Post by: spicypixel on October 14, 2017, 10:09:56 pm
Is Depo + HID the way to go still? I assume there's no road legal LED options for the mk5?
Thanks
Post by: r5gtt on October 14, 2017, 11:41:18 pm
Post by: sjr999r on October 15, 2017, 07:13:44 pm
Post by: r5gtt on October 15, 2017, 10:12:36 pm
Led for dipped or just the main?I'm going to be using them for both :happy2: waiting on the second set to arrive and then get some for the fog lights too :signLOL:
Post by: willni on October 15, 2017, 10:18:54 pm
Led for dipped or just the main?I'm going to be using them for both :happy2: waiting on the second set to arrive and then get some for the fog lights too :signLOL:
Thought on the fogs if it's too bright or too white you don't get vision you end up blinding yourself, hence why they're sort of dim and more yellow than headlights
Post by: r5gtt on October 15, 2017, 10:57:02 pm
never heard of blinding oneself lol but great for dark roads :grin:Led for dipped or just the main?I'm going to be using them for both :happy2: waiting on the second set to arrive and then get some for the fog lights too :signLOL:
Thought on the fogs if it's too bright or too white you don't get vision you end up blinding yourself, hence why they're sort of dim and more yellow than headlights
Post by: willni on October 16, 2017, 07:44:17 am
never heard of blinding oneself lol but great for dark roads :grin:Led for dipped or just the main?I'm going to be using them for both :happy2: waiting on the second set to arrive and then get some for the fog lights too :signLOL:
Thought on the fogs if it's too bright or too white you don't get vision you end up blinding yourself, hence why they're sort of dim and more yellow than headlights
Only happens in fog :happy2:
Post by: r5gtt on October 16, 2017, 10:27:17 am
I have hid in the atm and they seem fine :confused: lolnever heard of blinding oneself lol but great for dark roads :grin:Led for dipped or just the main?I'm going to be using them for both :happy2: waiting on the second set to arrive and then get some for the fog lights too :signLOL:
Thought on the fogs if it's too bright or too white you don't get vision you end up blinding yourself, hence why they're sort of dim and more yellow than headlights
Only happens in fog :happy2:
Post by: spicypixel on October 16, 2017, 11:30:21 am
Wondering about the MOT legality though...
@r5gtt got any photos of them in various conditions? Beam pattern would be nice too.
Post by: r5gtt on October 16, 2017, 06:00:01 pm
Post by: spicypixel on October 16, 2017, 06:09:13 pm
That and it'd be really lovely to be MOT legal but the rules on that are very grey...
http://greyhead.co.uk/are-aftermarket-hid-lights-legal-in-the-uk#h.mgncps5vewv0
Handy I have the headlight washer part of the winter pack but not auto levelling lights... though I'd really like warmer white (4000-4300K) and all these LEDs seem to aim for 6000k which seems like a quicker way to getting frowned on. Some as high as 10-12k and basically blue have been spotted but I suspect you must really want to run a risk if you want to run around with blue headlights.
Post by: r5gtt on October 16, 2017, 06:43:49 pm
This >>>
Therefore, as long as you have a manually-operated light levelling system - e.g. a little adjuster wheel on the dashboard - this also seems to be acceptable according to the wording above, unless of course somebody goes to the trouble of having your lights' output measured to test whether they put out more than 2,000 lumens.
Post by: spicypixel on October 17, 2017, 07:49:02 pm
Be nice to see some photos if you have LEDs fitted in projector Depos... how much did it cost all in?
I'm going to see if I can't find some dark GTI halogen headlights as plan B though...
I would go for a xenon R32 set but I suspect it's way out of my price range.
Post by: r5gtt on October 18, 2017, 12:35:27 am
Yeah seems the consensus and asked a garage that do MOTs and the gist is most don't even do a proper beam pattern check let alone light temperature or intensity check above 2000 lumens etc. Guess it's down to any bored old bill who want to be frustrating but I guess if the lights are between 4000k and 6000k it's going to come across as similar to daylight anyway.The plods don't give any trouble but fitted in oem halogen lenses might be an issue tbh as I get blinded by many who have hids in halogen headlamps :sick:
Be nice to see some photos if you have LEDs fitted in projector Depos... how much did it cost all in?
