Pierre Gillet Posted March 25, 2002 Share Posted March 25, 2002 Has anybody experienced in small headlights the PIAA Platinum Superwhite or Xtreme white H4 bulbs which are supposed to produce respectively : 150/150W and 135/125W, drawing only 80/80W and 60/55W ? Does it mean that I would not have to upgrade the loom? I figure that the sockets should still be upgraded because of the higher temperature in the bulbs.(4150 Kelvin for the Xtreme). Where can I find such sockets? The price is expensive though @ £ 35 +vat in DT catalogue. I figure that the lifetime should be limited. Merci mes amis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted March 27, 2002 Author Share Posted March 27, 2002 Another way to tackle the issue is to decide that the headlights either "normal" or "small" just do not deliver... that would save me a bunch of tenners! Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted March 28, 2002 Share Posted March 28, 2002 I have used them, did not upgrade the plugs, they lasted less than a week before one stoped working.... X777CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted March 28, 2002 Author Share Posted March 28, 2002 Thanks Simon. Good to know. So I definitively would need upgraded sockets. Any ideas where I could get them? Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted March 28, 2002 Author Share Posted March 28, 2002 Thanks Simon. Good to know. So I definitively would need upgraded sockets. Any ideas where I could get them? Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKJ Posted March 29, 2002 Share Posted March 29, 2002 Don't even bother in a Caterham as they will probably blow within the week as Simon states. These bulbs are extremely fragile, try the Vision plus instead from Phillips which are nearly as bright and about half the cost for two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted March 30, 2002 Author Share Posted March 30, 2002 Vision Plus from Phillips? OK, I shall buy these. Thanks JKJ. Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino ferrana Posted April 1, 2002 Share Posted April 1, 2002 Just fitted the PIAA ones and they seem to work really well and haven't blown (yet). Been for a couple of night blats and they seemed to be quite a bit better than the standard with a whiter light and better clarity. Will post on them again if they do blow prematurely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted April 1, 2002 Author Share Posted April 1, 2002 Thanks Dino. Are you using them in small headlights? Which power please? Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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