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headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
« on: August 09, 2011, 11:15:30 pm »
just about to buy some bulbs osram or philips

can anyone tell me the best main beam and side light (error free etc) combo that match. I want a clean white light.

also best place to buy.

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Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2011, 11:17:12 pm »
For me it's PIAA side lights  :happy2:

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Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2011, 11:20:32 pm »




PIAA Vs OEM

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Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2011, 07:54:13 pm »




PIAA Vs OEM

they look great what head light bulbs do you have and do they match the side lights?

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Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2011, 07:59:21 pm »
Factory xenons mate  :happy2:
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Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2011, 09:10:29 pm »
just about to buy some bulbs osram or philips

can anyone tell me the best main beam and side light (error free etc) combo that match. I want a clean white light.

also best place to buy.

any other options for factory gti non xenon lamps?

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Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2011, 07:26:19 am »

Forgot about this;


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Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2011, 03:12:31 pm »
I have a set of 8 SMD Led's in the sidelights, £4.99 from the bay, nice white light and lasting well so far.  The dipped beams are Ring Xenon Max H7's, although no comparison to Xenons a very good alternative to the yellow OE carp.......

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