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Old 02-13-2008, 11:14 AM
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Hi guys

Wondering if I could get some advice about what bulbs to get for my baby.

I was thinking of either Osram Cool Blue H7 or Osram Night Breaker H7 bulbs.

I've also seen the PB Power Blue H7 and PB Power Plus H7 which seem to have the same specifications but are cheaper and I get 2 for 1.

Are these any good and which would look better? Is there another bulb I should consider?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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I would also suggest Philips Extreem Power H7, i use them very good...!

Originally Posted by Nephs' post='530989' date='Feb 13 2008, 10:14 PM
Hi guys

Wondering if I could get some advice about what bulbs to get for my baby.

I was thinking of either Osram Cool Blue H7 or Osram Night Breaker H7 bulbs.

I've also seen the PB Power Blue H7 and PB Power Plus H7 which seem to have the same specifications but are cheaper and I get 2 for 1.

Are these any good and which would look better? Is there another bulb I should consider?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by Nephs' post='530989' date='Feb 13 2008, 08:14 PM
Hi guys

Wondering if I could get some advice about what bulbs to get for my baby.

I was thinking of either Osram Cool Blue H7 or Osram Night Breaker H7 bulbs.

I've also seen the PB Power Blue H7 and PB Power Plus H7 which seem to have the same specifications but are cheaper and I get 2 for 1.

Are these any good and which would look better? Is there another bulb I should consider?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Just fitted Osram Nightbreaker, they are brilliant!
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We have been happy with the Predator Xenix bulbs we carry. They are a pure hyperwhite match bulb that would work for your stock fogs or inner beam/DRLs.
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We have been happy with the Predator Xenix bulbs we carry. They are a pure hyperwhite match bulb that would work for your stock fogs or inner beam/DRLs.
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Anyone have any comparison between Osram Night Breaker H7 & Philips X-Treme Power H7?
I've heard good things 'bout them just interested to find out some more detail...

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I would also suggest Philips Extreem Power H7, i use them very good...!
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This is a good question, I am trying to switch out the factory bulbs my self, and I would like to know which are the best bulbs to get????
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Found these:-

Which Bulbs???-night_breaker_1.jpg

Which Bulbs???-night_breaker_2.jpg

Which Bulbs???-x_treme_power_1.jpg

Which Bulbs???-x_treme_power_2.jpg

I have put Osram nightbreakers in my car, and very happy with the result. In my opinion they are still a bit on the yellow side (when compared to the wife's Nissan Qashqai xenons), they don't really promise 'ice/blue white' but they are bright!

Stock bulbs
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Osram nightbreaker (apologies not had time to wash the car recently and the headlights are filthy)
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Thanks alot apok97, but what I really want is something with that blue touch....I really dont like the yellow look
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The osram bulb is not fully blue filtered like some H7s out there. The packaging claims 10% whiter. I was after whiter but mostly brigher. Found a shot of the car a bit cleaner as well..

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There's some useful info, and some side by side pics of nightbreaker and xtremes here.

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/2151068


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