The Magna Headlamp FAQ:

:swearing: I read the original post

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Originally Posted by s_tim_ulate

Q: What bulbs does Mitsu use and where?

A:
Standard headlamp high beam - H4 55/60W
Standard headlamp low beam - H1 55W

So I went out and bought some H1 thinking they were low beam, get them home and I'm like WTF. So I reading the thread again and get to this.

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Originally Posted by pozza

Feel free to delete my post if I am wrong, but shouldn't those be the other way round?
i.e.

Standard headlamp high beam - H1 55W
Standard headlamp low beam - H4 55/60W

That's the point I felt like a ******** :doh:

just to add to this thread.. i get all my bulbs from the UK at www.powerbulbs.com pluse 10% discount if you use voucher code ZXRCX111

they have everything there and works out cheaper than buying from here since its free delivery worldwide.

my recommendations for lights at the moment are:
- Philips X-Treme +80% (Excellent Low Beam)
- Osram Nightbreaker +90% (Excellent for fog lamps and high beams)

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Comparison of Philips vs Osram taken from www.hond-atech.com
https://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2139371&page=1

All pics:
Left = Osram Night Breaker
Right = Philips Xtreme

Bulb
https://i10.tinypic.com/4yezjhi.jpg

Low Beam
https://i3.tinypic.com/4vdi61w.jpg

High Beam
https://i7.tinypic.com/53q0lqe.jpg
https://i10.tinypic.com/4z00xky.jpg

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And heres a comparison of Philips Blue Vision (Left) Versus the X-Tremes on the Right
https://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...e/P1010889.jpg

forget the bulbs, what's in the bottles in the background?

Headlamps

After considerable years driving Magna's I would say the Mits headlamps would be the best "Lighting" I have ever had. Fords, Holdens, Nissins, and Toyota's are crap Headlamps. I have driven all these in outback situations and Mits is the Best. Without a doubt!

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Originally Posted by Tropic Gazza

After considerable years driving Magna's I would say the Mits headlamps would be the best "Lighting" I have ever had. Fords, Holdens, Nissins, and Toyota's are crap Headlamps. I have driven all these in outback situations and Mits is the Best. Without a doubt!

Then you've driven a very limited number of cars. Nissan Silvia, Skyline, Honda Integra, Prelude, Accord Euro, Euro V6, Toyota Aurion and Camry of same years (just examples) have better lighting than even the 3rd gen parabolics. Dunno about current shape holden/fords as i've never driven one at night.

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Originally Posted by dsp26

just to add to this thread.. i get all my bulbs from the UK at www.powerbulbs.com pluse 10% discount if you use voucher code ZXRCX111

they have everything there and works out cheaper than buying from here since its free delivery worldwide.

my recommendations for lights at the moment are:
- Philips X-Treme +80% (Excellent Low Beam)
- Osram Nightbreaker +90% (Excellent for fog lamps and high beams)

So I went there and typed in Philips x-treme, like you recommend, and the two following results came back:
https://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=81
https://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=43

Which one is the one that you reckon is good?

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Originally Posted by the_ash

I have sucessfully installed HID Kits into various cars over the past few years and the philips system appears to be the best, it gives a true white light and when focused correctly using a purpose built headlight focusing machine provides an effective and safe headlight for all road users

on the magnas i would only fit a H4 HID globe as the high beam globes are not cowled
the high beams can be fitted with crystal vision globes for a more whiter 4600K appearance (as opposed to 6000K HID)
as for the park lights you need Xenon Blue globes of a 6000K temperature or it just ruins the whole effect

i have had HID's in my TJ for 8 months now and have not had any road rage incidents, flashers, or run ins with the blue line

one thing of note is that the parabolic headlights are a joke next to the standard headlight so unless you want looks over function dont bother with them. also i wouldnt fit HID to the parabolics as this does create too much glare

Are these HID kits legal to fit to any Magna?

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Originally Posted by Smiley

Are these HID kits legal to fit to any Magna?

If it's a proper retro fit using projector lenses, self levelling device, headlamp washers and then getting an engineering certificate for the whole lot then yes, it can be legal.
The fitting of HID bulbs to the Hella or Stanley parabolic headlamps is NOT legal.

That said, done properly as you quoted by using 4300-6000K bulbs and aiming them correctly you are unlikely to attract unwanted attention.

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Originally Posted by dsp26

Then you've driven a very limited number of cars. Nissan Silvia, Skyline, Honda Integra, Prelude, Accord Euro, Euro V6, Toyota Aurion and Camry of same years (just examples) have better lighting than even the 3rd gen parabolics. Dunno about current shape holden/fords as i've never driven one at night.

I have to stop you there where you mention silvia and skyline, both of these cars have the crappiest headlights i have ever had to use, low beam only lights a small section of road ahead of you and high beam aint' much better lol.

as for the others, any holden pre-VZ/VY doesnt have very good light from what i have driven

And i also thought i would ask about headlights. I see yours ARS55 kinda look like the twin-circular headlight design which i have always loved and i would love a set for my TF Magna. Any suggestions on where to go and approximate price? Mine car looks like this:

https://www.autocoast.com.au/Pics%20C...ue%20small.JPG

Same colour, which i like (and its hard to describe, is it like a platinum blue or a dark metallic teal or something? lol) but mine doesn't have that red pin-stripe (phew).