Head Lamp Bulbs

[rocketian]

I need a new dipped beam bulb. The manual says I need an H1, but all the I/net dealers seem to be saying H7 for an 06 111R.

 

Are they equivalent ?

 

Also I would like a bit more light so was thinking of the "Nighhtbreaker plus" or "Ring Ultima 120" anyone got any experience, views etc - would love to hear

[jimbo07g41]

I bought Night Breaker plus and have been very happy with them. The Philips ones get good reviews but they are much more expensive.

 

S2

Bulbs as fitted as standard to Series 2 Elises/Exiges.

Fitment Type Wattage Headlight (Dipped Beam) H1 for pre 2007, H7 for 2007 onwards. 55W Headlight (Main Beam) H7 55W Driving Lamps H3 55W Side Light W5W (501 Capless Wedge) 5W Front Indicator PY21W Amber (581) 21W Side Repeater W5W Amber (501 Capless Wedge) 5W Brake/Tail P21/5W (380) 5/21W Tail R5W (207) 5W High Mount Brake 16xLED 2.5W Rear Indicator H21W (R435) 21W Fog/Tail P21/5W (380) 5/21W Reversing H21W (R435) 21W Number Plate C5W (239 Festoon) 5W

[rocketian]

Thanks Jimbo

 

So its H1 as the manual says .. shows the confidence I have in official Lotus documentation !

[jimbo07g41]

The best way to be certain is to take one out or check your chasis to see whether it is a 06 or 07 model, Lotus sometimes use left over bits on new models, so they can be a bit mix and match.