minuccims Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Very pleased with the Ostrum H7s and the HIR1s. Also ordered from Kenny at Candlepower.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian3676 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I had HID's in low beams, but just ordered some HIR1s for the high beams. Cant wait to see how they look! Still deciding what to do with the fog lights though....anyone having good luck with the CPI h3 they advertise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I had HID's in low beams, but just ordered some HIR1s for the high beams. Cant wait to see how they look! Still deciding what to do with the fog lights though....anyone having good luck with the CPI h3 they advertise? I have both the CPI Gold H3 for the fogs and the Osram Rallye 65 watts for the low-beams and definitely found the complete setup to be an huge improvement over stock. To be honest about the fogs though, after upgrading the low-beams I get such good lighting that I turn on the fogs a lot less often then before. The yellow color does seems to make it easier to see the road markings, or at least make me feel a bit more comfortable, but I would say the difference is relatively minor. From aesthetic perspective the yellow color also looks nicer when looking at the car from outside. In terms of the low beam performance, the cutoff is much better than stock, scatter is better controlled, and light output ahead and to the sides is greatly improved. If you were to do only one mod to you cars lighting, this is the one I would suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emtownsend Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 So, with the Osram Rallye H7 lights being "not legal for street use", is it really so bad that it is obviously illegal or since they are low beams, do they not bother anyone?? I'd love to grab some for all the winter driving where I live... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 So, with the Osram Rallye H7 lights being "not legal for street use", is it really so bad that it is obviously illegal or since they are low beams, do they not bother anyone?? I'd love to grab some for all the winter driving where I live... The cutoff is better than stock, and light scatter is better controlled than stock as well. I am guessing that the "illegal" part must come from either Osram not doing some certification in North America or just because of the increase in overall light output. From my experience so far, they don't seem to be bothering other drivers. Furthermore, to your point of being obviously illegal or not, I would think that you would need to take the light bulb out of the headlight, take down the model number and look up online to determine that it is not for street use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mestizoracer310 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Ok, so here's what my plans are for my 06 legacy wagon Lows: DDM Tuning's 55w Ultra kit w/ 5500k bulbs (no yellow) Highs: considering the rare Ness off the HIRs, I'm considering going LEDs, but don't know who to buy them from.... Fogs don't apply yet, as the original purchaser of this car didn't want them. I bought this car last Friday.....also waiting to see what the original ride height is (made own thread in the suspension forum....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Ok, so here's what my plans are for my 06 legacy wagon Lows: DDM Tuning's 55w Ultra kit w/ 5500k bulbs (no yellow) Highs: considering the rare Ness off the HIRs, I'm considering going LEDs, but don't know who to buy them from.... Fogs don't apply yet, as the original purchaser of this car didn't want them. I bought this car last Friday.....also waiting to see what the original ride height is (made own thread in the suspension forum....) Did you even read this thread? DDM HID kits are garbage. If you want HIDs then do a complete retrofit. Otherwise stick with the recommendations in this thread. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Highs: considering the rare Ness off the HIRs, I'm considering going LEDs, but don't know who to buy them from.... HIR bulbs are the best option for high beams, Narva +50 bulbs are also pretty good. LEDs will have the same problem as an HID kit, too much light not being aimed properly. I believe the Osram Rallye bulbs aren't technically legal because they are higher than 55W. I've had them for 4+ years and never had an issue with the being too bright. Though laws vary by state, I've passed inspection just fine. With HIDs I'd probably fail inspection. Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762x39 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Whiter means nothing. As stated before, it's all about the lumens. This is not completely correct. I will explain with special knowledge of the subject due to my profession. While Lumens is an important part of projected light, foot-candles, color temperature and CRI are factored in to complete the desired output of the lamp assembly. Lumens is the measurable amount of light projected from the source. Foot-candles is the measurable amount of light the source casts onto a given surface, however distance is a factor in the equation. Color Temp is measured in Kelvins and represents the "warmness/coolness" in the bulb's color output. Less Kelvin's is warmer and vice-versa. That brings us to CRI, which is the abbreviation for "Color Reference Index." CRI is based on a scale from 0 - 100 with 0 being poor and 100 being Natural light or Best. So its quite a combination of things not just simply the color or the lumens alone. Its not like choosing paint color like 99% of people do with their headlights and fog lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mestizoracer310 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Did you even read this thread? DDM HID kits are garbage. If you want HIDs then do a complete retrofit. Otherwise stick with the recommendations in this thread. Yes, I read it. And i have 3 kits. Two of which (lows & fogs) were installed on my car got totaled. Maybe people just got lemons. All 3 of mine are 4-5 years old and they still work fine..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Yes, I read it. And i have 3 kits. Two of which (lows & fogs) were installed on my car got totaled. Maybe people just got lemons. All 3 of mine are 4-5 years old and they still work fine..... Just because they have been working for you doesn't mean they are fine. I've used DDM kits, Morimoto kits and OEM. DDM is trash. Not to mention installing HID in halogen projectors or reflectors will throw light in all the places you don't want and blinds other drivers. