For those wanting better lights for their Elise, and but not wanting to go the HID "retrofit kit" route:
I recently bought some Euro spec Osram SilverStars from a vendor. I bought a pair of H1 and a pair of H7 bulbs to replace the stock bulbs in the Elise. I worked out a deal and got both pair of bulbs and shipping for $65. I asked the guy (Peter) if he was interested in making the "special" pricing (it's lower than I found anywhere else) available for the rest of the Elise forum members, and his response is listed below:
I propose several options:
1. $65 Osram SilverStar +50% more light duo H7/H1
2. $63 Osram cool blue* 4000k H7/H1
3. $72 Osram SilverStar H1, Osram +80% 65 watt H7, 2100 lumen
*The Osram cool blue 4000k is the euro version of the US spec Sylvania SilverStars (blue bulbs).
I would like to have money orders. If people want to do pay pal, please add 2.50 to cover their fees.
Obviously I got the first option (option 1), but option 2 could be chosen by those that want the blue color (but less light), and option 3 sounds like it might good for anyone wanting to push the wiring a bit for the extra light.
If you are interested, contact Peter at
[email protected] (website - coming couple of weeks -
www.mckeige.com ) and let him know that you read it on the Elise List.
Edit: Apparently Peter's email addresses have changed. You can contact him now at: [email protected] or [email protected]
Another email address edit: [email protected]
I'll post pictures of the light output compared to stock when I install them (hopefully this weekend).