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Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by ogawisdom(m): 7:56pm On Sep 10, 2015
pls my headlamp is not bright enough when driving at night. infact ordinary keke napep dey almost blind me with their lights angry u no naija drivers nw dey r always on full beam even on streets with street light. so my ppl wat little modifications can i do to leave my headlamp shining brighter.

Nb i ve changed headlamp glass, bulbs n shiner with little improvement
i drive toyota carina e 4afe engine auto

gazzuzu, siena, ikenna351 n all car gurus

@ seun n marpol fp wont b a bad idea
Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by colossus2: 8:17pm On Sep 10, 2015
Chemical....dunno the name
Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by colossus2: 8:19pm On Sep 10, 2015
You fit use toothpaste too grin wink
Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:39pm On Sep 10, 2015
Have you thought of changing the car?

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Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by colossus2: 8:46pm On Sep 10, 2015
^ ^ ^ ^ Lol embarassed
Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by Specialist900(m): 8:53pm On Sep 10, 2015
GAZZUZZ:
Have you thought of changing the car?
grin

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Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by Kashif(m): 9:24pm On Sep 10, 2015
GAZZUZZ:
Have you thought of changing the car?

You don start again now

But, me too need brighter lights. I have tried the ballast which died on me within weeks.

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Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by ogawisdom(m): 9:28pm On Sep 10, 2015
GAZZUZZ:
Have you thought of changing the car?

chai undecided na headlamp i wan modify u say change car nawa ooo

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Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by Seun(m): 9:28pm On Sep 10, 2015
You need brighter bulbs. Bulbs with higher wattage. Don't just change bulbs blindly, read the label.

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Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by ogawisdom(m): 9:39pm On Sep 10, 2015
Seun:
You need brighter bulbs. Bulbs with higher wattage. Don't just change bulbs blindly, read the label.

ok sir high wattage bulbs let me see hw dt goes. tnks for droppin by boss

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Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by Marpol: 9:40pm On Sep 10, 2015
Is the headlight discoloured? If yes to can use Colgate toothpaste and damp sponge to scrub it or get the Abro headlight restorer. It's hard work so eat well before starting.

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Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by Swaggzkid: 9:52pm On Sep 10, 2015
Why not try this site and get your solution op, and thank me when you gather any useful tips.

www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a10346/how-to-make-your-headlights-shine-like-new-16649941/
Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by Nobody: 10:21pm On Sep 10, 2015
GAZZUZZ:
Have you thought of changing the car?
Evil man
Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by IdaraCHODB(m): 11:07pm On Sep 10, 2015
Buy original bulbs/lamps from the likes of Philips:
http://www.usa.lighting.philips.com/products/automotive

Philips claims their headlamps can outlast the car, lasting up to 12 years and come to think of it save for cost of importation, they don't cost a fortune!

or Osram

https://www.sylvania.com/en-us/products/automotive/Pages/default.aspx

I have personally had to import them for my personal use, you might also have to



Maybe you bought fake bulbs, who knows.

Upgrade from Halogen to LED or maybe even HID or buy Halogen from known brand names, don't buy second hand bulbs or bulbs imported for mass sales maximum profit instead of for their quality!

Use the product selector, input your car details and you are good to go

There is one other major LED manufacturer from Taiwan, their name begins with an E, i can't recall and i am a bit too lazy to search for you.

Just avoid all those cheap Chinese clones
Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:08pm On Sep 10, 2015
Ogawisdom, please post a front end pic of your vehicle and I will give you my recommendations promptly.

You might not have to replace the car. grin

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Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by Kashif(m): 6:39am On Sep 11, 2015
IdaraCHODB:
Buy original bulbs/lamps from the likes of Philips:
http://www.usa.lighting.philips.com/products/automotive

Philips claims their headlamps can outlast the car, lasting up to 12 years and come to think of it save for cost of importation, they don't cost a fortune!

or Osram

https://www.sylvania.com/en-us/products/automotive/Pages/default.aspx

I have personally had to import them for my personal use, you might also have to



Maybe you bought fake bulbs, who knows.

