MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: edition30jmr on September 02, 2013, 12:12:59 pm

Title: Best side lights & headlight bulbs?
Post by: edition30jmr on September 02, 2013, 12:12:59 pm: Hi guys I haven't got xenons on my eddy just wondering which side lights you would recommend for being the best and brightest? Same with headlight bulbs?

I've looked at the Philips 501 led 6000k ones with canbus canceller controllers etc but I don't know what to choose really?

Any help or advice would be appreciated!

Thanks

Jay :happy2:
Title: Re: Best side lights & headlight bulbs?
Post by: Andy on September 02, 2013, 12:50:08 pm: i have these side lights
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-12961-BV-Blue-Vision-Bulbs/dp/B001B4TJVA-side lights
dip and main beam
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc20%2Fmaxitrol%2F20121224_100729.jpg&hash=e3e31eef2dcde1fa6743f435129d7a5a11fedaa5)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc20%2Fmaxitrol%2F20130102_173447.jpg&hash=f2cab7a96908a7fbf9c211d072d5ccc0aaaecc46)
Title: Re: Best side lights & headlight bulbs?
Post by: edition30jmr on September 02, 2013, 01:25:11 pm: I was going to try these: http://www.autolamps-online.com/products/W5W%7B47%7DT10-X%252dtreme-Vision-LED-6000K-(pair)-5x-more-light-12-years-lifetime.html

Then use these with them: http://www.autolamps-online.com/products/Philips-CAN%252dBUS-Adapter-LED-warning-Canceller-(pair).html

Has anyone fitted these if so what are they like to fit etc?

Thanks

Jay
Title: Re: Re: Best side lights & headlight bulbs?
Post by: RetroRaz on September 02, 2013, 02:53:43 pm: I put these led ones in

http://db.tt/o1kxaui5 (http://db.tt/o1kxaui5)

http://db.tt/BfARZfwK (http://db.tt/BfARZfwK)

Bought them from here

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=300946864311 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=300946864311)

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Title: Re: Best side lights & headlight bulbs?
Post by: Veee-dubber on September 02, 2013, 02:54:14 pm: OSRAM Nightbreakers for me :happy2:
Title: Re: Re: Best side lights & headlight bulbs?
Post by: RetroRaz on September 02, 2013, 02:58:12 pm: I had mtec dipped lights but rate the nightbreakers to be better.

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Title: Re: Best side lights & headlight bulbs?
Post by: jbenekeorr on September 02, 2013, 07:39:26 pm: I've got Osram Cool Blue Intense in mine.

Whitest light of any road legal non xenon i've found so far. They're not totally xenon look but WAY whiter than the standard lights and the nightbreakers I have used previously.

Just my 2p worth - a good, cheap option.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-OSRAM-H7-COOL-BLUE-INTENSE-HEADLIGHT-BULBS-XENON-LOOK-4200K-/190893072853?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c721d21d5
Title: Re: Best side lights & headlight bulbs?
Post by: sootpig on September 02, 2013, 08:06:57 pm: Quote from: Veee-dubber on September 02, 2013, 02:54:14 pm
OSRAM Nightbreakers for me :happy2:
:happy2: found these to be better than the Philips I had
Title: Re: Best side lights & headlight bulbs?
Post by: jbenekeorr on September 04, 2013, 07:47:05 pm: Quote from: sootpig on September 02, 2013, 08:06:57 pm
Quote from: Veee-dubber on September 02, 2013, 02:54:14 pm
OSRAM Nightbreakers for me :happy2:
:happy2: found these to be better than the Philips I had

Hello Sootpig! Funny to see you on another forum.

I didn't see you if you didn't see me :signLOL:
Title: Re: Best side lights & headlight bulbs?
Post by: DRM92 on September 04, 2013, 09:02:00 pm: I'm going through this process of changing most of the lights to xenon's. I have fitted Phillips Diamond Vision and im very impressed (Main Beam - H7), however I need to find some decent LED sidelight that are bright and not dim (1st set were very dim) and I bought another set which fliker. If anyone has any links to the sidelights they have used that would be great! :drinking:

Also what numberplate bulbs are people using (festoon bulbs) that dont throw up any errors and are nice and white?
Title: Re: Best side lights & headlight bulbs?
Post by: jbenekeorr on September 05, 2013, 06:21:18 pm: Quote from: DRM92 on September 04, 2013, 09:02:00 pm
I'm going through this process of changing most of the lights to xenon's. I have fitted Phillips Diamond Vision and im very impressed (Main Beam - H7), however I need to find some decent LED sidelight that are bright and not dim (1st set were very dim) and I bought another set which fliker. If anyone has any links to the sidelights they have used that would be great! :drinking:

Also what numberplate bulbs are people using (festoon bulbs) that dont throw up any errors and are nice and white?

Got these number plate bulbs - no errors :) not that cheap though. Google hids direct discount code and I found a 10% off code somewhere.

http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/xtec-c5w-led-canbus-error-free-number-plate-bulbs/
Title: Re: Best side lights & headlight bulbs?
Post by: muddyfox480 on September 06, 2013, 07:07:17 pm: If you are just looking at replacing the H7's I went for the Philips X-Treme Vision/Power; after searching around and reading Osram seemed to have shorter lives, however the Philips seemed to be on par with the Ring.

I went off the reviews on amazon and the prices were good too; made a miraculous difference on the road. Would definitely recommend paying the little bit more for a trusted brand and bulb as opposed to a cheaper one.