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Old 02-02-2016, 11:03 PM
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Default Headlight bulb upgrade
I'm looking to upgrade my headlight bulbs, but not looking for higher wattage/illegal bulbs and extra wiring, I just want a straight swap.

I'm looking at Osram Nightbreakers? Are these worth it? Any other suggestions?

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Old 03-02-2016, 05:05 AM
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Yeah they are good bulbs - have them in my Mondeo and scoob
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Old 03-02-2016, 07:34 AM
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You could also replace your bug lights with some pristine morette headlight - would only need a spray up to black for one (Yes a very cheap plug there!)
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Old 03-02-2016, 08:18 AM
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Had an email from Europe Car Parts yesterday saying they were half price, still £17 a pair though, not sure if you can pick them up cheaper elsewhere.
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Old 03-02-2016, 10:07 AM
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Went for the Osrams recently, very good bulb! Picked them up on Amazon for about £12 in the end.
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Old 03-02-2016, 11:55 AM
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Ultimate upgrade for a Bugeye is a Set of JDM HIDS - failing that try to get a set of STI lights as the projectors are so much better than the WRX units as they use separate Dip and High bulbs compared to the H4's on the WRX.
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Old 03-02-2016, 12:35 PM
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Thanks for the replies! Sounds good, I'll get a set, they're a decent price on amazon.

Can't say I'm a fan of morrettes, but a set of STI units might have to happen in the future!
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Halfords Brilliance. Same thing but those in the know rate them for value as well as output
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Old 04-02-2016, 03:08 AM
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Can't say I'm a fan of morrettes, but a set of STI units might have to happen in the future!
The Prodrive ones are the best
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Old 04-02-2016, 07:43 AM
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The Prodrive ones are the best
^That...with HID kit.
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Agree with Nick,HID kit is a bit more expensive, but once fitted the difference is amazing. Had them fitted about 10yrs ago,still working fine.
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Old 04-02-2016, 10:31 AM
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Just don't fit a H4 HID kit to the WRX lights!!

STI lights with HID dip beam re-wired to stay on with high is a good option but the OE JDM will be better as the projectors are correctly designed.

I run the JDM HIDs with the indicators and the sidelights swapped over (LED sidelights) to give a better look to the lights (almost like DRLs).
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Old 06-02-2016, 03:17 PM
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Fitted a set of nightbreakers and will see how they compare tonight
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