I'm going to see if I can't find some dark GTI halogen headlights as plan B though...
I would go for a xenon R32 set but I suspect it's way out of my price range.
I think I paid £190 for the depo lights and £12 for the led bulbs
I remembered to take a picture whilst doing a three point turn last night
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Post by: spicypixel on October 18, 2017, 05:10:00 pm
Post by: r5gtt on October 18, 2017, 05:51:15 pm
Wouldn't happen to want to share the supplier for both?sure :smiley:
https://www.dm-autoteile.de/index.php/beleuchtung/tuning/scheinwerfer/set-vw-golf-5-v-gti-look-scheinwerfer-halogen-schwarz-h7-h7-bj-03-08-4x-h7-osram-birnen.html
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-110W-H7-LED-Car-Headlight-Conversion-Kit-Bulb-Lamp-Built-in-Cooling-Fan-LD974/262988119548?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20150519202351%26meid%3Db55f94c234cc4c5da14a571adb8a7a56%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D19%26rkt%3D25%26sd%3D182684801076&_trksid=p2349624.c100408.m2460
Post by: RetroRaz on October 18, 2017, 09:38:44 pm
Bro did u buy the anti flicker decoders too?Wouldn't happen to want to share the supplier for both?sure :smiley:
https://www.dm-autoteile.de/index.php/beleuchtung/tuning/scheinwerfer/set-vw-golf-5-v-gti-look-scheinwerfer-halogen-schwarz-h7-h7-bj-03-08-4x-h7-osram-birnen.html
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-110W-H7-LED-Car-Headlight-Conversion-Kit-Bulb-Lamp-Built-in-Cooling-Fan-LD974/262988119548?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20150519202351%26meid%3Db55f94c234cc4c5da14a571adb8a7a56%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D19%26rkt%3D25%26sd%3D182684801076&_trksid=p2349624.c100408.m2460
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Post by: spicypixel on October 18, 2017, 10:06:37 pm
Edit: holy sh*t, 10,000 Lumens per bulb? Not convinced I need it to be 5x brighter than legal hah.
Edit2: Seems they even mention you need the decoders in the product page. Interesting.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-H1-H4-H7-H11-9005-9006-LED-Car-Light-Canbus-Error-Free-Anti-Flicker-Decoder-/263259224337
I assume you don't need to code them as Shutterless Xenons in VCDS? Blowing the wiper motor would really take the shine out of this lighting endeavour :signLOL:
Let's say I go depo GTI black reproductions, rather than R32 style projectors, would you spring for nightbreaker lasers in all 4 bulbs? just the dipped? just the full beams? Not sure if it's worth the cash for all 4 but I'd like to know what others are doing in that respect.
Post by: r5gtt on October 19, 2017, 12:22:20 am
whoops liked the post hahahaBro did u buy the anti flicker decoders too?Wouldn't happen to want to share the supplier for both?sure :smiley:
https://www.dm-autoteile.de/index.php/beleuchtung/tuning/scheinwerfer/set-vw-golf-5-v-gti-look-scheinwerfer-halogen-schwarz-h7-h7-bj-03-08-4x-h7-osram-birnen.html
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-110W-H7-LED-Car-Headlight-Conversion-Kit-Bulb-Lamp-Built-in-Cooling-Fan-LD974/262988119548?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20150519202351%26meid%3Db55f94c234cc4c5da14a571adb8a7a56%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D19%26rkt%3D25%26sd%3D182684801076&_trksid=p2349624.c100408.m2460
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No as they don't flicker
Post by: r5gtt on October 19, 2017, 12:25:31 am
What's there to know about the anti flicker decoders? Interested now.you'll need to code them as bi xenon without shutters so you don't blow the wiper motor :happy2:
Edit: holy sh*t, 10,000 Lumens per bulb? Not convinced I need it to be 5x brighter than legal hah.
