headlight bulbs

[eygo]

just wondered if anyone has tried these bulbs and if they are any good

and better than the originals

here is a link :-

https://www.powerbulbs.com/product/piaa-hyper-arros-hir2-9012

 

[Heidfirst]

PIAA bulbs don't seem to get a great review in https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/76760/best-car-headlight-bulbs-to-buy-2018

If it is HIR2 you are after the Toyota Optiwhite seems the best option atm.

[eygo]

what price range are the optiwhite in at toyota

[FROSTYBALLS]

Approx £10 more than the PIAA.

The PIAA bulb brightness is compared to standard halogen bulbs. HIR2 bulbs are already supposed to be around 70% brighter than standard, and from Toyota's video on the Optiwhite, they are 60% brighter than standard HIR2 bulbs.

[eygo]

thanks mike

[stevecrvn]

I had Toyota optiwhites fitted yesterday £49.75 in my local dealer , will tell how could they are on my first drive this morning which is 20 mile on unlit roads

if your Auris is a Mk2 but not the facelift MK2 there is a service bulletin where there is a possibility that Toyota might change the headlights.

[stevecrvn]

Update

There is a definite improvement over the standard HIR2 bulbs .No real change in the distance lit but the road ahead is much brighter .

 

[Heidfirst]

3 minutes ago, stevecrvn said:

.No real change in the distance lit but the road ahead is much brighter .

pattern governed by the light unit/lens design rather than the bulb. a more powerful bulb just puts more light within the pattern.

[stevecrvn]

Totally agree with you Lights are  not a patch on the mk 1 Auris with twin bulbs . Looks like design over function

[eygo]

just phoned our dealership and they have quoted me just under £100 for 2 bulbs.

we have had the replacement headlight done a couple of years ago but besides

throwing a little more light in front of the car at kerbside they are still really poor.

 

[FROSTYBALLS]

I had this initially when I bought them for the Aygo - the dealer are wrongly assuming they come as single bulbs, whereas they come as a pair in one plastic box. Part number 90981-YZZDN

[stevecrvn]

2 minutes ago, FROSTYBALLS said:

I had this initially when I bought them for the Aygo - the dealer are wrongly assuming they come as single bulbs, whereas they come as a pair in one plastic box. Part number 90981-YZZDN

That is correct I have got the box with the same part and invoice in front of me for 49.75 from FRF Toyota.