Xeon Bulbs

[guzzy_431]

Hay has anyone up graded there xeons bulbs to the nice icy blue ones?

 

[s3 Hoggy]

Yes

 

[Dalton]

Yes

how to up graded ?

 

[liquids3]

Yes higher rated xenon bulb,standard they are 5500k i think,ive upgraded mine to 7000k,much brighter more white,then it goes up to 1000k more blue,id recomend 7000k,ebay is a good place for this.

 

[Shane-Ireland]

Surely the standard OEM bubls aren't 5500k ?

 

[liquids3]

Surely the standard OEM bubls aren't 5500k ?

Think it might be 4500 actualy,not to sure.

 

[Flubster]

Useful post here:

The Audi TT Forum :: View topic - Anyone replaced their Xenon bulbs?

 

[amar06fbr]

4500k are factory. you can upgrade to 5000k, 6000k, 8000k and 10000k.

 

[Nilz]

I believe OEM are 4300k.

You can 'upgrade' the K rating, but please be aware that the higher the K rating the less light output there is.

 

[Nick090884]

I've gone upto 6000 kelvin which IMO are a bit more modern looking and dont seem to affect the light output to much, if anything they reflect better on cat's eyes and signage. ive a new pair of 6000k unbranded BNIB if you were interested PM me if you like.

 

[Gops]

The TT thread posted above is a good thread! It explains everything you need to know about your main lights. Personally I'd stick to 4300k. If your xenons are quite old now you'll see that it'll start to lose its brightness especially if they are 10 years old. I'm going for OEM ones.

 

[Nilz]

I have stayed OEM and just got a fresh new set of 4300k bulbs and am happy with them for my needs.

 

[guzzy_431]

Nice one!, I think I'll go with the 1000k I like the blue rays.:icon_thumright:

 

[guzzy_431]

Is the 6000k white showing or blue?

 

[liquids3]

Is the 6000k white showing or blue?

More white,they go blueish after 7000k

 

[guzzy_431]

:icon_thumright:

 

[guzzy_431]

Do excuse me... how do I go on the TT thread & what is OEM stand for?

 

[guzzy_431]

thanks, so you get less light out put when you upgrade?
I thought you'd gain more on show?

 

[Nilz]

The higher the K rating, the bluer the light goes and less light output as well....Ideally you want to go for 6k to get a good balance of blueness and light output...

Please note that having 10k is not really advisable and I believe illegal to use on the public highway, just a word of caution.

To get onto the TT thread click on the below link:

The Audi TT Forum :: View topic - Anyone replaced their Xenon bulbs?

OEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer (basically standard issue)

 

[guzzy_431]

Top man! :icon_thumright: thanks for the info. I'll will go with the 6k, much appreciated.

 

[scotty_24]

I would like to upgrade to 6k, what bulbs so I search for? H7 etc?

 

[amar06fbr]

search for D2S.