Jump to content
Do Not Sell My Personal Information


Headlight bulb upgrade?


Kuneha
 Share

Recommended Posts

22 hours ago, Monkeyboy2283 said:

I have just upgraded from the Philips X-tremeVision Pro150 HIR2 to the Philips Ultinon Access LED car headlight bulb (HIR2) 6.000K and they seem like a good upgrade for a swap in unit from a big brand name.

The are massively whiter than the halogens, as you can see them compared to the halogen side lights, I would say that the beam pattern is very good, as you get a nice smooth beam with no hot spots, the don’t seem to add any long distance to the beam, but there is a nice solid block of light in the centre of the road on high beam.

I would say in the real world they are about 20% brighter than the Philips X-tremeVision, I think the X-tremeVision are the brightest conventional bulbs you can get in the HIR2 fitment so that’s not too bad, the main place you notice the brightness is on the curbside, so not a bad update for the price, I hope they will outlast two sets of halogens as they will pay for themselves.

I found them cheapest on Amazon for £40 for a pair on the below link if you are interested.
 

Philips Ultinon Access LED car headlight bulb (HIR2), ultra-compact direct-fit, 80%, 6.000K

 

20240301_100541.jpg

20240301_100743.jpg

 

 

Very nice!

Just plug-n-play I assume?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

21 minutes ago, PCM said:

Very nice!

Just plug-n-play I assume?

Yes put them is like normal bulbs 

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 8/18/2023 at 7:16 AM, PCM said:

Thank you. Interesting to read! 

I can report another MOT sailed through despite 100% LEDs on all bulbs.

 

  • Like 2
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

18 hours ago, eein said:

I can report another MOT sailed through despite 100% LEDs on all bulbs.

 

I have standard headlight bulbs - but I DO have LED front side lights and rear LED number plate bulbs.

No MOT issues this week.

I think MOT testers are becoming more pragmatic.

I always use my sidelights during the day.

In a smaller car I don't want to be not seen!

( No MOT issues on anything - again = happy. )

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites


As far as I'm aware there is no MOT requirement for the type of bulbs used in side lights or parking lights, only headlights.

  • Like 1
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

Hi kuneha

I brought a pair of 90w 20000LM 9006 HB4 same fitment as hir2.easy 5min both bulbs installed mini designed fits perfectly. I’m pleased with them brighter than any hir2 bulbs etc can go wrong! lighting patterns are spot on 

JUST TO MAKE YOU AWARE THE bulbs ARE NOT E MARKED SO NOT ROAD LEGAL 

TAKE THEM OUT BEFORE MOT

ledbulbs from eBay forITEM NUMBER 266394414745

IMG_8990.jpeg

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share






×
×
  • Create New...




Forums


News


Membership