Edit2: Seems they even mention you need the decoders in the product page. Interesting.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-H1-H4-H7-H11-9005-9006-LED-Car-Light-Canbus-Error-Free-Anti-Flicker-Decoder-/263259224337
I assume you don't need to code them as Shutterless Xenons in VCDS? Blowing the wiper motor would really take the shine out of this lighting endeavour :signLOL:
Let's say I go depo GTI black reproductions, rather than R32 style projectors, would you spring for nightbreaker lasers in all 4 bulbs? just the dipped? just the full beams? Not sure if it's worth the cash for all 4 but I'd like to know what others are doing in that respect.
I'm happy with mine as they broken up the night without a doubt and wouldn't go for anything else :grin:
Post by: spicypixel on October 21, 2017, 10:46:09 am
Of any one else with either the GTI depos or projector depos has an opinion it'd be welcome.
Post by: willni on October 21, 2017, 01:55:53 pm
Have to admit I am leaning on the depo projector reproduction headlights but I'm still having the nagging feeling to just rock high end halogens like the OSRAM night breaker lasers with the dark backed GTI clone depos.
Of any one else with either the GTI depos or projector depos has an opinion it'd be welcome.
I'm running normal reflectors with Philips X-treme vision +120% at the minute, they're very good. They're worlds behind Bi-xenon though, why not see if headlightretrofits.org.uk can properly retrofit bi-xenon/bi-led to a set of depo copies for you so they'll work properly not like projectors (Projectors limit light output).
Post by: RetroRaz on October 31, 2017, 09:28:10 am
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Post by: Omaru91 on October 31, 2017, 12:01:48 pm
Post by: RetroRaz on October 31, 2017, 12:06:09 pm
Ive fitted the ones R5 recommended to my Depo headlights and has made a massive improvement over HID's that i had. looks spot on.
That sounds good! :D
I might go for a short drive before fitting them and after fitting them and post videos on here from my dashcam to show the difference.
Post by: r5gtt on October 31, 2017, 02:53:50 pm
Post by: mo on October 31, 2017, 03:22:08 pm
Post by: RetroRaz on October 31, 2017, 03:45:25 pm
Thanks the comments guys, you know they're worth it. Raz you've seen my hid's at the early pages on my build thread and now at the end of it so don't waste your time unless you would like to :grin:
haha, no worries man. Ive seen them on full beams on another persons car. they look pretty cool when flashing. Instant flash :)
Post by: r5gtt on October 31, 2017, 07:48:31 pm
just so you don't go wasting precious time :rolleye:Thanks the comments guys, you know they're worth it. Raz you've seen my hid's at the early pages on my build thread and now at the end of it so don't waste your time unless you would like to :grin:
haha, no worries man. Ive seen them on full beams on another persons car. they look pretty cool when flashing. Instant flash :)
Post by: spicypixel on October 31, 2017, 10:29:17 pm
Post by: akbarirfan on October 31, 2017, 11:23:48 pm
Yeah seems the consensus and asked a garage that do MOTs and the gist is most don't even do a proper beam pattern check let alone light temperature or intensity check above 2000 lumens etc. Guess it's down to any bored old bill who want to be frustrating but I guess if the lights are between 4000k and 6000k it's going to come across as similar to daylight anyway.The plods don't give any trouble but fitted in oem halogen lenses might be an issue tbh as I get blinded by many who have hids in halogen headlamps :sick:
Be nice to see some photos if you have LEDs fitted in projector Depos... how much did it cost all in?
I'm going to see if I can't find some dark GTI halogen headlights as plan B though...
I would go for a xenon R32 set but I suspect it's way out of my price range.
I think I paid £190 for the depo lights and £12 for the led bulbs
I remembered to take a picture whilst doing a three point turn last night
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Have you got a link to your leds please?
Post by: r5gtt on November 01, 2017, 01:40:33 am
look at page 2Yeah seems the consensus and asked a garage that do MOTs and the gist is most don't even do a proper beam pattern check let alone light temperature or intensity check above 2000 lumens etc. Guess it's down to any bored old bill who want to be frustrating but I guess if the lights are between 4000k and 6000k it's going to come across as similar to daylight anyway.The plods don't give any trouble but fitted in oem halogen lenses might be an issue tbh as I get blinded by many who have hids in halogen headlamps :sick:
Be nice to see some photos if you have LEDs fitted in projector Depos... how much did it cost all in?
