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Hello & Merry Christmas,
Just been contemplating about getting some new Headlamp Bulbs for the YRV. Out of a matter of interest which ones will they take? Looking at getting the best light possible as I have found the ones I have arn't too bad, but could do with being a little brighter. Any recommendations?
Are these easy to install? Tried changing a light bulb on my sistsers Ford KA the other day, and ended up telling her to take it to a garage after nearly taking half the skin off the back of my hand, and thats before getting to try and get to the light bulb, who then had to take the front bumper off just to do the job. >
Bulbs
Merry x-mas to you and all.
Cant wait to spend your x-mas money can you
The bulb type is H4 for the headlights.
Be carefull which you buy there are so many out there at all sorts of prices.
With plastic lensed lamps the bulbs should be made with quartz glass so its UV filtered. The cheap ones might say they are but how can you be sure??
I use OSRAM SILVERSTAR 50% brighter Xenon white, dont like the bluey type, although my Xenon white LED side lights look a bit bluey
Osrams are not a bad price too, other good ones are Philips power2nite etc...., very similar but cost much more, Bosch, Ring etc but dont have good write ups. Bear in mind it all depends on the headlamp styling and design and conditions when they conduct all these tests. Brands like Halfords are made by someone else too.
Go with a name you trust and a price that pleases, expensive does not always mean best!
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Current- 04 Silver YRV TURBO / 91 Black Charade GTti.
Past- 89 White Charade GTti / 1998 White 1.3 Hi-Jet.
A friend in need is a friend in deed, a friend always in need, an Effin nuisance!!
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Current- 04 Silver YRV TURBO
Past- 91 Charade GTti, 89 Charade GTti, 98 1.3 Hi-Jet.
A friend in need is a friend indeed, a friend always in need, an Effin nuisance
Cheers again Dave.....
And a Merry Christmas to you too Dave...
Are the bulbs easy to fit by chance? Where did you get yours from?
Cheers,
Jon.
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'53' Plate Yellow YRV Turbo/ '53' Plate Black Subaru Impreza WRX STi PPP
130BHP/305BHP
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'12' Plate Mazda MX-5 2.0 litre NC 3.5 Venture Roadster 160BHP
'15' Plate SEAT LEON 184 FR TDI. 240BHP/500nm Torque.
Past: '53' Plate Yellow YRV Turbo Approx. 150BHP
Bulbs
Hi Jon,
got mine off ebay, most parts shop will have them also but not as cheap. Think they were well under a tenner
Fitting could be easier, a small hand helps!
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Current- 04 Silver YRV TURBO / 91 Black Charade GTti.
Past- 89 White Charade GTti / 1998 White 1.3 Hi-Jet.
A friend in need is a friend in deed, a friend always in need, an Effin nuisance!!
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Current- 04 Silver YRV TURBO
Past- 91 Charade GTti, 89 Charade GTti, 98 1.3 Hi-Jet.
A friend in need is a friend indeed, a friend always in need, an Effin nuisance
Using OSRAM Night Breakers
For those looking for replacement bulbs for the YRV. I have now purchased some OSRAM Nightbreakers from Powerbulbs.com. @ £23 they are a very good bulb with a nice white light. Also when I ordered I got a some free philips sidelights thrown in which would of cost me £9.
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'53' Plate Yellow YRV Turbo/ '53' Plate Black Subaru Impreza WRX STi PPP
130BHP/305BHP
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'12' Plate Mazda MX-5 2.0 litre NC 3.5 Venture Roadster 160BHP
'15' Plate SEAT LEON 184 FR TDI. 240BHP/500nm Torque.
Past: '53' Plate Yellow YRV Turbo Approx. 150BHP
YRV Bulbs
Are the YRV and the Sirion bulbs the same?? if so Daihatsu Dealers sell some high power headlights for the Sirion as optional accessories. These include bright white and xenon.
I think I am going to get them for my Sirion and I am not sure if you could use them for the YRV too.
The price is about £18 for the more expensive and £13 for the Xenon
Stubu
Proud owner of a Daihatsu Sirion 1.5SX Silver
Stubu
Proud owner of a Daihatsu Sirion 1.5SX Silver
headlamp bulb advice
merry christmas to everyone,
very good bulbs and bright beam pattern but they cost £25 for the set, but you get what you pay for..... hope this helps
i agree with Dave, fitting is a little awkward but not as bad as some modern cars, patience helps
i have just fitted some Philips X-treme power 80% cent h4 bulbs to our Sirion from www.powerbulbs.co.uk,
Now- 05 chrade 1.0 SL (my folks's)
Then- 04 yrv turbo / 98 coure + / 06 sirion 1.0 SE / 58 sirion 'se' sport the list grows . . . . .
Thanks pocketrocketer
Yep that helps. Cheers.
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'53' Plate Yellow YRV Turbo/ '53' Plate Black Subaru Impreza WRX STi PPP
130BHP/305BHP
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'12' Plate Mazda MX-5 2.0 litre NC 3.5 Venture Roadster 160BHP
'15' Plate SEAT LEON 184 FR TDI. 240BHP/500nm Torque.
Past: '53' Plate Yellow YRV Turbo Approx. 150BHP