Osram Nightbreakers

[NavZ]

I'll try pick up a couple diff sets and test today. Will let ya know.

And? :rollsmile:

Thanks Abmi, talk about been put on the spot......

Well I actually cheated, I went and installed HID kit with projectors.

Simple, you want better light then do the HID upgrade. As far as I can tell the Osrams price here in CT are like R 400. The kit with projectors and error canceller was +- R1000.00. R 600 difference from what Ive seen in my buddys car that has the Osrams is absolutely worth it.

R150 a set @Diesel Electric (021) 551 2235

 

[Mr Occo]

I'll try pick up a couple diff sets and test today. Will let ya know.

And? :rollsmile:

Thanks Abmi, talk about been put on the spot......

Well I actually cheated, I went and installed HID kit with projectors.

Simple, you want better light then do the HID upgrade. As far as I can tell the Osrams price here in CT are like R 400. The kit with projectors and error canceller was +- R1000.00. R 600 difference from what Ive seen in my buddys car that has the Osrams is absolutely worth it.

R150 a set @Diesel Electric (021) 551 2235

Are you sure same bulbs, cause from 3 different places prices ranged R 380 to R400...

 

[NavZ]

I'll try pick up a couple diff sets and test today. Will let ya know.

And? :rollsmile:

Thanks Abmi, talk about been put on the spot......

Well I actually cheated, I went and installed HID kit with projectors.

Simple, you want better light then do the HID upgrade. As far as I can tell the Osrams price here in CT are like R 400. The kit with projectors and error canceller was +- R1000.00. R 600 difference from what Ive seen in my buddys car that has the Osrams is absolutely worth it.

R150 a set @Diesel Electric (021) 551 2235

Are you sure same bulbs, cause from 3 different places prices ranged R 380 to R400...

Sorry, 2x H7 bulbs for an E90.

 

[abmi0000]

I paid R250 from Autostyle at the time and it is now selling or R180 on special.

 

[Raybimmer]

I see the osram link gives H7 for the e36 low and high beam , mine takes H1 !
I had a set of the original Nightbreaker and they are brighter than generic halogen globes . I fitted low and high beam with cool blue and like the white light . Next is HID for the low beams .

 

[pi328]

Raybimmer: don't feel alone. My E36 also only uses H1: high, low and fog.

 

[Philip Foglar]

When I bought the H7 Osram Nightbreakers from Midas last year I think I paid something like R150 per pair...

 

[abmi0000]

It would be nice to see pratically difference between the 2 different series, i.e. standard vs Plus

 

[Rooi_Willie]

I got the Plus and the difference is noticeable from standard.
Paid R170 locally :thumbs:

 

[abmi0000]

I got the Plus and the difference is noticeable from standard.
Paid R170 locally :thumbs:

Sorry - meant to say. Version I of the Nightbreaker vs. Plus and not OEM against Plus.

 

[Rooi_Willie]

I got the Plus and the difference is noticeable from standard.
Paid R170 locally :thumbs:

Sorry - meant to say. Version I of the Nightbreaker vs. Plus and not OEM against Plus.

I know that's what you meant, just saying what I have, in other words, I think the difference will hardly be noticeable :=):

 

[Philip Foglar]

Would also be curious to know, but was extremely impressed with the difference the standard Nightbreakers made compared to the normal OEM bulbs! So I would like to think that the difference between the standard Nightbreakers and the Plus version is minimal, but depends on where it is different too.

 

[abmi0000]

Would also be curious to know, but was extremely impressed with the difference the standard Nightbreakers made compared to the normal OEM bulbs! So I would like to think that the difference between the standard Nightbreakers and the Plus version is minimal, but depends on where it is different too.

The salesman from Osram was punting more on the longevity of the bulb, rather than the brightness. He said around 10% more light

 

[akash]

I Have the Night breaker plus on my car, been using it for over a year now and its great.

Paid R120 at Autozone Randburg when it was on special.

 

[abmi0000]

Wow, didn't know that the Plus was around for that long :thumb:

 

[NavZ]

I hate dealing with idiots. A few weeks ago Midas said they have HB4/9006 Nightbreakers for my E90 fogs. Called today to confirm stock so I can pick them up & the guy says Osram doesn't make in that size. I call Diesel Electric instead, guy says sure, I have stock. I drive all the way there, a different guy tells me they don't have that in Nightbreakers because Osram doesn't make in that size. WTF? I checked the link Abmi posted, they clearly make HB4 bulbs in Nightbreaker Plus?

 

[Raybimmer]

I tried a set of H1 Nightbreakers a while ago and yes they are better than generic H1 bulbs . I prefer the cool blue for the whiter light . I think I should try nightbreakers plus for brights and see the difference .
Longevity....cool blue were bad at a time , got 4/6 months on some bulbs .

 

[abmi0000]

I tried a set of H1 Nightbreakers a while ago and yes they are better than generic H1 bulbs . I prefer the cool blue for the whiter light . I think I should try nightbreakers plus for brights and see the difference .
Longevity....cool blue were bad at a time , got 4/6 months on some bulbs .

Agree - I had the cool blue H11's in my E46 and I went through 3 bulbs failing at different sides within a years time.

 

[Space86]

What are my best options with an e36 as I'm getting most of the nose of my car replaced.

 

[abmi0000]

What are my best options with an e36 as I'm getting most of the nose of my car replaced.

What's the budget?