Topic: Osram night breakers (Read 4747 times)

PAULCDX · « **on:** 30 July 2013, 22:45:41 »

Hi,

Does anybody rate the osram night breakers as an upgrade to the standard headlight bulbs on the Omega?

Unfortunately I don't have HID's but I'd like some brighter headlights. Are they just a standard fit, no extra wiring involved etc?

Thanks in advance

Paul

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #1 on:** 30 July 2013, 22:50:57 »

yes mate they are good . had them in mine for 6 month .a lot more light than the original bulbs . got mine off e gay

just swap and change

PAULCDX · « **Reply #2 on:** 30 July 2013, 22:52:17 »

Cheers I will take a look.

Just standard fit, straight swop etc?

bored bigyin54 · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 July 2013, 22:54:49 »

Quote from: Tall Paul on 30 July 2013, 22:52:17

Cheers I will take a look.

Just standard fit, straight swop etc?

yep

PAULCDX · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 July 2013, 23:00:14 »

Lovely, i guess ideal for the darker nights etc.

Do they last a long time or fail within months etc?

Cheers.

PAULCDX · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 July 2013, 23:28:00 »

Is it a set of H1's I need for headlights ?

Gosh I really am clueless lol

RobG · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 July 2013, 23:32:48 »

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90457.0

PAULCDX · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 July 2013, 23:36:44 »

Cheers Rob, that makes it much clearer

PAULCDX · « **Reply #8 on:** 31 July 2013, 00:01:29 »

Rob,

So if I've got this right my headlights are H7 standard on 2003 CD? $:-\$

Would I order h7 night breakers?

henryd · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 July 2013, 11:22:28 »

I put nightbreakers in my disco,big difference in light output

tunnie · « **Reply #10 on:** 31 July 2013, 12:43:36 »

Got them in my 2.2, excellent upgrade

PAULCDX · « **Reply #11 on:** 31 July 2013, 13:16:12 »

H7's or H1's would I need Mark?

RobG · « **Reply #12 on:** 31 July 2013, 14:54:18 »

Dipped H1
Main H7

PAULCDX · « **Reply #13 on:** 31 July 2013, 15:01:12 »

Thanks Rob

Steve B · « **Reply #14 on:** 31 July 2013, 15:02:13 »

Think i will go this way too. They must be worth it if tunnie says so cos he dont part with his money easily

So are we getting a egay link rob or is it your day off ~~Slacker~~

Steve B · « **Reply #15 on:** 31 July 2013, 15:51:35 »

So is that 2 sets of bulbs ie:- $:-\$ £24

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OSRAM-NIGHT-BREAKER-PLUS-H1-PAIR-90-MORE-LIGHT-VAUXHALL-HIGH-MAIN-BEAM-/230962272258?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AOmega&hash=item35c66c9802

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OSRAM-NIGHT-BREAKER-PLUS-H7-PAIR-90-MORE-LIGHT-FORD-LOW-DIPPED-BEAM-/231009590283?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35c93e9c0b

PAULCDX · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 July 2013, 16:01:13 »

No mate 1 set is £12

RobG · « **Reply #17 on:** 31 July 2013, 16:20:07 »

That`s the ones

MaxV6 · « **Reply #18 on:** 31 July 2013, 17:45:30 »

i'm awaiting delivery of 2 sets of the Ring H1 +120% jobbies..... (for the jag)

found a place doing them on a 2fer offer..... got 2 pairs for about £29.... as opposed to the £25 per set most places seem to be asking.

apparently, replacing bulbs is a PITA in the X type....

oh joy.....

TheBoy · « **Reply #19 on:** 31 July 2013, 18:22:33 »

Nightbreakers are noticibly better, but seem to have a shorter life. I guess thats the compromise.

I suspect other brands are similar, sorry MaxV6

henryd · « **Reply #20 on:** 31 July 2013, 18:25:16 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 31 July 2013, 18:22:33

Nightbreakers are noticibly better, but seem to have a shorter life. I guess thats the compromise.

I suspect other brands are similar, sorry MaxV6

The night breakers in my Discovery have done 18 months + a year in the Merc that I had before it so not that bad

tunnie · « **Reply #21 on:** 31 July 2013, 18:26:14 »

Night breakers in mine last 3+ years

PAULCDX · « **Reply #22 on:** 31 July 2013, 18:27:19 »

Wow that's a long time Mark

Need to get me some I think

dbug · « **Reply #23 on:** 31 July 2013, 20:55:56 »

Quote from: MaxV6 on 31 July 2013, 17:45:30

i'm awaiting delivery of 2 sets of the Ring H1 +120% jobbies..... (for the jag)

found a place doing them on a 2fer offer..... got 2 pairs for about £29.... as opposed to the £25 per set most places seem to be asking.

apparently, replacing bulbs is a PITA in the X type....

oh joy.....

If its anything like my XJ, you have to take the headlights out (well definately the drivers side, I can just do bulbs on the passenger side in situ), and to do this you have to remove part of the undershield and remove front bumper - real PITA

Steve B · « **Reply #24 on:** 31 July 2013, 22:13:05 »

Quote from: Tall Paul on 31 July 2013, 16:01:13

No mate 1 set is £12

After having a look tonight i see there are 3 Bulbs each side A small one for the sidelight, Then the dipped headlight bulb. and then another that comes on when you select the main beam.. So therefore i take it you need to buy both of these sets below.

