I installed these into some Hella 500 driving lights, which came with Hella 55w H3 bulbs in them. I am *obviously* using these off-road, as that is the only place they’re legal to use. I had run the 55w bulbs for a while, and felt like I wanted more light output.
WOW do these deliver! Now mind you the Hella 500 units I have are the “driving light” pattern, so dispersion is pretty minimal — they’re basically a spotlight. So, long, focused, narrow beam. These REALLY increased the output of my lamps, and reduced the “dead” spot that was in the center of the beam pattern as well. They throw much further down the road, and my eye estimates probably 2x light output (not scientific).
Downside is that the lamps heat up a good deal more than before, but I have not experienced any deforming of the housing yet. I probably wouldn’t turn them on if your vehicle is stationary, as the air moving past them as you drive helps to cool them down. You’ll need to make sure the gauge of your wiring can handle the 100w bulbs, and you should NOT use these if your lamps do not run thru a relay.
Installation was a breeze, just need a Phillips head screwdriver and 5 minutes’ time. Be careful not to touch the glass part of the bulb, or the oils from your hand will cause them to burn out quickly!
Thats’s it, that’s the review — thank you for coming to my TED talk.
| Brand | HELLA |
|---|---|
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Color | Multi |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit |
| Auto Part Position | Right |
| Manufacturer | Hella |
| Model | H71070662 |
| Item Weight | 1.06 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.3 x 3.8 x 2.2 inches |
| Country of Origin | Korea, Republic of |
| Item model number | H71070662 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Exterior | Machined |
| Manufacturer Part Number | H71070662 |
| OEM Part Number | H71070662 |
| Mirror Lighting Type | automotive-exterior-headlight-bulbs |