I'm going to see if I can't find some dark GTI halogen headlights as plan B though...
I would go for a xenon R32 set but I suspect it's way out of my price range.
I think I paid £190 for the depo lights and £12 for the led bulbs
I remembered to take a picture whilst doing a three point turn last night
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Have you got a link to your leds please?
Post by: Ant b on November 01, 2017, 07:18:33 pm
Post by: mo on November 05, 2017, 03:51:30 pm
Car is already coded for xenons no shutter
Post by: RetroRaz on November 05, 2017, 09:17:28 pm
Going to buy another set for full beam and a spare set in case they ever stop working.
I got no bulb out warnings
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Post by: r5gtt on November 05, 2017, 10:25:15 pm
Post by: mo on November 05, 2017, 10:47:12 pm
I fitted mine yesterday, definitely better than the hid kit from hids direct I had in them.
Going to buy another set for full beam and a spare set in case they ever stop working.
I got no bulb out warnings
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Cheers Raz,
Maybe I have a dodgy set. Will try and get them changed
Post by: mo on November 05, 2017, 10:49:37 pm
LEDs positioned top and bottom or left and right?
Post by: r5gtt on November 05, 2017, 11:09:32 pm
How have you guys put them in ?They only go in one way :happy2:
LEDs positioned top and bottom or left and right?
Post by: mo on November 05, 2017, 11:39:41 pm
How have you guys put them in ?They only go in one way :happy2:
LEDs positioned top and bottom or left and right?
Mine come in 2 pieces. You fit the mount into the headlamp the push the bulbs into the mount. Even they are very secure in the mount they don't seem to have a set position that they lock into and can be twisted to change the bulb orientation :doh:
Post by: r5gtt on November 06, 2017, 12:45:20 am
okay face them vertical so bulbs are facing to the sideHow have you guys put them in ?They only go in one way :happy2:
LEDs positioned top and bottom or left and right?
Mine come in 2 pieces. You fit the mount into the headlamp the push the bulbs into the mount. Even they are very secure in the mount they don't seem to have a set position that they lock into and can be twisted to change the bulb orientation :doh:
Post by: mo on November 06, 2017, 12:49:24 am
Post by: mo on November 06, 2017, 09:18:05 am
I fitted mine yesterday, definitely better than the hid kit from hids direct I had in them.
Going to buy another set for full beam and a spare set in case they ever stop working.
I got no bulb out warnings
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Cheers Raz,
Maybe I have a dodgy set. Will try and get them changed
UPDATE
Just had a quick check if the lights as the bulb error came on 5 mins into the school run. Only one of the led lights has a working fan. I guess that's the cause of my problems. :star:
Post by: RetroRaz on November 06, 2017, 09:24:34 am
Send it back as it should be covered on their 3 year warranty.I fitted mine yesterday, definitely better than the hid kit from hids direct I had in them.
Going to buy another set for full beam and a spare set in case they ever stop working.
I got no bulb out warnings
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Cheers Raz,
Maybe I have a dodgy set. Will try and get them changed
UPDATE
Just had a quick check if the lights as the bulb error came on 5 mins into the school run. Only one of the led lights has a working fan. I guess that's the cause of my problems. :star:
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Post by: mo on November 06, 2017, 09:35:58 am
Post by: r5gtt on November 06, 2017, 10:24:13 pm
Post by: mo on November 07, 2017, 09:55:13 pm
Lol
r5gtt
what bulbs did you go for to replace your main beam ?
Post by: RetroRaz on November 07, 2017, 10:01:10 pm
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Post by: mo on November 07, 2017, 10:12:28 pm
do you have depos ? im sure mine have H1 for main beam.
updated
Your right defo H7 just checked.
Post by: r5gtt on November 07, 2017, 10:36:42 pm
The sameLol
r5gtt
what bulbs did you go for to replace your main beam ?
