Headlight

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 13 Jan 2011, 06:33

I have a low beam out, any recommendations out there for an H7 bulb? This is my first car that has used them.

2004 XC70, by the way.

Post by **jimmy57** » 13 Jan 2011, 08:35

If you are looking for improvement in light then the most readily available are the Sylvania/Osram Silverstar or Silverstar Ultra.
I have used both and I'm not so sure I can see the extra money spent on ultra version.
These are sold at all the national auto supply chains and I think Pep Boys has rebates on them still if that chain is local to you.
You can also find them on EBay. I bought genuine from a UK seller a little more than half of local cost including the shipping.
If you have a light out then ordering them may not be an option.
These bulbs are cheaper in Europe than here for some reason.

Post by **jblackburn** » 14 Jan 2011, 08:49

I LOVE my Silverstar bulbs. They say the life is shorter, but I've had mine close to 6 months and they haven't burned out. I run them as Daytime Running Lights, and do a lot of driving too.

Night driving is much improved now - before I couldn't see much of anything without my high beams on.
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