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TWPC Jan 17th, 2013 09:02

Headlamp bulb upgrade
 
Can anyone give me some advice on upgrading the bulbs of an XC90 SE's standard halogen headlamps (i.e. not Xenons)? It's a 2010 car.
I'm just wondering if there is an easy solution to making them a bit brighter and if there are any costs (other than the cost of the new bulbs themselves!)?

Thanks,
Tom

galloot633 Jan 17th, 2013 12:24

Ive fitted these , Osram NIGHT BREAKER® Plus H7 , they do make a differencs
dave

ally Jan 17th, 2013 13:21

I'm pretty sure it's Osram night breakers we have too, they are good bulbs

TWPC Jan 17th, 2013 14:42

Thank you both. I'll have a look.

Have you had any issues with durability, given that our driving lights are on all the time?

60041 Jan 17th, 2013 18:01

I used Nightbreakers on my old XC70 and found them to be much better than the standard bulbs. Durability was not a particular problem, they lasted at least a couple of years.

TWPC Jan 18th, 2013 09:47

Thanks for that 60041.

Does anyone have any experience and views on the Philips VisionPlus or Xtreme Vision bulbs?

harvey07 Jan 18th, 2013 13:08

Another thumbs up for the Nightbreakers from me...got them in my XC90 & now the wifes Mazda 5 too...huge difference from the standard setup...but still no xenons !

donturkone Jan 27th, 2013 08:28

Yes, I also use Nightbreakers... much better visability!

chb Jan 27th, 2013 08:39

Nightbreakers here too. you can get them on Amazon for about £12 a pair.

Funky Diver Jan 27th, 2013 21:29

+1 for night breakers.

I've got Xenons on my soon to be picked up XC but night breakers on my works van.


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