bad k11 lighting

[Ian]

Since im up and down from scotland a lot i've noticed that K11 headlights are really poor, id probably be better off with candles instead.. So is there anything i can do improve this? Do all these bulbs i see actually work? 30% more light etc.

 

[stonesie]

If you can get them try Osram super bi-lux, i think these are 30%extra jobbies. The only car i have needed more in ended up with 100/80w

 

[Arnold]

I have Osram Silverstar's and they're excellent

 

[NeX]

is it actually a problem? cos it could be a bad earth or a corroded connector,

i have 100w bulbs in the headlights and 100w bulbs in the driving lamps, and when they're all on you can see my car from space

 

[Ian]

no its not a bad earth/connector. All standard k11 is pants.

 

[Igloo]

my lights are pants too Would be nice to change them to something a bit more shiny!

 

[rallybunny]

I got the Halfords top of the range extra bright ones (can't remember the exact name) when I had my K11, and they made a massive difference. They were buy one get one free last time I was in Halfords too.

 

[Demarest]

I recently bought a set of Philips Blue Vision 9005 (HB3) from www.powerbulbs.com, the lighting is so much better, even the side lights are good in the dark. I also just bought some Super S driving lamps to help as well

Make sure the ones you buy are road legal. You only need to worry about UV filters if your head lights are plastic.

 

[sonic]

Make sure the ones you buy are road legal. You only need to worry about UV filters if your head lights are plastic.

Could you clarify this a little, I have plastic lenses on mine, why would I need to worry about UV filters ?

 

[Demarest]

After a while the lenses will turn a faded yellow and look horrible, and if the bulbs are really powerfull they will melt the lenses

Mk1 Mondeos are notorious for it