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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Focus / December 2006Bulb advice (UK)
I have a 2005 Focus and the bulbs are specified as follows: Headlights: dipped/main = 50/55W H4L halogen Fog light: 55W H1 halogen. is there any (safe) way of improving the light output of these? Thanks in advance P J Macguire > I have a 2005 Focus and the bulbs are specified as follows: > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > P J Macguire H4 bulbs are available in higher ratings. 80/100 watt ones can be used with the standard wiring, but note that their use is against European regulations. They are sold for "off-road" use only. I understand they are quite effective :-) There would be no point in uprating the fog light bulbs as these can only be used in fog or falling snow; the whole point of them is to prevent you from dazzling yourself. Chris  SignatureRemove prejudice to reply. >> I have a 2005 Focus and the bulbs are specified as follows: >> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > regulations. They are sold for "off-road" use only. I understand they are > quite effective :-) If the wiring / bulb holders / headlamp reflectors is as mean as on the orginal Focus, where I had problems with the connectors getting hot and melting, then I would strongly recommend that you dont use a higher wattage bulb. Tim.. > If the wiring / bulb holders / headlamp reflectors is as mean as on the > orginal Focus, where I had problems with the connectors getting hot and > melting, then I would strongly recommend that you dont use a higher > wattage bulb. > > Tim.. Hi Tim! I used 80/100 watt H4's in my '99 Focus from almost new up until a couple of months ago. I worked shifts, which meant that many of my 28 mile commutes were in darkness. It was also on country roads, which is why I felt the need for better lights. When I originally fitted the 80/100's I checked the volt drop and it was insignificant. I also monitored the temperature of the plastic bits after use and could not detect any worrying rise in temperature. I retired a couple of years ago, so when one of the bulbs blew recently I just fitted the original 50/55's back. After seven years of using the uprated bulbs there was no visible deterioration of either connector, wiring or of the bulb holders. When I swapped back to the lower rated bulbs the reduction in light output was very noticeable, and if for some reason I needed to do much night driving again I would fit an uprated set without hesitation. I can only think there was a problem with your car that would have happened regardless of bulb rating used. Usual caveats apply! Chris SignatureRemove prejudice to reply. >> If the wiring / bulb holders / headlamp reflectors is as mean as on the >> orginal Focus, where I had problems with the connectors getting hot and [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Usual caveats apply! Although I know mine was a german built Focus, I must have had the spanish wiring loom then!! The headlamp wires were alarmingly thin, even for 55/60w bulbs, and the clear plastic mouldings for the connector disintegrated in short order. I actually had to remove the lamps, and splice in new connectors.... My 2p... Tim.. > Although I know mine was a german built Focus, I must have had the spanish > wiring loom then!! [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > My 2p... > Tim.. Although mine is March '99 registered, it was quite an early car. Perhaps some post-launch cost cutting went on? Chris SignatureRemove prejudice to reply. You can try Philips or Osram bulbs wich are declared 50%+ light at the same rating... For example Osram Silverstar or Philips Vision Plus or Philips GT 150 http://www.lighting.philips.com/in_en/consumer/carlighting/products/for_your_car /vision_plus/vision_plus.php?main=gb_en&parent=gb_en&id=in_en_car_lighting&lang= en Stay away from noname semi xenon blue bulbs from noname manufacturer. I recomend Philips You'll get 50% more light and you don't risk wiring/lenses as with 80/100w bulbs. >I have a 2005 Focus and the bulbs are specified as follows: > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > P J Macguire > You can try Philips or Osram bulbs wich are declared 50%+ light at the > same rating... > > For example Osram Silverstar > > or Philips Vision Plus or Philips GT 150 I'd recommend http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk - good prices. Signature- Tony Sutton - http://www.fordst170.co.uk > I'd recommend http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk - good prices. Yes I'd certainly 2nd that, and the fact the the Osram Silver Star or Philips Vision Plus do give a very usable amount of extra light. Powerbulbs also usually send free top quality W5W sidelights which is a nice touch. Unfortunately, the +50% only last about 4 months in my Focus before needing replacement. The Philips 30% ones last just under a year so I've settled on them as it's a pain in the butt to replace the passenger side bulb in a TDCi. Gary. >> I'd recommend http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk - good prices. > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > settled on them as it's a pain in the butt to replace the passenger side > bulb in a TDCi. Petrol engined cars are the same!! Tim.. >I have a 2005 Focus and the bulbs are specified as follows: > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > P J Macguire Thanks for taking the time everybody P J Macguire |
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