i have just been reading that these bulbs GE Megalight Ultra +130 according to auto express are the top bulbs of 2018 stomping all over nightbreakers ...

any one fitted or used the GE Megalight Ultra +130.



http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-t...group-test 2011 SD4 XS

Have you considered trying LED replacements? I popped in a set of H7 & H11 last week and the difference was amazing! The latest versions (7th gen I believe) are nothing like the feeble bulbs of a couple of years ago, but stay away from the COB variants as they don't give a good beam pattern. Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White

Last edited by RazMan on 30th Mar 2018 5:51 pm. Edited 1 time in total

Yes I have the HB3 '130' bulbs too, very bright white glow.

Passed MOT only this week.

They are rated at 12V 65W, although the previous bulb was only 12V 55W.

It will be interesting to see how long the HB3’s last. Be sure to report back

popped them in last week and there still good LOL........im very impressed more light on the road than nighbreakers....very white light that is crisp with no streaks or shadows with in the lit area.......if i can i will post some pics at some point... 2011 SD4 XS

Good to know. Can you keep us posted please as be interesting to know how long they go for compared to the crap in mine at present HB3!!! If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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Freelander 2 HSE auto 2014 ( Florrie ) ..... Try again.
Freelander 2 GS 2012...... Gone.

JLR from new fitted Philips HB3 bulbs rated at 60W
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Late models Fl2 has a problem with the main/dipped bulb (same bulb with a shutter) overheating and causing reduced lifespan. The problem gets worse with these high power bulbs as they get even hotter. LR 's solution is to insert a resistance wire to reduce the current to the bulb to stop the over heating but it reduces its light output too. Jules

Reduces its light output... the light output is already shocking

Best thing to do is buy xenon headlamps and have the CCF edited  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

JLR don't seem to do the Philips anymore, they're Sylvania now.

Right bulb came with the car (20 months ago), left bulb bought 12 months ago. Its now on Bosch bulbs from Halfords.



I now actively carry HB3s given how often they blow. I do around 25k a year, lights always on AUTO.

LR NUT wrote:

Best thing to do is buy xenon headlamps and have the CCF edited

This is what I want to do, but I understand legally they have to be auto levelling, and i've never seen a kit/parts for auto levelling

RazMan wrote:

Have you considered trying LED replacements? I popped in a set of H7 & H11 last week and the difference was amazing! The latest versions (7th gen I believe) are nothing like the feeble bulbs of a couple of years ago, but stay away from the COB variants as they don't give a good beam pattern.

The H7 just needed a couple of layers of foam tape around the main part of the body to gently wedge it in place (they don't get hot so no problems with the tape so far) The H11 was chosen carefully and I simply picked the one with the lowest profile and side entry cable - it JUST clears the headlight cover.
It is also worth mentioning that there was no problem with the CANBUS but the sidelight conversion (Philips LED) required a resistor to prevent flashing.
A couple of weeks of night driving now and no problems at all
As a guide, here is a pic of the 'bulbs' that I installed Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White

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Vanny wrote:

LR NUT wrote:

Best thing to do is buy xenon headlamps and have the CCF edited

This is what I want to do, but I understand legally they have to be auto levelling, and i've never seen a kit/parts for auto levelling

Do not forget that the MOT rules changed in April, you may not get through next time round because they will be looking out for this upgrade.