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Went to Halfords yesterday to get the new Extreme Brilliance bulbs that they are now doing in HB3 / 9005 format.
Now when Rick (YOG) mentioned that Halfords were now doing the Extreme Brilliance, I had to get some. I'd had the Super Brilliance ones before the crappy ebay specials in now and was generally happy with them as I thought they did have a better intensity and length of beam compared to the standard bulbs. (Cherie has them in Millie so I know what they look like still)
(Just the packaging so you know what colour they are to look for - remember to get the ones that have 9005 EB / HB3 on them)
My empty packet: -linky-
I had the blue type of 100w ebay specials -link- in there for the last while and was disappointed with the distance they projected as well as the general dullness of the light. I'd put it at 75% as good as standard bulbs in my opinion.
I took some pictures with the same camera settings (F22 / 2 second exposure) of the difference:
100w Blue bulbs:
Halfords Extreme Brilliance (Rated at 60w on them):
I'd say in fairness that the Super Brilliance were halfway between the above two images.
Now before anyone says that it's not a fair comparison between stand bulbs and these new Extreme Brilliance ones, I went out to the countryside in total darkness to see just what they are really like. I was blown away (as far as you can be with car bulbs) it was almost as though I wasn't in a Puma but a car with proper headlights. Cherie also saw the noticeable difference to her Millie that has the Halford's Super Brilliance as mine did a while ago.
They may not be cheap at £24.99 each (Currently on a BOGOF though) but with the longer nights and bad weather on the way, I'd totally recommend them. You will see the difference.
Now when Rick (YOG) mentioned that Halfords were now doing the Extreme Brilliance, I had to get some. I'd had the Super Brilliance ones before the crappy ebay specials in now and was generally happy with them as I thought they did have a better intensity and length of beam compared to the standard bulbs. (Cherie has them in Millie so I know what they look like still)
(Just the packaging so you know what colour they are to look for - remember to get the ones that have 9005 EB / HB3 on them)
My empty packet: -linky-
I had the blue type of 100w ebay specials -link- in there for the last while and was disappointed with the distance they projected as well as the general dullness of the light. I'd put it at 75% as good as standard bulbs in my opinion.
I took some pictures with the same camera settings (F22 / 2 second exposure) of the difference:
100w Blue bulbs:
Halfords Extreme Brilliance (Rated at 60w on them):
I'd say in fairness that the Super Brilliance were halfway between the above two images.
Now before anyone says that it's not a fair comparison between stand bulbs and these new Extreme Brilliance ones, I went out to the countryside in total darkness to see just what they are really like. I was blown away (as far as you can be with car bulbs) it was almost as though I wasn't in a Puma but a car with proper headlights. Cherie also saw the noticeable difference to her Millie that has the Halford's Super Brilliance as mine did a while ago.
They may not be cheap at £24.99 each (Currently on a BOGOF though) but with the longer nights and bad weather on the way, I'd totally recommend them. You will see the difference.