Best High Beam Bulbs?

[Valo_Soul]

Hi Everyone,

I'm wondering what your experience is with replacement high beam bulbs for the first generation Genesis? I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed looking at all the choices, and reading such mixed reviews on Amazon.

I'm in Canada, so the bulbs will be running as DRL's at all times as well.

Can anyone link me to some truly solid all-around performers for the Genny? I'm driving a 2009 with tech package.

I really appreciate it!

 

[td1042k]

Osram H7 Rallye are what I will be replacing mine with. These run at 65W as opposed to the stock 55W and are an excellent choice for replacement. I ran these in my old Chrysler Crossfire's high beams and the difference was definitely noticable. I belive they are basically an H9 capsule on the H7 base, 2100+ lumens opposed to 1400 lumens.

 

[Valo_Soul]

Osram H7 Rallye are what I will be replacing mine with. These run at 65W as opposed to the stock 55W and are an excellent choice for replacement. I ran these in my old Chrysler Crossfire's high beams and the difference was definitely noticable. I belive they are basically an H9 capsule on the H7 base, 2100+ lumens opposed to 1400 lumens.

Fantastic! Thank you

 

[Valo_Soul]

As a follow-up; how do you find their longevity? I ended up ordering the Philips X-Treme Vision +130%, but have heard that most of these types of bulbs have a very short life.

 

[AgentSmith007]

As a follow-up; how do you find their longevity? I ended up ordering the Philips X-Treme Vision +130%, but have heard that most of these types of bulbs have a very short life.

Here is the quote from Candlepower site:

Standard OEM H7 : 55w, 1400 lumen, 3200K, 300 - 450 hours
Osram Rallye H7+ : 65w, 2100 lumen, 3200K, 300 - 400 hours

http://store.candlepower.com/osraulhiouh7.html

 

[Valo_Soul]

Thank you, Sir. I haven't replaced my OEM's in the few years I've owned the car, and I'm doubtful the original owner did. It's an '09... how on earth on they still illuminated? haha. This using them as constant DRL's as well (Canada).