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I recently installed a set of Philips 'VisionPlus' H4 headlight bulbs. I had installed a new set of Philips 'Premium' H4 bulbs just a week prior, after one headlight had burned out. Even though the Philips 'Premium' are great bulbs, the difference was amazing! The VisionPlus are whiter and brighter.
The Philips 'VisionPlus' bulbs are advertised as +50% brighter than a 'standard' bulb.
The Philips 'Premium' bulbs are advertised as +30% brighter than a 'standard' bulb.
All I can say is that Philips VisionPlus really make a huge difference, even over the Philips Premium bulbs.
I know that many NG900 owners are less that thrilled with the headlights on their Saab. This may be an inexpensive way to upgrade your headlights and still use a 60/55 watt rated bulb (no risk of melting the wires or reflector). I am using E-code (european style) headlights from Stern Lighting (see the classified section of Saabnet for Stern lighting), but these bulbs will work with the stock USA DOT headlights as well.
I bought mine through Autolamps-Online for $28 USD a pair (I bought 2 pair so I would have a spare set) with free air freight from the UK. I have no history with the VisionPlus bulbs, but if they are like the Philips Premium bulbs I have used for years, then they will not degrade or burn-out quickly.
Here are a couple links -
http://www.eur.lighting.philips.com/int_en/prof/about/press/automotive/visionplus.html
http://www.autolamps-online.com/halogen/visionplus1.htm
Rob Mustard (aka. REM in Seattle)
1984 Saab 900T, 3 door, 5-sp; 242,000 miles RIP
1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, convertible, 5-sp; 91,000 miles
1998 Saab 900SET, 5 door, automatic; 57,000 miles
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