Changing to Philips X-Treme Power (+80%) headlight bulbs

[mm2006]

Hi everyone,

I was reading about these new bulbs,
It says they burn brighter by reducing the bulb size to increase the gas pressure.

My questions are these(!):

1.) As they burn at a higher temperature is there any possibility that it might scorch or blacken any of the glass/plastic or any part of the reflectors?

2.) What bulb size is needed for the dipped headlights?

3.) Does anyone have any idea how long they last for with typical use?

4.) Do they work the same with headlight adapters when driving abroad.


Many thanks in advance for any answers to the questions!

Mark

[spike]

Hi Mark
As I understand it, they burn brighter because the filament wire is thinner. Heat output is related to the bulb wattage and on the Xtreme bulbs, this is the same as standard so they won't run hotter than your current bulbs.

Dipped bulb size is H7 (for info, main beam is H3

I have the Xtreme bulbs and they have lasted 2 years so far. I'd guess they will have about half the life of a good quality standard bulb

As with any high output quality bulb the beam pattern does not really change so your headlight adapters will work the same

Cheers Spike