merckx Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 All of the searches on the net and on here point to the "9006 " bulbs being the ones for the dipped beam. I got some Phillips Premium 9006 for my 97 my facelift lights-dipped beam and they don't fit Here's a place to get them, quick delivery. http://www.powerbulbs.com/index.htm The "O" ring on the boss should provide a snug fit, but was about 2mm too big. The photo shows a 9006 bulb (not the actual one) 9006 I had to remove the "O" ring and reduce the diameter of the boss, I refitted the "O" ring even though I had removed the groove that it used to sit in. They fit okay but they definately aren't designed to fit the facelift dipped beam. Next time I need some bulbs for the healights I'm going to go to Halfrauds and measure some first to make sure they fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Atomaton Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Have you got UK glass or J headlights? See here: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24138&perpage=15&highlight=headlight&pagenumber=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 29, 2004 Author Share Posted August 29, 2004 I've got the J spec lights, I managed eventually to get the 9006 bulbs to fit, next time I'm going to measure some first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 So you are saying that facelift bulb holders are different again to the standard J-spec ones??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 30, 2004 Author Share Posted August 30, 2004 Not sure what fit's the pre facelift J spec cars dipped beam, but the 9006 bulb doesn't fit my 97 facelift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 the 9005 and 9006 bulbs unmodified don't fit the jspec either. The lugs need trimming to get them to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 30, 2004 Author Share Posted August 30, 2004 After modifying the 9006 bulbs - Phillips Premium 30 % More light and getting them fitted, I went out for a drive last night and the dipped beam is still rubbish! The main beam is fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Are they the 4000k ones? Try sticking the 9005's in instead. The lugs need moddin and the socket needs the locator lugs cutting out but it makes a huge difference putting 65 watters in. I did my modding with a heated up tip of a sharp knife. Also what condition are the plastic covers in on your lenses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 30, 2004 Author Share Posted August 30, 2004 No, the packet doesn't say anything about being 4000k. The plastic lenses are really clean. If you put the 9005 65 Watts in the dipped beam don't you get cars coming the other way flashing at you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Not so far but our lenses are a bit poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Using 9005 in both is the key, it's easy then. The dipped beam is still not as bright as some new cars, and much better than standard. Remember the full beam is so bright because you have the dipped lights plus the main beams on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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