Post by: mo on November 07, 2017, 10:49:31 pm
Post by: RetroRaz on November 08, 2017, 10:15:54 pm
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Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on November 08, 2017, 10:22:49 pm
Post by: Shoy1980 on November 08, 2017, 10:48:35 pm
Flying over them humps haj lolHaj lol
Post by: RetroRaz on November 08, 2017, 11:00:34 pm
Flying over them humps haj lolLol!
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Post by: r5gtt on November 09, 2017, 12:44:18 pm
Left is LED, right is 5000k hid kit:happy2:
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Post by: Ant b on November 09, 2017, 09:00:16 pm
I've got two more sets on the way lol inc 9006 for the foggies lolDo you get no interference with the radio with these,my last 2 cars did and they had more expensive ones in,also I’ve just fitted depos projectors do I need to code xenons in with vag cam
Post by: r5gtt on November 10, 2017, 10:47:34 am
had them in over a month now and no interference with the radio.I've got two more sets on the way lol inc 9006 for the foggies lolDo you get no interference with the radio with these,my last 2 cars did and they had more expensive ones in,also I’ve just fitted depos projectors do I need to code xenons in with vag cam
Yes the depo need to be coded in as bi xenon without shutters for you not to blow your front wiper motor. Hope this helps :happy2:
Post by: Ant b on November 10, 2017, 02:40:56 pm
Post by: Ant b on November 10, 2017, 02:53:53 pm
Post by: r5gtt on November 10, 2017, 08:57:56 pm
Found someone with vagcom local but they said if it has the correct module it’s as simple as ticking a boxwhat correct module lol it is just a simple rick box and go :happy2:
Post by: spicypixel on November 10, 2017, 09:13:21 pm
Anyone found some LED replacements for the rear indicators? Not found any yellow/orange LEDs that won't throw canbus errors. The rest of the rear lights are LED, both 4 brake lights and the reversing/fog lights - so mildly perturbed that the indicators are still halogen bulbs.
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on November 10, 2017, 09:22:37 pm
Post by: spicypixel on November 10, 2017, 09:25:36 pm
v4rley might be able to help here, tag him cos I can't@v4rley (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6697) fair enough!
Post by: v4rley on November 10, 2017, 09:38:48 pm
Problem is limited choice due to unusual fitment, I have got a led in one and it does a crap job think mainly just to the limited space. So I have come to the conclusion the halogens cannot be matched or improved upon with led
Post by: spicypixel on November 10, 2017, 10:13:24 pm
Post by: Ant b on November 11, 2017, 11:04:30 am
Post by: RetroRaz on November 11, 2017, 01:16:11 pm
I’ve got a led reverse light and as soon as I put it in reverse my radio signal goes,that’s what I’m worried about with my head lightsFirst time ive heard that happen . Ive got the reverse light from varley and never had issues for 2 + years
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Post by: Ant b on November 11, 2017, 03:30:28 pm
That’s the one I have,who is varley
Post by: RetroRaz on November 11, 2017, 04:01:33 pm
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=172733371331&globalID=EBAY-GBScroll up he replied earlier. Drop him a pm
That’s the one I have,who is varley
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Post by: Tazocin on December 02, 2017, 04:21:53 pm
Wouldn't happen to want to share the supplier for both?sure :smiley:
https://www.dm-autoteile.de/index.php/beleuchtung/tuning/scheinwerfer/set-vw-golf-5-v-gti-look-scheinwerfer-halogen-schwarz-h7-h7-bj-03-08-4x-h7-osram-birnen.html
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-110W-H7-LED-Car-Headlight-Conversion-Kit-Bulb-Lamp-Built-in-Cooling-Fan-LD974/262988119548?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20150519202351%26meid%3Db55f94c234cc4c5da14a571adb8a7a56%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D19%26rkt%3D25%26sd%3D182684801076&_trksid=p2349624.c100408.m2460
Bought the exact same setup, arrived today. Looks to all be decent kit although, disappointingly one of the rubber covers for the indicator bulb access seems to be missing. Will try an email to the sellers but my German is relatively poor! Also, I assume I use the projector adjustment worm screws to get the right light angles as I found no option for LHD/RHD and cant see an obvious switch inside the projector mechanism to switch between the two?