gday all,

thinking about one day in the future changing the head light globes in my 98 Magna.

I am not sure as to what sort of globes to go for, and how much would be a fair price to pay, or what fitting's magna's use? H1, H4, H7 :S

I dont want HID's because of the highly defectable side of them, but would consider something like the phillips 5000k globes.

can anyone recomend anything? or upload pics of there headlights so i can choose.

I just went into autobarn ask for the brightest lamp that was adr approved which were blue vision from Philip :)

I just went into auto barn ask for the brightest lamp that was adr approved which were blue vision philp was the brand :)

roughly how much did they set you back? i had herd magna's took H4's but wanted to get a 2nd opinion because previous experience has shown that car retail salesmen dont always know what they are selling

I think they where 60 bucks, to be honest I forget to look at prices lol But that was H3 which third gen don't use. So could be cheaper as third gen are I think H7 they only have one filament, so cost could be down a little. For high beams I would risk going for a brigher light that isn't adr approve as you don't use them very often :)

I think they where 60 bucks, to be honest I forget to look at prices lol But that was H3 which third gen don't use.

thanks. i might head down later in the week and ask around.really just want to get away from the pasty yellow globes. had seen somee 4300k philips crystal vision globes, which are white rather than having that blue tinge that the 5000k's have

Blue vision are nice and white and they look blue when they are turn off :)

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I use Philips Crystalvision, they are 4300k which is both the closest to natural daylight you can get, and exactly what all proper HID kits are (if you're going for that look).

On your car you'll be using H4 for the low beam, if you fit parras you'll need H7. It is correct that H7 are single filament, but unfortunately that somehow makes them more expensive. I bought mine from 12voltproducts on eBay, much more reasonable than the shops for the same product.

I use Philips Crystalvision, they are 4300k which is both the closest to natural daylight you can get, and exactly what all proper HID kits are (if you're going for that look).

On your car you'll be using H4 for the low beam, if you fit parras you'll need H7. It is correct that H7 are single filament, but unfortunately that somehow makes them more expensive. I bought mine from 12voltproducts on eBay, much more reasonable than the shops for the same product.

yeh i am going to have a look on eBay.

i have normal headlights, my mate just said i need to get H1's for the highbeam and H4's for the standard beam.

i think the 4300k will be the go, dont really want to attract cop attention.

I just went into autobarn ask for the brightest lamp that was adr approved which were blue vision from Philip :)
The Blue Visions aren't bright. They're a similar output to standard lights, but a whiter shade of light.

If you want the brightest possible lights (without resorting to HIDs or overwattage bulbs) you're after Philips Xtremepower +80 bulbs or Osram Nightbreaker bulbs.

If you just want something ricey, the Philips Diamond and Crystal Visions are the way to go.

I personally have had diamond visions in a few of my cars and find myself replacing bulbs more often then usual. I have however had my NARVA globes which are half the price may i add, They have been in my car 3 years with no problem and that was $70 for a 5000K set

Narva Blue Power otherwise known as Orasm Night breakers are the best to get they have the same amount of light output as the Phillips +80% but then they have the added extra of being that little bit whiter.

I also do not like the build quality of the Phillips globes since i just blew a +80% globe not even 8 months after fitting it, but i can tell you when i get new ones ill be going for the Narva Blue Power.

I had the narva blue power in mine and I really wasn't happy. They didn't look any whiter than the old globes and were no brighter. I have since taken them out

ahh thanks for alll the help guys.

a mate of mine bought some globes from supercheap auto, brand calibre. i would ask him all of this, but he lives over an hour away and dont see him much.

has anyone used these lights? are they good? do they have that really white glow to them.

sorry if it seems vague, im realativly new to the car scene.

You get what you pay for. They probably look alright but I imagine the light output wouldn't be as good as a better brand (eg Philips)

You get what you pay for. They probably look alright but I imagine the light output wouldn't be as good as a better brand (eg Philips)

very true!

so when i look at lights, hopefully tomorrow :2cool: am i after h4's for standard beam, and h1's for high beam? i have normal headlights fitted, rather than the parabolic ones

has anyone used these lights? are they good? do they have that really white glow to them.


