bulbs question

[Andywest2k1]

I've tried a search but can't find what i'm looking for.

I've got the 55% 'more light' bulbs from the dealership installed. However these are still a bit s**t!

I'm just wondering what upgrades are available (bulb wise) to get a better result.

Thanks in advance,

Westy.

 

[kriso]

I got Philips BlueVision H7s from PowerBulbs for £27 and free shipping. Came with free blue sidelights but haven't got round to fitting those yet as they are fiddly to get to.

They made a big difference over my OEM ones.

 

[Andywest2k1]

I got Philips BlueVision H7s from PowerBulbs for £27 and free shipping. Came with free blue sidelights but haven't got round to fitting those yet as they are fiddly to get to.

They made a big difference over my OEM ones.

you got any pics by any chance mate?

 

[bizzaboy]

Andy, you can find a good range of the Philips bulbs here...

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/bulbs.html

Didnt feel the need to reply previously as I'd agree with kriso, as a cheap light upgrade the Philips range are quality

 

[Andywest2k1]

Andy, you can find a good range of the Philips bulbs here...

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/bulbs.html

Didnt feel the need to reply previously as I'd agree with kriso, as a cheap light upgrade the Philips range are quality

cheers for reply mate.

Wot bulbs should i be look for? ive got the standard lighting setup (as its a 1.2)

 

[bizzaboy]

Importantly, you need to know what fitment type your existing headlight bulbs are? If you have twin lense headlights probably H7, if single then H4?

Thats the only important thing, so the new bulbs you buy fit your car properly,
Then just choose what style you like the look of ...for example Philips have a few different types, extra bright, or blue vision (that have a hint of blue).

 

[st10587]

i got h4 100w/80w bosch ones from halfords and as they screwed up on the pricing only paid a tenner for the pair! HUGE improvement from stock bulbs!

 

[hon_n_gem]

i got philips xtreme H7s....they look pretty white and much brighter too!....tho a tad expensive at 30 odd quid

 

[Nath.]

get an HID kit, way beter light and easy to install if you get one of the (plug n play KITS)

 

[hon_n_gem]

How easy is easy!?

 

[kriso]

I will try and get some pics. Just spend 3 hours taking the bumper off in order to replace the side lights! When I finally got it off, I couldn't unplug the cables out of the headlight clusters but managed to move them forward enough so I could replace the bulbs.

The annoying thing is they don't look much different The dipped beam are worth doing but sidelights way too much hassle imo.

 

[a11y]

i got philips xtreme H7s....they look pretty white and much brighter too!....tho a tad expensive at 30 odd quid

Can be had for £24/pair on Ebay for the H7 fitment, or cheaper for H4...

 

[Andywest2k1]

thanks for all the replies guys.

Ive got the single setup so i guess im looking for H4's.

If anyone's got any pics of any of the suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[a11y]

If you don't want to do the HID kit route (which I didn't) then:

H4 Philips Xtreme @ £21.50

or

H7 Philips Xtreme @ £24.50

depending on what fitment you need.

Hope this helps
Ally

 

[Andywest2k1]

If you don't want to do the HID kit route (which I didn't) then:

H4 Philips Xtreme @ £21.50

or

H7 Philips Xtreme @ £24.50

depending on what fitment you need.

Hope this helps


Ally

Cheers mate much appreciated

 

[Guinness]

u could have the double set up andy

 

[Andywest2k1]

u could have the double set up andy

Ive considered it mate but im on a limited budget

 

[Guinness]

lol was worth a try

 

[Andywest2k1]

lol was worth a try

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[Burnsybhoy]

Just fitted a pair of Phillips X-treme Power H7 +80% to my FR Tdi..wasn't as difficult I thought it was going to be, done inside 10mins..and they've been working no problem....(touch wood!)