H7 bulb replacement

[The_Mowgs]

My bulb blew and I need to replace it. Are there any suggestions as to which bulbs to get? I was thinking of just buying 2 and replacing the other one as well while Im at it.

I dont want those fake xenon looking things, just a good bright light.

 

[WAslayer]

I have always bought Hella when needing to replace these bulbs.. never let me down..

 

[AntennaMan]

Hella is the way to go.

 

[The_Mowgs]

Thanks guys, hella nice of you to respond so quickly. I think Midas sells them, will make a turn.

 

[Thugscub]

Try and take the original bulb in and match it up. Even 1 mm out on the filament will screw the beam up.

 

[marhsava]

My bulb blew and I need to replace it. Are there any suggestions as to which bulbs to get? I was thinking of just buying 2 and replacing the other one as well while Im at it.

I dont want those fake xenon looking things, just a good bright light.

Also check the Philips range , I just fitted this in my car and is way better than OEM bulbs.

Day and Night difference, excuse the pun

 

[The_Mowgs]

Also check the Philips range , I just fitted this in my car and is way better than OEM bulbs.

Thanks but this is the second Philips that blew.

 

[Tabac]

Thanks but this is the second Philips that blew.

Third time lucky ?

 

[rh1]

Thanks but this is the second Philips that blew.

I did an Amazon search of the highest rated h4 bulbs,whilst waiting for delivery I bought and fitted the phillips. Still in my wifes car.

Just checked it was in June 2019.

 

[RonSwanson]

Hella or Osram.

 

[WAslayer]

This should be obvious, but if it's not:

- Do not touch the glass of the bulb..
- Make sure your light housing isn't loose and rattling whilst driving.. Filaments don't like to be shaken, they are not martinis..

 

[TheFriendlyGhost]

I also had an issue with bulbs burning out quickly so I decided to try out the LED Bulbs. Bought a cheapie set from the China Mall in Centurion just to make sure that it worked. Fast forward almost 16 months and the bulbs are still fine. And the plus is that they are way brighter than the OSRAM night breakers that I had fitted before.

 

[Tabac]

This should be obvious, but if it's not:

- Do not touch the glass of the bulb..
- Make sure your light housing isn't loose and rattling whilst driving.. Filaments don't like to be shaken, they are not martinis..

Maybe you should go install it for him. @The_Mowgs isn't very technical.

 

[A3@MBB]

The other day I was taken aback when I needed to replace a H7 bulb on my daily.
Prices went through the roof for known brands!
Walked out with a R25 no-name bulb and still driving with it today a few weeks later.
I'm looking at getting the LED H7 drop-in replacements now

 

[The_Mowgs]

This should be obvious, but if it's not:

- Do not touch the glass of the bulb..
- Make sure your light housing isn't loose and rattling whilst driving.. Filaments don't like to be shaken, they are not martinis..

I usually use these surgical gloves when handling bulbs but thanks for the reminder.

 

[The_Mowgs]

Third time lucky ?

I dont vote anc

 

[marhsava]

I usually use these surgical gloves when handling bulbs but thanks for the reminder.

Why does this look like a jumpsuit?

 

[I.am.Sam]

I usually use these surgical gloves when handling bulbs but thanks for the reminder.

same glove you use with @Pineapple Smurf

 

[Leegov]

My go to place for bulbs is

Autolume Plus

autolume.co.za

They currently have a sale on now

 

[tRoN]

I have these for over 3 years not.
Unlike cheapie ones these have a nice beam pattern that does not blind oncoming traffic

LED Conversion Kits - Autolume Plus

LEDs are the future of autobulbs. LEDs are easy to fit and are an excellent way to upgrade the look and performance of your vehicle lighting. Replacement LEDs can only be used on interiors and off-road.

autolume.co.za