Yes.
Nothing fancy, you get what you pay for.
The ones coated in blue (forget the model) will glow white but the amount of light it actually throws is poor.

There is a whole FAQ about globe choices

http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57256

But once again you will keep coming back to the Orasm Night Breakers (Same as Narva Blue Power +100%) or the Phillips.

very true!

so when i look at lights, hopefully tomorrow :2cool: am i after h4's for standard beam, and h1's for high beam? i have normal headlights fitted, rather than the parabolic ones

Yes that is correct.

Yes that is correct.


cheers mate. also nice ride. love the rims! really set it off!

Cheers matey, if you need any more questions answer check the FAQ.

http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=57256

Its full of alot of good information.

DO NOT get the calibres!

They are YELLOW!

i made that mistake once and actually showed the manager them when my lights were on. Absolute rubbish IMO

ahh thanks for alll the help guys.

a mate of mine bought some globes from supercheap auto, brand calibre. i would ask him all of this, but he lives over an hour away and dont see him much.

has anyone used these lights? are they good? do they have that really white glow to them.

sorry if it seems vague, im realativly new to the car scene.

I got them too a year ago (didn't want to spend much on globes) But i took them off after couple of days! They are crap!

The Blue Visions aren't bright. They're a similar output to standard lights, but a whiter shade of light.

If you want the brightest possible lights (without resorting to HIDs or overwattage bulbs) you're after Philips Xtremepower +80 bulbs or Osram Nightbreaker bulbs.

If you just want something ricey, the Philips Diamond and Crystal Visions are the way to go.
I wouldn't call the Crystals ricey. Diamonds maybe, in the same respect as all these dodgy aftermarket HID kits people go for, but like proper HID's the Crystals are the closest you'll get to proper daylight output, and I find them a much more balanced and distant spread than the likes of the yellower (standard) globes, especially for country driving. They can be deceiving though in that they blend with other lighting, and appear to lighting up less, and thats only because they're not as distinct a difference to street lighting/moon light in comparison to say you standard 2300k globes. I'm no expert though, but I'd say based off the simple fact alone that every proper HID equipped car is 4300k, there's a good valid reason for it.

DO NOT get the calibres!

They are YELLOW!

i made that mistake once and actually showed the manager them when my lights were on. Absolute rubbish IMO

Not all the Calibres are the same.

I've used the "Zenon Blue" H4 (low beam / high beam combo) 55w globes a bit and they are quite good. Strong white light and good depth & spread. Not quite as good as the Philips Xtreme +80s or the Osram Nightbreakers, but not bad at all for the price. Last I looked they were going pretty cheap at SCA, around $27 a pair. Can't comment on the Calibre H7 high beam globes, I've been using a pair of Philips Xtreme +80s and they are great.

Not all the Calibres are the same.

I've used the "Zenon Blue" H4 (low beam / high beam combo) 55w globes a bit and they are quite good. Strong white light and good depth & spread. Not quite as good as the Philips Xtreme +80s or the Osram Nightbreakers, but not bad at all for the price. Last I looked they were going pretty cheap at SCA, around $27 a pair. Can't comment on the Calibre H7 high beam globes, I've been using a pair of Philips Xtreme +80s and they are great.


ok, got some calibre's. h4's today. wacked them in and have quite a nice white light and spread. the left globe in the pic has been changed and the right globe is stock. overall very happy with them!

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x118/rushy_m/176733_1747832429719_1656067935_1725042_7409806_o. jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x118/rushy_m/175692_1747806709076_1656067935_1725034_4672335_o. jpg

Glad to be of help!

I also notice that your lenses are looking a little yellow.

Clean 'em up with something like Meguires's PlastX and the new globes will look & work even better.

Plenty of threads around here about cleaning & polishing faded headlight lenses.

Thats an awful amount of glare.