Xenon bulb recommendations

[Dave1971]

I know headlights on the z4 are not great at the best of times but I think my xenon bulbs are getting on now and could do with changing.

Who's changed theirs and what bulbs did you go for?

 

[Chris_D]

If you’re experiencing degradation of your headlights it’s probably more to do with the condition of the external plastic lens more than the bulb.
Polishing them will make a world of difference as it has done in my case. (Still on original bulbs from 2003)

Edit: some photos would be handy for judgement before you go shelling out 100 quid per bulb...?

 

[GTwice]

Even if your bulbs are good, there are plenty of upgrades with better parameters available. I personally just bought a set of Osram Xenarc Night Breaker Lasers, I had a very good experience with them in my previous car.

 

[dhobbs]

I changed to osraam xenarc night breaker and it makes a noticeable difference.
Definitely clean the lenses too.

 

[Mondo]

I went for a pair of Yeakey D2S bulbs for my Xenons. +50% brighter (apparently) but I can confirm they DO make a noticeable difference. £25 per pair from Ebay.

 

[mmm-five]

I went for a pair of Yeakey D2S bulbs for my Xenons. +50% brighter (apparently) but I can confirm they DO make a noticeable difference. £25 per pair from Ebay.

Did you go for the 4500k 'daylight' ones or the chav-tastic 8000k ice-blue ones

 

[Mondo]

Did you go for the 4500k 'daylight' ones or the chav-tastic 8000k ice-blue ones

They didn't have the 4500k ones in stock, so I went for the 6500k instead - the light is definitely much more white than blue, so don't send me that "Chavtastic" badge just yet....

 

[dhobbs]

Mine were 5500k to 6000k and there is a blue tinge to it. Semi chav :wink:

 

[Dave1971]

Thanks for the replies. The outer lenses are in good condition so don’t think that’s too much of an issue.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Based on a recommendation on here I bought a pair of Osram Xenarc 6000K last year for my car and I've been pleased with them.

 

[Jl-c]

Based on a recommendation on here I bought a pair of Osram Xenarc 6000K last year for my car and I've been pleased with them.

What I run too. Excellent IMHO

 

[SGRG]

Based on a recommendation on here I bought a pair of Osram Xenarc 6000K last year for my car and I've been pleased with them.

What I run too. Excellent IMHO

Hi @Jl-c and @mr tidy, where did you buy Osram Xenarc 6000K from? Just did a google and seeing way too many options. I would be grateful If you can share links. Thanks

 

[Jl-c]

ABD I always use.