Headlight Bulbs for Civic

[Civic-AT]

Hi guys,

I wanted to buy backup bulbs for my Civic because high beam bulbs (HB3) of my Civic fused one by one. I used one Sylvania bulb provided as spare by Honda. And another (Sylvania) I got from Honda Service Center @927/- (Parts + 100/- labor).

I sent someone from office to buy good quality HB3 and HB4 bulbs to keep as spare. He got:

* 2 Nos. Philips HB4 Vision (Premium) Buy Philips HB4 Vision (Premium) Upgrade • e-PitStop
* 2 Nos. Philips HB3 Vision (Premium) Buy Philips HB3 Vision (Premium) Upgrade • e-PitStop

Now, my question is, should I keep them as spare or, if it improves the vision should I got them installed and keep Sylvania bulbs as spare.

Also I hope slightly higher watt bulbs (55w & 65w in place of 51w & 60w) will not do any damage to wiring and reflectors. Right?

Please reply.

 

[K!NkY]

You can have them as spare....slight watt difference will not affect your wiring or your reflector.

 

[Civic-AT]

You can have them as spare....slight watt difference will not affect your wiring or your reflector.

Thanks. Will these Philips bulbs not improve the vision ?

 

[jarpickle]

If you find any problem in the electricals or drop in your battery, you will need to connect a relay and the necessary wiring.If any such things happens just take the car to a car electrician or to the Honda service station if the car is under warranty(normal/extended)as soon as possible.

Usually most cars come with 55/60 maybe the system cannot handle the extra 5w, who knows.Hence the precautionary steps were suggested.Also, do check out Osram night breaker Plus.People who have used them were pleased.

http://auto.zepo.in/Upgrades/Osram-Night-Breaker-Plus-HB4-55W--double--9006--id-117947.html

Any bulbs you get, make sure they emit yellow light.White light looks good, but the visibility in the rains is bad.

 

[K!NkY]

There will be not much difference in that. That 5 watt will not hurt your wiring. If you need better visibility go for 90/100 watt with relay kit. This is safe and will not burn your reflector.