Hella 50% Brighter globes

[sierrajim]

Just thought that some of you might be interested in these globes.

Installed into my GU yesterday replacing the factory 55/60 globes with the Hella 55/60 Premium 50% + globes.

They are incredibly white to say the least, as for being brighter thats another story.

I grabbed my trusty light meter and tested before and after the new globes actually put out 18% less light than the old ones!!!! It is however almost pure white.

I think the globes retail for about $28 a pair so they're not expensive at all. Just a pitty they don't come in a higher wattage.

The GU takes H4 style globes, other vehicles may vary.

Part number XDX1260/55BL gets you one

Part number XDX1260/55BL2 gets you a pair.

The link to their catalogue is http://db.hella.com.au/cgi-bin/catalogue.pl

James

[-Nemesis-]

Is there an easier way to find out what globe your truck runs, other than pulling it apart/out?

I'd be interested to know what lame yellow bulbs my gen2 4Runner uses. I'm thinking H4, but only cos it's popular....ish.

[mud4b]

the only thing i have realised with the white light of similar brands is.


when it rains (at night) they do not show up the road as much as a yellow light does.

when you get a chance could you please reply here and let me know if yours are the same.?

[sierrajim]

the only thing i have realised with the white light of similar brands is.


when it rains (at night) they do not show up the road as much as a yellow light does.

when you get a chance could you please reply here and let me know if yours are the same.?

I only changed one side yesterday, it rained last night and i must say that i noticed the same. Wasn't sure if it was because i did the drivers side or because of the colour of the light.

[HotFourOk]

I noticed especially the blue-ish tinge globes suck in the wet.. I had them in and had to change back to the Philips Vision Plus.. which are normal standard globe colour but put out 50% or so more light. They're really good

[awill4x4]

Here's a great site about automotive lighting overall. http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech ... bulbs.html
It debunks a whole lot of myths about "blue" bulbs HID conversions and the like. Check it out, it's an interesting read.
Regards Andrew.

[mike]

Here's a great site about automotive lighting overall. http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech ... bulbs.html
It debunks a whole lot of myths about "blue" bulbs HID conversions and the like. Check it out, it's an interesting read.
Regards Andrew.

That site has some damn fine tech!

[Julian_4x4]

Is there an easier way to find out what globe your truck runs, other than pulling it apart/out?

I'd be interested to know what lame yellow bulbs my gen2 4Runner uses. I'm thinking H4, but only cos it's popular....ish.

All hilues run a h4 type bulb using 55/60W

To run higher wattage globe, you'll need to install a relayto the headlights to compensate for higher power consumption

[+dj_hansen+]

Hilux/4Runers also run a sealed halogen beam... youd need to get a semi sealed H4 replacement, then rewire your system for best results...


Have a pdf document giving all the info if u want...

[-Nemesis-]

Ahh ok thanks for that.

As for a relay, how does that compensate for higher power? Doesn't a relay just tell something to turn on and off....?

[+dj_hansen+]

There is a far bit of current loss as the power has to go from the battery to the stalk switch in the cabin and then back to the lights... Where as using a relay acts like a 'remote' switch so you can run a big fat positive to the relay from the battery and then to the light.. maybe 1m in length? compared to the 5m in stock form...

Stock light circuit wont handle much more than the 60 watt high beam power..

You will notice a big difference in light output just changing to a relay system with standard globes...

[-Nemesis-]

Ahh of course, makes sense......

[-Nemesis-]

Actually, just thinking about it. What differentiates the signal for high and low beam? Or can you get dual type relays or something?

[mike]

There is a far bit of current loss as the power has to go from the battery to the stalk switch in the cabin and then back to the lights... Where as using a relay acts like a 'remote' switch so you can run a big fat positive to the relay from the battery and then to the light.. maybe 1m in length? compared to the 5m in stock form...

Stock light circuit wont handle much more than the 60 watt high beam power..

You will notice a big difference in light output just changing to a relay system with standard globes...

Not only that very few switch stalks can handle that kind of current .... read fried electrics and possible fire!

[sierrajim]

Update, drove home in the rain last night. Globes coming out and going in the bin.

[+dj_hansen+]

Actually, just thinking about it. What differentiates the signal for high and low beam? Or can you get dual type relays or something?

Look at the plug on the back of the light, pull the plug off, grab a multi meter, neg lead to chassis, switch low beams on and see which pin shows 12v (middle pin is earth, so either of the side pins) so use this for the new trigger for low beam relay, and same for high beam...


Will email you the pdf document

sierrajim... see if u can get your hands on some phillips crystal/diamond vision. Mate from work has the crystal vision and is veeerrry! impressed with them (in 120 prado). They are 110/130 equivalent with 55/60 current draw, but are not ADR approved