Ghostrider 3rd Gear January 11, 2002 Share January 11, 2002 Cannot let you see how chio the bu was the my car mah....later you drool all over my car how ??? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barakian Neutral Newbie January 11, 2002 Share January 11, 2002 Uh...heh heh!! Okie, did not notice that until juz now....does this mean that I have to go thru the "thank you to my parents, the pontiff, the royalty, etc" routine now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalanx Neutral Newbie May 1, 2002 Share May 1, 2002 TurboBrick, I know this Seat Toledo owner who installed vision plus and later after usage, found out that his reflector started to show some white powdery substance on the surface. His car is only a few months old, know why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly75ts Neutral Newbie May 1, 2002 Share May 1, 2002 Hi! there, Phalanx, Seems like it's caused by de-lamination of the reflective surface. If the car is new, re-install the original bulbs, then send it back to the agent to complain. If not, then clean it with alcohol to remove the powdery substance. Rgds Paul Yong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie May 1, 2002 Author Share May 1, 2002 Paul is right, could be de-lamination due to the intense heat of the Vision Plus or just poor manufacturering. My VP has been installed for about a year, so far no problems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalanx Neutral Newbie May 1, 2002 Share May 1, 2002 Prob the heat. Maybe the reflector ain't suited for such a temp. Wonder whether BV emits a lot of heat as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie May 1, 2002 Author Share May 1, 2002 BV is essentially VP in blue coating so operating specs including temps should be around the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggable Clutched May 1, 2002 Share May 1, 2002 Did your friend replace the VP with the same rating? Higher wattage can cause more heat build-up. TurboBrick, I know this Seat Toledo owner who installed vision plus and later after usage, found out that his reflector started to show some white powdery substance on the surface. His car is only a few months old, know why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie May 1, 2002 Author Share May 1, 2002 As far as I know Philips bulbs only come in the standard 55W so cannot be a higher wattage causing overheating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggable Clutched May 1, 2002 Share May 1, 2002 Oops Pardon my ignorance. Thought all headlight models have a few ratings. So if the stock wattage is 100W and you change to BV, wouldn't it be dimmer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie May 2, 2002 Author Share May 2, 2002 Hardly find any cars with stock 100W bulb rating. If there is one using a low wattage will definitely give a dimmer output. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggable Clutched May 2, 2002 Share May 2, 2002 I remembered buying a pair of 100W headlamp bulbs even before I got my baby! Then realised that I only need 60/55W. Talk about Kiasuism Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie May 2, 2002 Share May 2, 2002 I think it can be dangerous putting a 100W bulb on circuitry designed for 55W. Wires may melt and can cause a fire! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie May 2, 2002 Author Share May 2, 2002 Mike's right, the higher wattage may fry the stock wire harnesses so be careful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggable Clutched May 2, 2002 Share May 2, 2002 Mike & Gavin: Thanks for the advice In fact me used the 100W bulbs once only, later just gave it away. I'm now using the blue-tinted type from Autobacs, so far no problems! Mike's right, the higher wattage may fry the stock wire harnesses so be careful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear May 2, 2002 Share May 2, 2002 I have used those as well, lasted me for 1 1/2 yrs with no problems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie May 2, 2002 Author Share May 2, 2002 U mean 100W bulbs on your stock lamp housing and wiring? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear May 3, 2002 Share May 3, 2002 U mean 100W bulbs on your stock lamp housing and wiring? Yes seriously! In my previous car, it worked ok, no problems!! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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