Vectra C headlights

[denzo]

Hello All,

I'm thinking of changing my stock headlight bulbs to Philips Vision (H7)

The bulbs look a nightmare to change without shredding your hands to bits ... any tip[s on how to change the headlight bulb and survive ;)

Cheers

Denzo

[Bainie]

When I did mine my hands ended up in ribbons and my patience was tried to the limit, very worthwhile though. The washer bottle pipe just pulls straight up & off ..makes life a bit easier.but I have hands like shovels *lol*

[cyb]

buy them from Halfords and see what they'll charge you to fit them. if its less than a fiver believe me (and Bainie) its gota be worth letting them do it. :)
HTH
Cyb

[AJA]

That's a very good idea. I wish I'd thought of that.

[denzo]

is it really that much of a pain in the *** ?

What are the steps required to do a DIY change? I lke the look of some of the H7's on ebay

Cheers

:eek:

[AJA]

I've put H7 Ultra White Bulbs in mine mate, and yes I cut my hands up, but thought it was worth it. If you've got massive shovels for hands you may find it a little difficult, but not too much.

[Beavis]

I've put H7 Ultra White Bulbs in mine mate, and yes I cut my hands up, but thought it was worth it. If you've got massive shovels for hands you may find it a little difficult, but not too much.
do these bulbs make a big diference to the lighting as most of my driving is at night
cheers

[cyb]

I found them an improvement over the standard VX bulbs but still think the lights on my wifes Meriva are better than my Vec :(

[Beavis]

would you suggest changing/upgrading to the ultra white bulbs???

[AJA]

Yes mate do the upgrade. I wonder what the facelift headlights will be like, has anyone took one for a test drive?

[installer]

I`ve heard that the vec c lights are poor,and they are.
In my vec b I upgraded the lights to philips + 50 or osram silver star one of those.they were a huge improvment than previous.So it`s something I`ll try to do before winter cos it`s not used alot at night - my C that is.

[scottjoker]

i have a 56 plate vectra and hated the standard bulbs so ive put in some extra brilliance bulbs that i got from halfords, i got them as theyre ment to be 90% brighter. the passenger side was easy enough after removing the washer bottle neck but the drivrs side is a bit of a pain with the airbox in the way. it still didnt take long and the bulbs are brillaint. i drive alot at night and love the way the bulbs look and theyre definatly alot brighter.id recommend them to anyone.
:rockon::rockon::rockon:

[dave16v]

i have tried a few set of dif bulbs and the only that had a big dif was the piaa but and i mean but , they exploded so sent them back for full refund, i now have philips extreme whites , there ok but not as good as they make out, i did post a link to a site for philips diamond visions which as far as i can see other than hid look real good


http://www.autolamps-online.com/halogen/index.htm

[Guyver1]

Have a look on ebay for a store called ACEPARTS

there great, the bulbs are guaranteed for 6 months too. ;)

regardless of how good your bulbs are, the beam of light it made by the headlight unit, so all you can alter is the colour and crispness of the light :eek:

look at lighthouses, they use 100w bulbs and they shine for miles, its all down to the reflector :rolleyes:

fiting the bulbs is easy but can be a pain if you have big hands, get your missus or a kid to fit them, much easier then :D

[glynn]

when you come to change the drivers side bulbs, just remove the air box as this will help alot :D

[67688c]

On Facelifts 56plate. Are both the dip and mainbeam bulbs H7.

Read a few threads on this, and advice is a little contradictory, someone stating both are H7 and someone else saying H7 for dipped and H1 for main beam.

Can anyone clarify please. What types do I need for my 56plate facelift exclusiv. H7 & H1 or both H7.

I would mind upgrading my lights as the dip in particular is rubbish, but dont mind upgrading all front 4, just need to make sure I get right ones.
Cheers guys.

[john_k_sri]

Pre-facelifts are H7 on both dipped and main beam . Facelifts are H7 on dipped and I believe they're H1 on main beam. H1's are smaller slimmer and flatter than H7's. And H1 bulbs are included in bulb sets for the facelift but not the pre-facelift. Got a feeling H1's are used in front foglights too, but I can't be sure.

[Matty H]

Change them yourself. It's a doddle. Put on a pair of thin gardening gloves to save any cuts.
Also, pull out the washer bottle on the driver side.

I did this a few times on my old veccy. Takes literally two minutes

[scottjoker]

On Facelifts 56plate. Are both the dip and mainbeam bulbs H7.

Read a few threads on this, and advice is a little contradictory, someone stating both are H7 and someone else saying H7 for dipped and H1 for main beam.

Can anyone clarify please. What types do I need for my 56plate facelift exclusiv. H7 & H1 or both H7.

I would mind upgrading my lights as the dip in particular is rubbish, but dont mind upgrading all front 4, just need to make sure I get right ones.
Cheers guys.

the dip beam is a h7 bulb,sidelights are 501's and the main is the h1 bulb,not sure on the fogs yet but i believe theyre h1's aswell:pipe:

[Thomas1]

Easy to do on the prefacelift - just be careful not to scratch your hands and you'll be fine. No need to remove the airbox unless you have huge hands, it'll waste more time/effort than you'll save. I've changed dipped beam, main beam and sidelight bulbs, N/S and O/S on my wife's Signum and only needed to remove the washer neck.

[Dal150]

Cyb,

Nice idea!!

Halfords £5 let them tear their bluddie hands;)

[craig54630]

just changed headlight and sidelight bulbs on my facelift vectra. what a ****** farse. even after removing the wiper wash tube and the air box it was still a faffy job. i dont no how people manage it without removing the airbox. still it was well worth it :D

[Sean-2.2Direct]

is it really that much of a pain in the *** ?

What are the steps required to do a DIY change? I lke the look of some of the H7's on ebay

Cheers

:eek:


I did not find it much of a problem really easy took me 15 mins thats about it really and thats taking my time :D

[Robward27]

Its easier than you think to remove bumper 2 screws on each wing and 2 plug clip things on front of bumper then 3 bolts on each headlight and hey presto 1 plug or leave plugged in personally id go for an HID kit well chuffed with them!

[nick-v2.2]

I am hopefully dismantling my headlights. to spray the innards and fix a condensation problem. Really am considering getting 8000k 50w hid's.

Are they checked at mot, or is it a touchy subject on here?

[Robward27]

Long as they dont blind oncoming vehicles most people are settingt the angle to 2/3 i have 35w 8000k in mine light is amazing going to get 50w 10000 for main beam like the colour or 6000 not sure yet

[nick-v2.2]

now to find the link to the recommended hid supplier on here for vectra c's

[Robward27]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Xenon-HID-conversion-Kit-Vectra-C_W0QQitemZ120387104606QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsP arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item120387104606&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A4|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

Kit i got mine from quick delivery easy to fit came with everything including bulb warning cancellers had no problems with them. They do 50s as well message them.

[nick-v2.2]

am i correct in guessing its h7 for pre facelift. Main Beam? looks like i'll be buying the 6000k

[Robward27]

Yeah same as dipped

[keatsy]

hi im changing my headlight bulbs this weekend am i right in thinking philips h7 x-treme vision bulbs are a direct replacement?, probably sound like a n00b lolthese are the bulbs

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-H7-12v-55w-Philips-X-treme-Vision-Car-Headlight-Bulb-100-Brighter-PBXVH7?item=250957294703&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8460198916953249464 just wanted to know before i comit to buy :)

[keatsy]

anyone?

[DAVIDD88]

Better with hids