babber

Been a long time, can anyone tell me what bulb types are fitted as standard to an RB5, and can anyone recommend some decent bulbs, or SMD led replacement bulbs.

Thanks Phill

MattyB1983

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Just a H4 bulb mate. Pop down to Halfords, they have many different types consisting of super bright etc etc.

stu turbo 98

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Ive tried allsorts of bulbs and all have been pants,untill i found rally bulbs from halfords,they state that they are for off road use only and are 100/80w they do light up the road better and i havent blinded anybody and no problems on MOT day

loz_dormer1988

Look on eBay mate, I paid £30 for some halfords brilliance bulbs and then found pretty much exactly the same ones online for £10! Basically Halfords are a rip off!

alcazar

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"pretty much exactly same........"

Hmmmmmmm, the slightest misalignment will cause scatter. Cheap bulbs are just that.

Stick to decent bulbs, but if buying Halfords, always wait for their BOGOF offers.

MattyB1983

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Or get yourself a Halfords trade discount card, they almost pay you for bulbs


I actually bought some bulbs from eBay. 100W and they do state for off road use only. I've found them pretty good and better than the few I tried from Halfords. But remember, regardless of what bulbs you use on a classic the light is never going to be great.

alcazar

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Which is true....and why mine now runs projectors.

MattyB1983

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Oooooohhhhhhhh,,,,, ark at him with his fancy lights

That's the way to go though if you want decent lights on a classic.

ronjeramy

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Philips Rally bulbs, not strictly legal but it was what were recomended on here after a lot searching, think it was Harvey that mentioned them.

alcazar

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They are certainly better than standard.

Scottish_lion

Sorry to Hijack, but is there any issue with wiring burning out fitting these 100W bulbs?

The lighting on my 2000 Classic is shockingly bad - I need some better bulbs fast!

MattyB1983

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I've used 100W bulbs for many years in all sorts of cars and I've never had an issue. Just bought some more today actually from trusty old eBay, 100W bulbs delivered for £6.80 Going in my sisters VW Bora.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200642810188?redirect=mobile

Scottish_lion

Thanks for such a quick response! I'll get some ordered now

alcazar

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If it bothers you, you can soon upgrade the wiring using one, or even two £3 relays, and some thicker wire, plus a couple of fuses.

An hour's work.

Brun

I've had many of the Halfords Brilliance bulbs and was very happy with their performance having tried Phillips and PIAA previously. Currently on Osram night breakers and would rate them slightly above the Halfords due to their slightly better dipped performance