Hey Guys,

I know this sounds a really stupid question but ive fitted some new headlight bulbs today from halfords and I drove for less than a mile and when I got home the plastic headlight lens were warm to the touch. Ive fitted H4 100Watt. Is that safe? and is it normal?

Cheers

They will get hotter, but i use them and have had no problems, used them in my RS for years without problems, mine are 60 watt dip 100 watt main beam.

60/100's will be OK but 80/100 will scrap your headlamps ( I learnt this from using them in my old Focus)

They're OK for glass lamps but not plastics

it said on the packaging safe for plastic lenses so I thought it should b ok, but I driving down to essex for a couple of days about 160 miles away from where I live so I wanted to kno before I got going lol.

Thanks for the reply.

Ive just had a look at the packaging it says H4 80/100Watt. But it does say its safe for plastic lenses.

well dave knows wat hes talking about, so i would get them out!

just to save burning the headlights!

go for standard upgrades like Phillips Extreme where the quality of the brightness will make up for the brighter more powerful plastic burning 100w jobbies.

What happens when people fit HIDS ????

HIDs don't get as hot as 100watts Steve.

Phillips extreme were really good but I was dissapointed with mine blowing at only 9,000 miles worth of use.

I got osram nightbreakers and they have a nice white look to 'em