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mestizoracer310 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 So let me get this straight, a part that still works fine...isn't considered fine? Just because your experience with them was bad? Your statement makes absolutely no sense. So let's just agree to disagree and leave it at that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostywag Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Hey All - Wanted to put out a PSA on this thread for anyone who came to it looking for lows/daytime running bulb replacement help like myself. I was hoping to purchase the Osram Rallye 64217 65W H7 so I emailed Mr. Stern who advised they were no longer being produced. The CandlePower, Inc site still lists them as available and so I took a chance and ordered them anyways. I received them yesterday and they fit the exact description so they may still have stock of a part that is no longer produced. Alternatively, in talking with Daniel he advised the Philips X-treme Vision +130% Headlight Bulbs (H7 55W) are a viable replacement for the Osrams. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QJWTQYY/?tag=2402507-20]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QJWTQYY/?tag=2402507-20[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDiabolicaL1 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I dropped some 6000k LED lows and 3000k LED fogs in my wagon the other day and wanted to show y'all how it looks. http://i.imgur.com/bnEEZiN.jpg Sadly, the link I ordered them through on Amazon doesn't list the bulbs I bought as available anymore--maybe they're just out of stock? The brand is Ediors and they were ~$65 a set. Not a terrible price considering they're rated to last 30,000 hours. As they appear when driving.. 6000k Low beams only: http://i.imgur.com/a3Ux2Cb.jpg 6000k Low beams and 3000k Fog lights: http://i.imgur.com/hxWoGn7.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Looks good, tons of foreground lighting though. Got any wall shots (from say 50ft away)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyt88 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I dropped some 6000k LED lows and 3000k LED fogs in my wagon the other day and wanted to show y'all how it looks. With LEDs, do you need to do any other mods to the car or can you just put them into a stock headlamp unit? Also, any reason you didn't get LED lights for the high-beams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDiabolicaL1 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 With LEDs, do you need to do any other mods to the car or can you just put them into a stock headlamp unit? Also, any reason you didn't get LED lights for the high-beams? I couldn't put the dust covers back on after I installed them. I did some research on here and on other sites and it seemed they weren't really critical, unless driving in heavy dust environments. That said, I have taken the car through some incredibly dusty conditions without the dust covers and haven't had any issues. The LED's I used have a fan on the back and require airflow. I had intended on getting some rubber "universal" type covers so I could seal them back up but haven't gotten around to it--yet. I bought the car with a single burned out low-beam and fog lamp. The high-beams were still good. I never use the high-beams anyways, but, I also needed to be cost effective because when I replaced my lamps with LED's I was also doing a brake upgrade which absorbed much of the funds available. I'll get around to getting the high-beams replaced when one burns out, though. Probably at that point I'll get new universal type rubber dust caps for them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grovlet Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I'm reviewing my lighting options - already had Osram Offroad 55W lows and HIR1 Highs (Fogs are still factory bulbs) * Highs = Highs are still great - highly recommended Since I also have an Audi S4 running Xtreme 130+ D3S HIDs - the Osrams are looking a little dull and yellow... I ordered the newer Osram Night Breaker Laser +130% If that doesn't do it - I may try LED: a) HID Concepts Fanless H7 (5500K) - I would think allowing the dust caps to be used.... b) Ediors 6000K LED - same as noted above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 One of my fog lights burned out. Are the Candepower selective yellow bulbs still the best bang for the buck H3 option? Only read back a few pages, has anyone tried Nokya Hyper Yellow bulbs? Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98legwag Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 One of my fog lights burned out. Are the Candepower selective yellow bulbs still the best bang for the buck H3 option? Only read back a few pages, has anyone tried Nokya Hyper Yellow bulbs? I had the Nokya Hyper Yellows in my 09 so its different bulb type for the fogs. I liked them. I swapped them to match my lows (Osram NBU). Now that the NBU low beams went out I may put the Nokyas back in the fogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Alternatively, in talking with Daniel he advised the Philips X-treme Vision +130% Headlight Bulbs (H7 55W) are a viable replacement for the Osrams. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QJWTQYY/?tag=2402507-20]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QJWTQYY/?tag=2402507-20[/ame] What's the lifespan of the +130 bulbs? I tried an older version Philips Xtreme +80 bulbs. While they were whiter and slightly brighter than Osram Rally bulbs, they burned out after 1 year. Osram Rallye bulbs are usually good for 2-2.5 years. One just burned out. Debating if I should try the new Philips Xtreme or stick with Osram Rallye bulbs. Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'd say expect them to last as long as your previous X-Treme bulbs. It looks like the filament is wired a bit tighter for a "brighter" output, at a loss of longevity. BTW Philips has a new 'racing' bulb. https://www.powerbulbs.com/product/philips-racingvision-h7-twin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 link doesn't work I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithcraft Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 1994 Legacy MI 2008 Legacy GT specB 2023 Crosstrek Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithcraft Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) I'd say expect them to last as long as your previous X-Treme bulbs. It looks like the filament is wired a bit tighter for a "brighter" output, at a loss of longevity. BTW Philips has a new 'racing' bulb. https://www.powerbulbs.com/product/philips-racingvision-h7-twin link doesn't work It looks like Power Bulbs has an issue with linking. Anyways, if you wanna look you have to look for Powerbulbs, then select Halogen Bulbs, and then you'll see a link for the Phillips RacingVision H7 (Twins). Also, on my phone this is 29 pounds($36), but on my computer they are $42 which is a minor difference of about $6. I don't know if the difference in what they might charge for shipping would offset whatever the difference might be from shipping even though they advertise free shipping. SC Edited January 23, 2017 by Smithcraft I believe I was tweeting with Powerbulbs UK, and they do ship internationally for free. 1994 Legacy MI 2008 Legacy GT specB 2023 Crosstrek Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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