enginph Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I have been using 9012 HIR bulbs for a year and eventually took some pictures to show that they really work. Wiki description: Halogen infrared reflective light sources A further development of the tungsten-halogen bulb has a dichroic coating that passes visible light and reflects infrared radiation. The glass in such a bulb is spherical, rather than tubular. The reflected infrared radiation strikes the filament located at the centre of the sphere, heating the filament to a degree greater than occurs by passing an electric current through the filament. The filament thus superheated emits more light, without an increase in power consumption or a decrease in lifespan. This is a picture of the bulb: This is the bulb next to conventional Phillips bulb: This is my car Left (passenger) is Phillips and right is HIR, observe the color and brightness: This is above the cutoff same setup: This is with both HIR: It takes some time to warm up for HIR, left one is still warming in the last picture. Comparison with regular 9006: http://hirheadlights.com/stats.htm For more info: http://hirheadlights.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Great pics. I like the idea, however I wish that they had executed it such that it would be slightly brighter than stock, use less power and run cooler. I am always conscious of damaging headlamp reflectors with hotter-than-stock bulbs. Then again, I could be wrong about it running hot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 HIR's are infact excellent bulbs, they are EXTREMELY popular with the Jeep crowd where HID's do not fit the charactor, however HID's, atleast 4300k still are the better option for light output - especially in the millenia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Great pics. I like the idea, however I wish that they had executed it such that it would be slightly brighter than stock, use less power and run cooler. I am always conscious of damaging headlamp reflectors with hotter-than-stock bulbs. Then again, I could be wrong about it running hot... \ I might be running hot. Instead of dissipating the heat as IR, it reflects it back to the filament, the filament gets huper hot and the whole assembly gets hot. John Deere machines still uses these bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Indeed, although I have not noticed any heat issues, your certainly better off then the idiots running 85-100w bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I'd love to have these bulbs. A shame if they are discontinued. Never seen them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I'd love to have these bulbs. A shame if they are discontinued. Never seen them here. Check john deere suppliers. I found them online here. Hella cheap as well, yet was not in stock.. You can buy from ebay $37.5/ea for the time being. Used to be $30/ea vs $5-10 from john deere.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thank you sir, we have John Deere here Are they also availible as H1 replacement? The highbeams on the Xedos and both lowbeams and highbeams on the 6 are H1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thank you sir, we have John Deere here Are they also availible as H1 replacement? The highbeams on the Xedos and both lowbeams and highbeams on the 6 are H1. Nope only 9005 and 9006. NA milly has 9005 for highs.. Edit: Sir, I even found the part number AH211917 http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/122...tml#post1597159 You should try them!! Dont forget to read the trimming info on the hir website.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 ebay has them, as well are hirheadlights.com or something. 9012 fits 9006, 9011 fits 9005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Thank you sir, we have John Deere here Are they also availible as H1 replacement? The highbeams on the Xedos and both lowbeams and highbeams on the 6 are H1. Nope only 9005 and 9006. NA milly has 9005 for highs.. Edit: Sir, I even found the part number AH211917 http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/122...tml#post1597159 You should try them!! Dont forget to read the trimming info on the hir website.. Thanks, I visited a JD dealer today, but they failed to trace them. I got a national service number though, we shall see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuto Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Thank you sir, we have John Deere here Are they also availible as H1 replacement? The highbeams on the Xedos and both lowbeams and highbeams on the 6 are H1. Nope only 9005 and 9006. NA milly has 9005 for highs.. Edit: Sir, I even found the part number AH211917 http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/122...tml#post1597159 You should try them!! Dont forget to read the trimming info on the hir website.. Thanks, I visited a JD dealer today, but they failed to trace them. I got a national service number though, we shall see Xedosman: I just ordered mine online...let's see if they answer. Cart Name: Meu Carrinho 0 Qde Núm. Peça Descrição Preço por U Preço Ttotal Tipo de Pedi ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 AH211917 BULB, HIR 2 11,83 23,66 Stock ------------ Peças 23,66 ------------ *Os preços podem ser alterados. Impostos não incluídos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 So they are 23.66 euros? We should start a business Can any of you ask how much for 100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Well done cuto! Keep us informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I can get them through John Deere here, and the price is 177 NKR +taxes, equals $35 including taxes. I will order 4 bulbs, is anyone interested? Shipment to USA is in the region of $10 (200 grammes) to $24 (1000 grammes). I might be able to bargain the price abit if I buy a larger amount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 I await the Good Xedie's trial and commentary on the bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 well wth, damn it, i dont want to do any trimming.. anyone care to buy some and pretrim for me? ive heard about these before but hte trimming turns me off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 How come, it is a minor plastic surgery on the socket. I haven't ordered them yet, had other priorities. Bikeriding, and currently a business trip with my company Subaru. Which during the trip suffered two overheatings in spite of a recent thermostat replacement, a bust speedo followed by a check engine light, occasional engine stops on idle... umm, just about it part from a rear silencer needing replacement, currently delayed due to the price of $700. No kidding. I have now confirmed it needs one or two new headgaskets, which means the engine has to come out of the car. Great fun when far from home. The best part is that this early POS 2,5 Quadcam boxer has a reputation to overheat, often leading to BOTH the heads and block needing to be shaved. Problem is... the block is hardly possible to shave. I shall say this only once. Do not, ever, I repeat ever, concider buying a Subaru. They are decent as long as they run but a disaster to repair. Trust me. What is to be said about a brand charging $700 for a freaking silencer? GOD, am I glad this car is not under my wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I loved my 82 Brat....ahhh.......ran forever and I beat her up good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Zao is still a brat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 So? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ing-schu@online.no Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Update: I've finally fitted one HIR bulb in my Xedos, just to confirm fitment. It takes some trimming to one of the plastic tabs, piece of cake. The connector is identical. Can't wait to check out the performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 You didnt yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Eh, nope. Time is limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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