Philips X-Treme Power H7. 80% more light?

[speedsix]

I've currently got the Philips Blue Vision H7 bulbs (+ 30% more light) in my car which make a big difference over the standard Polo H7 lights I had before. But I was going around http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk today and noticed that a new bulb from Philips is out, claiming a staggering 80% more light!

Any of you guys heard of this aswell or got it for their polo?

Heres the link (inc write up from autoexpress)

http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/default.asp ... =&PT_ID=92

[chris4500uk]

for £33 a pair its a bit steep, but worth it imho

[Chris-85]

Yea i heard of these through a mate couple of months back when they were in auto express but couldnt find them anywhere. Im def thinking of getting a set to replace the standard bulbs.

[mjmills]

i have just ordered some bluevision from them, but what is confusing me is that on the introduction on the 9N forum it states that mainbeam is H1, and dipped H7, but on these pages it says the 2003 Polo is main beam H7, dipped beam H7?

which is right, before i joiun the backorder list for some xtreme powers for my main beam

[poloman10]

hi
just the post i am looking for!
i have also bought the philips blue bulbs from a seller on e bay.( cost me £37 inc postage for full beam ,dipped beam and four sidelight bulbs) they are the bluevision bulbs.however i thought it would be a 5 min job to fit them.i have a mk6 2004 1.2 twist in blue metallic .i have seen another polo the same as mine with these fitted and it looks great.i see the rubber caps to remove on the rear of the lights but i cant see to remove the bulbs etc (all 3 bulbs to change)
can anyone provide a step by step photo guide to their fitment?
i dont want to appear useless but i dont want to damage anything.thanks!
also h7s and h1s are correct for the round light mk6 polos
i have also fitted a blue led interior light bulb which looks very smart!

[mjmills]

Hi mate, welcome to the forum, i posted a photo when i had the same issue and someone helpfully edited it with the answer, the link for that thread is here:
http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... highlight=

it is fiddly, but if you have a 1.2 its a lot easier than with the bigger engines!

[mjmills]

yeh you are right by the way they are h1 for main beam, which means the x-treme vision will not work as they only come in h4 and h7, maybe one or two others but not h1!

[poloman10]

thanks very much for the info.trying to do this when you cant see into the lighting enclosure is very difficult.however with the pics and instruction it was done in 30 min.
i was still unsure if the clips had engaged properly but i used a small mirror to place behind the opening to check everything was ok.
i have just joined the forum and have already saved a few quid on fitting these bulbs.
thanks again!
ps anyone fitted a nice ilumminated vw leather gear knob?

[panda]

so you've fitted these bulbs in a 9n? any pics? whats your honest opinion? worth the cash or not?

[Ray_chan]

i havent actually tired phillips bulbs before. but ive have got piaa bulbs on mine, and i rate them really good. but the price is reallt steep but well worth the money

Ray

[panda]

yeah, I was considering a HID Kit, but if these philips bulbs are any good, i'll give them a try as they're quite a bit cheaper. Just need someone with an honest review and some pics.

[speedsix]

I just ordered a set if these Philips 80% + bulbs. Should recieve them sometime this week. Once fitted, will post pics and views.

[poloman10]

i have fitted the blue bulbs but am waiting till dark to try them out!
also fitted a nice blue led interior light bulb...very smart.
regarding the blue indicator bulbs..i have been trying to find some suitable .i tried vw they were about £16.internet has osram diadem blue bulbs which range up to £23 a pair.
but i have just bought a pair off e bay for £11 inc shipping!bargain (seller aj4151)he may have more
this should remove the orange glow from the reflectors.and replace it with a blueish glow.
i will try to get a pic sent to you if you e mail me
but you will have to wait!

[carmadaaron]

i have heard good things about these philips. they shine for miles!