Is that correct

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OSRAM-NIGHT-BREAKER-PLUS-H1-PAIR-90-MORE-LIGHT-VAUXHALL-HIGH-MAIN-BEAM-/230962272258?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AOmega&hash=item35c66c9802

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OSRAM-NIGHT-BREAKER-PLUS-H7-PAIR-90-MORE-LIGHT-FORD-LOW-DIPPED-BEAM-/231009590283?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35c93e9c0b

05omegav6 · « **Reply #25 on:** 01 August 2013, 20:28:20 »

Yup

two sets required...
1 for main beam
1 for dipped beam...

MaxV6 · « **Reply #26 on:** 05 August 2013, 00:33:21 »

well, i fitted the Ring +120% jobbies to the X type Jag on friday, prior to another trip to deepest darkest North wales, this weekend gotta say, they're effing great.... huge improvement in both dipped and full beam , the jag's std NON HID lamps are utter pants....

it's now a match for the HIDs on my Mv6.

will report back on longevity when they fail......

PAULCDX · « **Reply #27 on:** 05 August 2013, 09:04:12 »

Nice one Max, very interested in your findings

Very tempted to put these in my Omega CD when the nights start drawing in

TheBoy · « **Reply #28 on:** 05 August 2013, 17:50:08 »

Quote from: MaxV6 on 05 August 2013, 00:33:21

it's now a match for the HIDs on my Mv6.

Blimey

Seeing as GM always have universally shite headlights, and a HID'd Omega is no exception, the standard Jag ones must be really, really bad

Broomies Mate · « **Reply #29 on:** 05 August 2013, 19:11:00 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 05 August 2013, 17:50:08

Quote from: MaxV6 on 05 August 2013, 00:33:21
it's now a match for the HIDs on my Mv6.
Blimey

Seeing as GM always have universally shite headlights, and a HID'd Omega is no exception, the standard Jag ones must be really, really bad

I find the HID Omega lamps bloody good tbh. The candles in the e39 are epically shite.

LFF64 · « **Reply #30 on:** 05 August 2013, 19:28:16 »

I have just changed the bulbs on my Insignia for the nightbreakers (as TB says VX dont seem to great on lights ) I got mine from Amazon I think they were £21 inc p+p
I am really impressed with the difference they make more so on main than dipped though

henryd · « **Reply #31 on:** 05 August 2013, 19:34:45 »

I agree with TB,I've owned many vauxhalls and yet to have decent dip lights on any of them,my Signums dip beam for a 140mph car is shocking,main beam is good and was on my mig as well.

MaxV6 · « **Reply #32 on:** 06 August 2013, 12:08:21 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 05 August 2013, 17:50:08

Quote from: MaxV6 on 05 August 2013, 00:33:21
it's now a match for the HIDs on my Mv6.
Blimey

Seeing as GM always have universally shite headlights, and a HID'd Omega is no exception, the standard Jag ones must be really, really bad

you're not wrong..... biblically effing awful on dipped beam.... merely barely passable on full beam, on dip, i could probably have seen more using an iphone flashlight app. the new bulbs make a helluva difference....

Steve B · « **Reply #33 on:** 09 August 2013, 16:56:20 »

So does air box and batt have to come out to fit them

RobG · « **Reply #34 on:** 09 August 2013, 16:57:46 »

Quote from: bigtimecube on 09 August 2013, 16:56:20

So does air box and batt have to come out to fit them

Nope. Room enough with airbox in situ, battery, undo clamp and slide back as far as

Steve B · « **Reply #35 on:** 09 August 2013, 19:04:39 »

That was tight for all 4 Bulbs

Noticed on one of them that the silver reflector moves easy (feels) like its popping in and out a balljoint $:-\$

RobG · « **Reply #36 on:** 09 August 2013, 19:33:06 »

Quote from: bigtimecube on 09 August 2013, 19:04:39

That was tight for all 4 Bulbs

Noticed on one of them that the silver reflector moves easy (feels) like its popping in and out a balljoint $:-\$

Busted adjuster

Steve B · « **Reply #37 on:** 09 August 2013, 20:05:43 »

Quote from: RobG on 09 August 2013, 19:33:06

Quote from: bigtimecube on 09 August 2013, 19:04:39
That was tight for all 4 Bulbs

Noticed on one of them that the silver reflector moves easy (feels) like its popping in and out a balljoint $:-\$
Busted adjuster

Have you got any rob

RobG · « **Reply #38 on:** 09 August 2013, 20:54:34 »

Nope, he has. Mention OOF for discount http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminium-Vauxhall-Omega-Headlight-Adjusters-post-98-/261253779143?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cd3f04ec7

Andy89 · « **Reply #39 on:** 12 August 2013, 22:14:17 »

In my experience they light up good but last very short, even the people who sold them to me admittet to them being rubbish

Osram ultralife on the other hand have yet to break for me, had them for at least 2 years now

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