them a whirl when the car arrives though as they are only sidelights . Anyway, I now have sidelights aplenty in case I need to swap out the LEDs in a rush. The Philips BlueVision did come with a pair of sidelights , AND autobulbs included a free set of very blue looking W5Ws with the order too....

6th September 2006, 22:45	#62 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,249 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Fitted the H1 Philips Blue Vision today in the main beam. Good result, well pleased. Fitted the free Blue coated side light bulbs into the front reading lights for a whiter and brighter look (but set the door switch to off). ...... ....as I also replaced the interior festoon with the 269 LED Blue. Really bathes the interior with a beautiful blue light when a door is opened. Didn't order the 501 LED Super Bright White as the order came with a free gift choice and I chose a pair of '501 LED effect' bulbs. Very pleased as they really are white compared to the pevious side light 'yellowy' look. Very pleased indeed. Total cost was £23.95 which included free p&p.

7th September 2006, 00:01	#63 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,636 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	PLEASE for the hard of thinking amongst us (me ) can someone work out a definitive list of what bulbs go where? All this H1 this and pop fly jeans that and whiter than white the other lost me by half way down page 1 - and we're still going on page 2...

7th September 2006, 09:51	#64 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,496 Thanks: 22 Thanked 173 Times in 102 Posts iTrader: (0)	TT, the bulb types are here: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/lights-faq-vt491.html And you can replace your main beams with whatever you like!

7th September 2006, 09:57	#65 (permalink)
Martin Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th August 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 226 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	its ion the destruction manual, page 490, a full list of the types you need Sad in it

7th September 2006, 13:08	#68 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,219 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have an ES and have the standard lights. I am happy with them now, but may consider changing them when one blows. I won't replace two perfectly good lights. As I have said before, I will only change them to a slightly bluer or whiter light if it really does peform better and make night driving safer for me and other road users.

7th September 2006, 15:29	#71 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,219 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	OK, I did say if it makes night driving for me or others safer, which a better light pattern etc will, of course, provide. Until I see a better lamp in use, I don't see any issues with the current setup (nothing to compare it to!), so have no immediate intentions of changing them. What i was also stating by that, is that I will not change my bulbs just for cosmetic reasons (colour) if it does not improve my vision. In my old Clio, I had the model with the dual optic head lamps, rather than the diffused lens. I didn't like the yellow light and bought some blue ones to use. They weren't cheap, blew quickly and actually gave a poorer light beam than the standard, hence my hesitation. I would be very intersested if a list of tried and tested bulbs used on our Civics is compiled. I really hate this place! There I was a couple of months ago, all happy with my car. Now I read stories of speaker upgrades, subs, blue LED interior lighting, I have seen pics of image kits and nice wheels, and now I feel my headlights are too yellow! It is making me feel the need or want to change bits. I WAS HAPPY WITH IT ALL BEFORE I CAME HERE!

7th September 2006, 15:45	#72 (permalink)
Newboy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th July 2006 Location: NE Surrey, UK Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	You love it really Bungle !!!! Go on, give the girl a treat and get the extras on !!

7th September 2006, 16:44	#73 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,636 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Bungle - wait till you start spending money on cleaning products.... hmmmm - wonder if this one will give a deeper shine - perhaps this cloth will dry it quicker - wheel cleaner!... It's a slippery slope!

7th September 2006, 16:58	#74 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,219 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yeah, thanks to you lot I spent a small fortune on the Maguires stuff! Not that I use it often, the hosepipe ban makes cleaning the car too much of a hastle. The thick layer of grime will start to protect the paintwork soon, anyway! I ain't too bothered about wheels, they are always going to get messy. I will clean them occasioally, but it only looks good for a couple of miles. So, where's this list of tried and tested bulbs, then?

7th September 2006, 17:43	#75 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,636 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	just about to check and press the 'post' button Bungle

7th September 2006, 17:54	#76 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,636 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	a (one post!) summary of what everyone above has tried so far, for people like me who were getting very, VERY confused! http://www.civinfo.com/forum/post14227.html#14227 hope that helps - will try to keep it up to date...

7th September 2006, 18:28	#77 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,219 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	As you don't want discussion on your other thread, I'll say it here. Well done, that is a really good source of info you have compiled. We should do our best to keep it updated as more people get the recommended bulbs (add to the quotes) or get different bulbs and put their opinions on them. Good stuff!

7th September 2006, 18:32	#78 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,636 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	awwwww - thank you!