OEM Halogen Bulbs compared to Osram Xenon bulb upgrades

[Nontechmike]

I'm thinking my standard halogen bulbs (especially when on dipped) are not as far reaching as I would like. In a previous driving life (the bad old days when I had an SLK) I used Osram Silverstar bulbs. These were brighter and whiter than standard bulbs and gave generally better results despite being the same Wattage rating as the standard bulbs.

I now see that Osram do a newer bulb called Night Breaker (although they still do the Silverstar as well). Anybody know how these (or indeed the Silverstar bulbs) perform compared with OEM bulbs?

Any problems with these and the plastic lenses that the Boxster has? Do I need to change sides, fogs, mains and dipped at the same time? Any other suggestions (short of going for HID lamps).

[EZ Aire]

I'm thinking my standard halogen bulbs (especially when on dipped) are not as far reaching as I would like. In a previous driving life (the bad old days when I had an SLK) I used Osram Silverstar bulbs. These were brighter and whiter than standard bulbs and gave generally better results despite being the same Wattage rating as the standard bulbs.

I now see that Osram do a newer bulb called Night Breaker (although they still do the Silverstar as well). Anybody know how these (or indeed the Silverstar bulbs) perform compared with OEM bulbs?

Any problems with these and the plastic lenses that the Boxster has? Do I need to change sides, fogs, mains and dipped at the same time? Any other suggestions (short of going for HID lamps).

I use the Silverstar in all positions and the difference is noticable. I'm happy with them although the are some what expensive. Standard H7 55W Silverstars on a 99 986.

[Nontechmike]

I have been advised about some HID kits for around £50 which sound interesting and much cheaper than I thought they would be. Anybody got experience of Kits from eBay seller "j_a_m_performance" or indeed any other kits from other outlets sub £80 that are reliable and fully compatible with Porsche ECU/bulb failure warning systems?

[berty987]

Take a look over on boxa.net There are a number of forum members that have successfully fitted these e bay kits to 987 models without any bulb warning isues. Best to go on a personal reccomendation than try your luck with another supplier.

[Westcoaster]

Take a look over on boxa.net There are a number of forum members that have successfully fitted these e bay kits to 987 models without any bulb warning isues. Best to go on a personal reccomendation than try your luck with another supplier.

I would sure like to know more about this kit, the ebay auction did not provide much information. I have a different kit that has performed perfectly for nearly 2 years now... except I do get the bulb warning message.

I see in you signature that you have a LHD car? From North America?

Al