Testing HIR Lamps - 80 Series

Author: Philip In-Albon                                                                                                                      Feb 14, 2012

I purchased Toshiba 9011- high beam lamps and Philips (3rd Gen) P9012 low beams from HERE.
Bases require a little modification to fit Instruction HERE.

My findings
Low beam > OEM - HIR 25% increase in foot candle
High beam > OEM - HIR 42% increase in foot candle

Test Conditions
1996 FZJ80
Current low beam Sylvania 9006 51W
Current high beam Sylvania 9005 60W
Engine running
Socket voltage Low beam - 14.1V High beam - 13.7V
Foot candle meter - Extech 401025 Foot Candle/Lux Light Meter
Measured @ 7' 4" lamp to sensor
Adjusted meter sensor to optimum reading