Anybody have a good suggestion for replacement bulbs for a non HID Mini? Mine are really weak and in the winter they get used more so I want to replace them soon. Did Silverstars on my wife's car and they are OK, but wonder what others have tried.
I suggest the Osram Rallye 65W Ultra High Output bulbs for both the low and high beams. I installed these a couple years ago and they are great. I have no problem using them on my daily driven MCS. Just make sure they are aimmed correctly. They the brighter than any supposedly brighter H7 bulbs that I have purchased from autoparts stores. They are also cheaper than the autoparts bulbs. They also seem to last longer, they have not burned out yet. They can be purchased for $20 each from candlepower at: H7 bulbs
Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply everyone recommends that site, and it has a lot of good lighting info. He highly recommends a few bulbs for normal, high quality replacement.
I agree that the Daniel Stern site is good. That is where I got the idea to try the H7 Osram Rallye 65W Ultra Output bulbs and I am very happy with the choice. Note: The Mini light wiring can easily handle 65W.
The Osram 65w H7 bulbs have been unavailable for a few years, but an exact replacement (except for the brand markings) is now available again. I just ordered a couple for my wife’s 2001 VW Cabrio today. http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html