Main Beam Bulbs

[Denis O]

I bought a set of these MTEC Cosmos Blue bulbs for my 04 Facelift and swapped out the dip beams without hassle. However, the main beam bulbs appear to be a little awkward. Once you get the cap off you appear to need fairly small hands to get to the spring holder at the top and getting the spring off to the sides to release the bulb.

Is this as fiddly as I imagine or will it actually be quite simple in reality. Can't afford to get stuck as I am in Greece and driving back across Europe mid next week.

[jason@bwchiptune]

If you have never changed them before or if they are working at the moment wait till you get back or you may loose the spring

[Denis O]

Thanks Jason. Much appreciated.

I'll do them when I get back to Blighty.

[jason@bwchiptune]

Np mate

[Denis O]

Used the car in the dark for the first time since fitting these new bulbs and what a load of crap. More form over function. Yes they have a nice white light but the penetration of the beam is total rubbish. Thankfully not to expensive and they have now been swapped back over for the original standard bulbs till I get back to the UK and put some Phillips Extreme's in.

Should have done some research as looking round the net these bulbs seem to come up quite regularly on Vauxhall Corsa and Citroen Saxo websites

[Dan1502]

I fitted Philips Extreme's, main and dip, and have found them to be very good.

[Denis O]

I put the Phillips on my Defender and coupled with Crystal Headlamps they are brilliant. Nice white light and excellent throw. They will definitely be going on the X when I get back to the UK.