Upgrade from Halogen to LED or maybe even HID or buy Halogen from known brand names, don't buy second hand bulbs or bulbs imported for mass sales maximum profit instead of for their quality!

Use the product selector, input your car details and you are good to go

There is one other major LED manufacturer from Taiwan, their name begins with an E, i can't recall and i am a bit too lazy to search for you.

Just avoid all those cheap Chinese clones


You sell car parts na. Can I get from you?
Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by kingreign(m): 7:20am On Sep 11, 2015
IdaraCHODB:
Buy original bulbs/lamps from the likes of Philips:
http://www.usa.lighting.philips.com/products/automotive

Philips claims their headlamps can outlast the car, lasting up to 12 years and come to think of it save for cost of importation, they don't cost a fortune!

or Osram

https://www.sylvania.com/en-us/products/automotive/Pages/default.aspx

I have personally had to import them for my personal use, you might also have to



Maybe you bought fake bulbs, who knows.

Upgrade from Halogen to LED or maybe even HID or buy Halogen from known brand names, don't buy second hand bulbs or bulbs imported for mass sales maximum profit instead of for their quality!

Use the product selector, input your car details and you are good to go

There is one other major LED manufacturer from Taiwan, their name begins with an E, i can't recall and i am a bit too lazy to search for you.

Just avoid all those cheap Chinese clones

Most aftermarket LED bulbs shine brightly but don't travel far. Except they've been designed to do so. How can he modify HID or LED on his Carina e is another question.

OP, I know Carina E has glass headlamp case, why not remove it, check it if its dirty, dash some water and mild detergents into it to dissolve the dirt and layers of dust, find where the dust gets inside, and seal it off.
If your shiny reflector is faded, buy another genuine OEM headlamp (tokumbo if possible).
If your headlamp is fake china, buy genuine PHILIPS, I use PHILIPS on my HL highbeams and its even brighter than my SILVANIA bulbs on my Lowbeams.
If your headlamp isn't aiming properly, wait till dark, park 5 metres from a wall and align your headlamp aim.
If all these don't work, go the kazeem way, install a damn relay. angry

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Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by Nobody: 8:29am On Sep 11, 2015
Ogawisdom, when making a query like this one, it pays to post a picture. Right now, I have no idea on what advice to give you. Your lighting may be poor due to any of the following:

Tarnished glass lenses.
Discoloured polycarbonate lenses.
Discoloured reflectors.
Incorrectly aligned headlamps.
Other.

Please post clear frontal pictures.

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Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by IdaraCHODB(m): 12:48pm On Sep 11, 2015
Kashif:


You sell car parts na. Can I get from you?

Do the product selector thing, send me the part numbers so I can get them for you.

Edited to fix the slip in English: You can choose between long life and brightness
Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by Kashif(m): 12:59pm On Sep 12, 2015
IdaraCHODB:


Do the product selector thing, send me the part numbers so I can get them for you.

You can choice between long life and brightness

Have placed orders. Thank you.
Re: Modifications That Can Make Headlamps Brighter by IdaraCHODB(m): 11:48pm On Sep 12, 2015
kingreign:

Most aftermarket LED bulbs shine brightly but don't travel far. Except they've been designed to do so. How can he modify HID or LED on his Carina e is another question.

OP, I know Carina E has glass headlamp case, why not remove it, check it if its dirty, dash some water and mild detergents into it to dissolve the dirt and layers of dust, find where the dust gets inside, and seal it off.
If your shiny reflector is faded, buy another genuine OEM headlamp (tokumbo if possible).
If your headlamp is fake china, buy genuine PHILIPS, I use PHILIPS on my HL highbeams and its even brighter than my SILVANIA bulbs on my Lowbeams.
If your headlamp isn't aiming properly, wait till dark, park 5 metres from a wall and align your headlamp aim.
If all these don't work, go the kazeem way, install a damn relay. angry

Absolutely agree that the Philips appear brighter than the Sylvania (especially when comparing a Philips LED to a Sylvania Halogen, but that might not hold if you compare a Philips LED to a Sylvania HID/Xenon) but then that might be an optical illusion because both are street legal meaning they are 55/60 Watts respectively.

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