16el

Hi All,

I just wanted to confirm the bulb sizes for our X-Trail. I've read through the older posts and come up with the following:

headlights - standard H4
fog lights - H11?

I wanted to order from that powerbulbs site (http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/) but they list the fog light bulbs as H3. Can anyone confirm?

I was interested in getting the Osram Silver Star H4 or Philips Vision Plus H4 but is there an equivalent fog light bulb? Anyone have personal experience with any of these?

Your comments are appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

SCHESBH

The models that you indicated are correct.. I have ordered with spares from PowerBulbs and they are great!!! .. even changed my Altimas as well. They do not have H11's.... wish they did BUT I found mine on eBay from a seller in Vancouver.

You will love the SilverStars from Europe.. They are much brighter... just get an extra pair to keep on hand in case one burns out!

Stephen

aussietrail

Hi 16el,

I have changed my head and parker lights to Philips BlueVision, they all come in one set. The headlights are H4 (55watt) type.

You can see the difference between standard H4 bulbs and the BlueVision ones in this thread:

http://com1.runboard.com/baustralian....t91|offset=20

Also, the Australian xtrail has the front fog lights in H3 (not H11), so I'm not sure if your are the same, but check the owners manual just to make sure.

I was and still am looking for French Yellow H3 light bulbs to replace the ones in the front fog lights, but I couldn't find any that will produce that true yellow light.

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manuelga

H4 main & H11 fog here also.

I've ordered the Osram Sylverstars (thanks to Stephen Advise) & I got the opportunity to compare with a Real Xenon Audi, honestly Osram's are very close.

I've also ordered bulbs for my cars (Renault Scenic & Nissan Sentra) & I love 'em.

SCHESBH

I will never go back and my Altima has them on as well! Manuel. how is the Maple Syrup!!!!... My linings are now completly burned out.. but I love the sauce you sent!!!! LOL

Stephen

 

manuelga

Ups, Sorry Stephen I didn't told you..... I need a large container of Maple Syrup Cans, everybody at home are nuts about it.

I told you, take care about Chipotle, it's dangerous, if you want more, I guess I'll go to McAllen at the end of March, beggining of April.

SCHESBH

Hi everyone...

Ok... does anyone have a source for the H11 Fog Light Bulbs BUT at 4000 Degrees K temperature... I know PIAA makes them but they are about $70.00/pair U.S.... I am looking for other sources.. and SilverStars are not available in them.. yet. Does XD5 make them and where can I get them... Yes I have tried eBay... no luck..


The SilverStars are 4000k... and I want my Fogs the same.....

Thanks

SCHESBH

Wow... not one response....


Ok here is what I found out doing research... and asking the questions to Sylvania and Philips...

Silverstars in H11 not yet...meaning... if they have enough demand... yada yada yada..

Philips! YES! just released in Europe H11 4100K Crystal Vision. Product # 12362 CV 12V 55W.

I just wrote to PowerBulbs to see if they can get them... I also called Philips North America...They are coming between now and August to North America, DOT approved versions. The European ones are again stronger.

As soon as I hear anything and if PowerBulbs are getting them I will let you know.

Stephen

SCHESBH

Hello,

Thanks for your email.

At present Philips CrystalVision is not available from Philips Europe, so we will not be carrying it.
Kind regards,

Dan Conboy
Customer Services
Power Bulbs Ltd



BUMMER!!!! LOL

SCHESBH

Here is the best deal so far...

Hi,
Thanks for your interests, as these items the profit margin is very marginal, if you order 10 and above, we can give less 10% off the listed price with free normal postal shipping, add $15 for courier service. I hope this helps, cheers ;p


Basically $55.00 U.S. / pair - 10% ... are any of your interested... I need 10 people...

Stephen

 

SCHESBH

Well the official word that I received from Sylvani today was basically not in production.. so it looks as if Philips will have a better H11 Replacement bulb. Also of interest was the Sylvania North American Customer Service Rep told me that I can get better ( Brighter) bulbs in Europe via the Internet.. Interesting that they would mention this. Of course...We knew that! POWERBULBS!!!


Stephen

P.S. - I am ordering the H11's for myself within the next few days (Philips)

stx

My recommendation would be to avoid any coloured bulbs. I had a set of Eurolite (H4) that are coated with a blue tint. The tint was supposed to block out yellow light to produce a nice bright white light. While I really liked the white light from the bulbs, one of them burned out within a few months. The other bulb burned out in 6 months but when I went to replace it, the blue tint flaked off leaving blue flakes and chips inside my headlight enclosure.

The Silverstars look to have the same blue tint on them but I've never tried them so I don't know if they have the same problem. I currently use the high output bulbs from Sylvania, which have a clear lens. While the light is not as white as the Eurolite, I know they won't flake off when they burn out.

SCHESBH

Th Silverstars I own as well as the CrystaVision are the European Standard.. not North American. They do not fall into the category which I have also read about and thank you for bringing it up for everyone as well. The cheap or knock-off brands not PIAA, SilverStar, Nokya or Philps have these problems.

The difference in the European vs American is the brightness... the American ones are weaker and DOT Compliant... the European ones are well let's say standard and exceptable in Europe... But heck if I am stopped ... they look the same! LOL

I love them and glad that I replaced them

Stephen

stx

Thanks for the info SCHESBH. I would also like to match the light output of the headlights and foglights, but $55US for a pair of bulbs is a bit pricey. Hopefully a brighter H11 bulb is released in the NA market.

manuelga

Tour www.danielsternlighting.com there's enough information about Blue Colored Bulbs & the advantages of Osrams Silverstars. (Tech/bulbs)

It's also a how to aim headlamps, I need to aim my Xty, cause both of them are too high.