Headlamp/foglamp/sidelight Bulb Refs

[Keith Bowler]

Can someone confirm the references for replacement headlamp/foglamp/sidelight bulbs.

I am confused as my handbook refers to HB3 and HB4 for headlamps, H3 for foglamps and wedge bulbs for sidelights.

When I look on websites particularly for headlamp bulbs I see references as 9005 and 9006.

Having replaced my damaged headlights I now want some brighter bulbs with that HID look!

Many thanks

[ColinBarber]

Here is some pictures of the different types, don't know if that helps.

http://www.piaa.co.uk/bulbs/bulbshow.asp?ID=xtwhite

[Keith Bowler]

Thanks Colin

I have now established that HB3 and 9005 are same and similarly HB4 and 9006.

I think the H3's are the foglamp bulbs.

I would like some PIAA's but they are so pricey. Will have to make do with Phillips Blue Vision HID effect bulbs.

[aido]

Zee007 does some good bulbs in the group buys every now and then - might be worth dropping him a pm as the next one won't be too far away.

They're what you're after and a lot of us here use them (they're the sort you need too!)

Think they're a bit cheaper (and better) than the PIAA's.

[ColinBarber]

The Philips Blue vision are more white than stock bulbs but don't really compare with HIDs. Still they are good value and the only real 'legal' choice.

[jamesholden]

Not sure if this is any help but it's a review of bulbs that Autoexpress did a while back.

Autoexpress light bulb test