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Is this the best bulb for us
« on: March 23, 2012, 09:01:32 pm »
Philips Xtreme Power H7 Bulbs - read this in the review section and a few members swear by it.

i'm after improved visibility and excellent "white" brightness but would also look at bulbs with a subtle hint of blue.
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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2012, 09:03:18 pm »
I have a set waiting to go into my ed30. Currently running them in my wife's Colt CZT with great success

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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2012, 09:22:32 pm »
seems like these are the real deal.
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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2012, 10:04:47 pm »
I've tried the Phillips and the Osram Nightbreakers but have to say the Mtec ones are best IMHO  like these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MTEC-H7-55w-SUPER-WHITE-HID-XENON-CLASS-UPGRADE-BULBS-/220818953619?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3369d5d593

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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2012, 07:37:46 am »
I've tried the Phillips and the Osram Nightbreakers but have to say the Mtec ones are best IMHO  like these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MTEC-H7-55w-SUPER-WHITE-HID-XENON-CLASS-UPGRADE-BULBS-/220818953619?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3369d5d593

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those look  :drool: and cheaper than the Phillips  :happy2:
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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2012, 10:21:25 pm »
was just about to purchase the Mtechs but thought i'd ask again if anyone is running with any other set up and if they have before and after pics.
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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2012, 10:42:22 pm »
I've got pics comparing Osram Nightbreakers and Mtecs in my build thread:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.120.html

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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2012, 01:50:31 am »
so just to confirm as i'm a little dumb at times these are for the standard headlights?

i'm sure they are but don't wanna but to then look abit silly!

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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2012, 03:07:40 am »
I've got Piaa 8000k bulbs fitted to my car,really good..would like to post up pic but don't know how to!!


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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2012, 08:57:01 am »
so just to confirm as i'm a little dumb at times these are for the standard headlights?

i'm sure they are but don't wanna but to then look abit silly!

Yes, standard headlights
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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2012, 08:57:36 am »
I've got Piaa 8000k bulbs fitted to my car,really good..would like to post up pic but don't know how to!!

photobucket and then copy and paste the image link  :happy2:
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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2012, 09:01:02 am »
How about if someone give me there email,then I send it to you & you help me post it up


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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #12 on: March 26, 2012, 09:07:35 am »
PM sent :happy2:
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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2012, 10:40:53 am »
I've tried the Phillips and the Osram Nightbreakers but have to say the Mtec ones are best IMHO  like these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MTEC-H7-55w-SUPER-WHITE-HID-XENON-CLASS-UPGRADE-BULBS-/220818953619?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3369d5d593

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those look  :drool: and cheaper than the Phillips  :happy2:


Very nice,,, about to order some of these,,, H7 for the H-lights, what is the replacement for the fogs ?
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Re: Is this the best bulb for us
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2012, 10:46:18 am »
I know the light is whiter but what about the beam pattern and light emitted. I wouldnt want to sacrifice the distance of light and visibility purely for looks. I use the osram nightbreaker and they are fantastic on dark country lanes.
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