ⓡⓤⓓⓨ · Nov 19, 2014

I am planning of upgrading the headlight bulbs.
Not to more wattage bulbs, but simply to brighter, less yellow lights.

I believe the dip/main are H4, the high beam H1?..but what are the park lights? 501?

kds · Nov 20, 2014

Yes 501.

ⓡⓤⓓⓨ · Nov 20, 2014

kds said:
Yes 501.

Thanks

chopper007 · Nov 22, 2014

i was thinking this too..
anyone got recommendations for the bulbs ?

ta

wammers · Nov 22, 2014

chopper007 said:
i was thinking this too..
anyone got recommendations for the bulbs ?

ta

Daffodils are nice in spring.

Datatek · Nov 22, 2014

wammers said:
Daffodils are nice in spring.

:hysterically_laughi:hysterically_laughiStop it, just spat my tea out

chopper007 · Nov 22, 2014

:hysterically_laughi

ⓡⓤⓓⓨ · Nov 22, 2014

I bought these to replace the 501 park bulbs
T10 CAR BULBS LED ERROR FREE 8 SMD XENON WHITE CANBUS W5W 501 SIDE LIGHT BULB | eBay

And bought the latest Osram nightbreakers for the main beam
2x H4 OSRAM NIGHTBREAKER UNLIMITED DUO PACK HEADLIGHT BULB UPGRADE 64193NBU | eBay

The LEDs are a very nice white. The Osrams are superb bulbs with a much better light output than the standard bulbs, but are still quite 'yellow' compared to the LEDs

Grrrrrr · Nov 22, 2014

I looked at Nightbreakers on Amazon but there were quite a few reviews saying they only lasted a year. Be interesting to see how you get on with them in a P38.

ⓡⓤⓓⓨ · Nov 22, 2014

I suppose it depends how often you have them on.

I only use them in the dark - I use the park lights and DRLs during daytime

wammers · Nov 22, 2014

ⓡⓤⓓⓨ;3289160 said:
I suppose it depends how often you have them on.

I only use them in the dark - I use the park lights and DRLs during daytime

If by DRLs you mean driving lamps. P38s don't have driving lamps they have fog lamps. Why do you need lights on in the day time are you Swedish?

ⓡⓤⓓⓨ · Nov 22, 2014

By DRLs I meant Daytime Running Lights. Mine has them

And no, not Swedish - I'm Dutch

wammers · Nov 22, 2014

ⓡⓤⓓⓨ;3289196 said:
By DRLs I meant Daytime Running Lights. Mine has them
And no, not Swedish - I'm Dutch

Ok you have them switched on in the BECM then fair enough. Welkom hollander.

ⓡⓤⓓⓨ · Nov 22, 2014

Dank je

An no, not switched on in the BECM. Aftermarket LED DRLs connected to the parking lights

wammers · Nov 22, 2014

ⓡⓤⓓⓨ;3289204 said:
Dank je

An no, not switched on in the BECM. Aftermarket LED DRLs connected to the parking lights

Ok understood. Maybe i should have said Tulips instead of Daffodils.

Grrrrrr · Nov 23, 2014

Probably need them with all that scotch-mist.

Mind you, ****ed it down solidly here for the past 2 days. Almost like living in Lancs.

tomcat59alan · Nov 23, 2014

Grrrrrr said:
Probably need them with all that scotch-mist.

Mind you, ****ed it down solidly here for the past 2 days. Almost like living in Lancs.

Beautiful day on the Wirral.

ⓡⓤⓓⓨ · Nov 23, 2014

Beautiful sunny day here on the banks of Loch Lomond too

Grrrrrr · Nov 23, 2014

ⓡⓤⓓⓨ;3289633 said:
Beautiful sunny day here on the banks of Loch Lomond too

Well, that's it. Global warming must be true.

StuckAgainSteve · Nov 23, 2014

eurocarparts are currently do Osram Nightbreaker Unlimiteds for £17.99 (twin pack) You'd pay more than that pay that for one in Halfords.

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