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Old 28 December 2009, 23:21   #21
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Andy, the lights on the old Panzer wagon are pathetic, so like you I thought about an upgrade. Just received a set of the Philips X-treme bulbs, and will try to fit them tomorrow. I'll let you know what the improvement is
Cool! I've lined up a couple of Ebay shops to buy from so will await your results
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Old 29 December 2009, 15:46   #22
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When one of the headlights went in the Shogun a few months ago I decided to swap both for some Philips ones in Halfords that claimed a brighter light etc.

I have to say I've seen no difference what so ever.

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Old 05 January 2010, 00:03   #23
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Well I've just purchased some Ring 100% Bulbs and I'll let you know how I get on. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk:80/ws/eBayISAP...EOIBSA:GB:1123
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Old 05 January 2010, 02:17   #24
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Well I've just purchased some Ring 100% Bulbs and I'll let you know how I get on. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk:80/ws/eBayISAP...EOIBSA:GB:1123
Please do, I have to change mine!
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Old 05 January 2010, 09:04   #25
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Ive fitted HID Xenon Kits to a few of our cars, if your car has projector lights then they probably will pass the MOT, but if not, i doubt it unless you are friendly with the MOT tester. I normally just take them off for MOT and put normal bulbs back in, as its only a 5 minute job.
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Ive fitted HID Xenon Kits to a few of our cars, if your car has projector lights then they probably will pass the MOT, but if not, i doubt it unless you are friendly with the MOT tester. I normally just take them off for MOT and put normal bulbs back in, as its only a 5 minute job.
None of mine have projector lights and all passed fine, some at a main deaer and some at a local test station.
My brother and my Dad have never had any problems either.
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Old 05 January 2010, 11:25   #27
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None of mine have projector lights and all passed fine, some at a main deaer and some at a local test station.
My brother and my Dad have never had any problems either.
Fair enough - you just blind the other road users lol
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Fair enough - you just blind the other road users lol
The Police didn't seem bothered when I pass them or when they have random checks.
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Just replaced the dipped beam bulbs in my 7yr old Audi A3 with some Philips 'Vision Plus'. About £18, but they are definitely an improvement. I couldn't be sure it was ageing bulbs or reflectors that was the problem and tried a cheapo Ring replacement first that made no improvement. Glad it was only the bulbs at the end of the day.
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