Patrol Headlight Globes
Submitted: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 09:02
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Hacksaw
I am waiting on delivery of my brand new 3L TDi Patrol, so this is the first of probably many questions, but I am just wondering what type of headlight globe they use? IE, is it a standard H4 globe or one of the other sizes? Also, how easy are the globes to get at to change?
Reply By: Member - Paul P (Bris) - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 09:11
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 09:11
G'day
Standard H4. Changing is not easy, particularly on the left (aircleaner housing).
Regards
Paul
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Reply By: Robin - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 09:41
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 09:41
Hi Hacksaw
Patrol GU OSRAM BILUX 64193 L . The L means standard.
I choose to replace them with 1 from same manufacture an OSRAM BILUX
64193 SVS. SVS = there best, known as "Silverstars" which are one of those +50 brightness types.
Robin Miller
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Reply By: Member - John L G - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 10:43
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 10:43
What a strange question?????
New toy and worried about headlight globes????
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Follow Up By: Hacksaw - Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 13:02
Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 13:02
Thanks everyone for the answers.
Yes, it was a strange question, but I've done my research fairly
well, so there isn't a great deal I need to know just yet.
BUT, when I pick it up, then the fun will begin.
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 11:05
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 11:05
Check out the other thread going at the moment about HID inserts.....the only way to go IMHO.
I agree with the comment that left side globe is bloody hard to get to. I'd be interested to see whether it's any easier on a new vehicle which doesn't have a wealth of extra gear added under the bonnet. The air cleaner box needs to be removed (on my 4.2TD, 2000 model) to have any chance of getting to the back of the globe. This is relatively simple (3 nuts on the under-side of the mudguard), but then the battery tray for the aux battery gets in the way as
well.
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 11:06
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 11:06
Post number 33964 is what I was referring to.........
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Reply By: TerraFirma - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 11:34
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 11:34
I have the H4's in my new Lux and changed them to the new Phillips Brilliance , or my Autlec did them, fantastic, really
bright and at least half way to HID's. I have HIF spotties, awesome. For around $600 you can get HID mains and high beams done.
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Reply By: Member - nrb1748 (VIC) - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 13:16
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 13:16
The Patrol lights are plastic.
The plus 50's as already suggested are the same wattage so no increase in globe temperature.
Higher wattage globes ie. 130/90 are not recommended because they may damage the headlight reflector.
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Follow Up By: Robin - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 14:20
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 14:20
Agree there 1748
Personnally I don't think HID's are quite there yet particularly where
a low/high beam replacement is required, but they are the way of the future.
I think best standard globe thing you can do for Patrol's is put in a set of Fatboy's
at $140 ARB. (Refer 4wdingSa article).
At 75w they are still just ok power wise
Robin Miller
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Follow Up By: Member - Ross H (QLD) - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 16:56
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 16:56
Got to agree with robin I also have a set of fat boys and the light from them are really good. The main reason I chose them is that low beem is really good and when you dip your spots (LF-170's)you are not left in the dark for those few seconds while your eyes adjust.
regards
ross
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Follow Up By: muzzimbidgie - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 23:36
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 23:36
OK. So who makes, or where do I get a set of "fat boys" ?
Cheers
MUZZ
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Follow Up By: Robin - Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 09:43
Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 09:43
As per above Muzz , approx $145 from ARB - made by IPF I believe
Robin Miller
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Follow Up By: Leroy - Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 09:58
Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 09:58
hmmm fat boys or or for a hundred bucks more may get HID H4 high/low beam kit off ebay.
Leroy
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Follow Up By: jorgejhandal - Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 13:32
Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 13:32
look out for hi low hid, some have hi (halogen) and low (hid)
the hi doesnt work , its just to say that you have A hi beam but doesnt iluminate anything.
buy moving hid hi lo h4 xenon.
If you need more details on where to get them, just post it
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Follow Up By: Robin - Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 14:28
Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 14:28
Good to point out that trap jorge
I still have not seen a genuine HID H4 Hi/Lo system near $300 , can anyone give an actual reference to one!
Robin Miller
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Follow Up By: jorgejhandal - Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 23:24
Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 23:24
check out sigmaautomotive.com they ship worldwide the kit costs around 400 usd but works great I sell them here in honduras and have one on my car
contact them and tell them THat jorge gave yo the reference
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