grahamb Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 I must say that the headlamps on dip beam are rubbish. I can hardly see a thing at night, yet modern hire cars I get through work have bright white (Halogen) lights, that illuminate the road ahead and to the side. Aside from the expensive HID retro-fit option, is there any alternative? Have the lense units been redisigned over the years, why are my lights 'yellow' in comparison to newer A6's? I don't want to dazzle oncoming drivers, but I do want to illuminate the road ahead of me. Its dangerous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillslinger Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 There are improved replacement bulbs which help a bit, and are relatively inexpensive. Some folks here recommend the Philips Vision Plus Bulbs which supposedly put out 50% more light, and I personally have Osram SilverStar bulbs which are an improvement on the std bulbs. Hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamb Posted November 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Cheers Drill. Just ordered a pair of H1 bulbs (the philips ones) and I'll report back if theres any difference once fitted. (£17.50 incl VAT and free postage from www.speeding.co.uk) regards Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamb Posted November 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 I've fitted the new Philips bulbs, and I'm astonished by the difference. I've also discovered that the headlamp on the left wasn't pointing in the right direction. The two beams were converging, and I've now adjusted the light unit to point more towards the kerb, and raised the beam so it's level with the other light. Huge difference! The new bulbs throw out white light, to the sides too, and the range is superb. Very happy! Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillslinger Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Happy to help Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamb Posted December 2, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 Made another adjustment last night as the beam on the left was not pointing in the right direction. Undid the two screws that fix the lamp unit in place, and tried moving the lamp, but adjustment is minimal. Found a picture this morning on www.carlamp.com which shows the back of the light unit, and hey presto, it looks like theres a second adjuster, presumably this is for left/right adjustment. So tonight, armed with the picture, I'll see if I can finally get the beams pointing in the right direction. http://www.carlamp.com/cart/view_product_detail/633/26/0&view=back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamb Posted December 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Adjusted the left hand lamp for left-right (horizontal) and it has now transformed the illumination of the road. Also fitted some Osram H7's and on main beam I can now knock Owls out of the trees on country lanes. KEWL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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