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is it me or is it nearly impossible to change headlight bulbs.....

Pabs

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Never had a problem with main/dipped beam bulb changing on my Cupra. I've done it several times already and never have to remove anything else from the car.

Sidelights is a different matter though. Right in the corner... so hard to get to! lol
 

Jimski

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Right im stuck between the two, had the 100w on the leon, passed MOT. But dont wana knacker anything on the beeza with them being a higher wattage.

100w Xenon Headlights Pack - 2x H7, 2x H3, 2x H3
55w Xenon Headlights Pack - 2x H7, 2x H3, 2x H3

"100 WATT SuperWhite Headlight kit includes:
2 x H7 100 Watt Fog light bulbs
2 x H3 100 Watt Main (high) beam bulbs
2 X H3 100 Watt Dipped (driving) beam bulbs
and a pair of SuperWhite sidelights

These 100 WATT SuperWhite Xenon headlight bulbs give a superb daylight bright white light with a distinctive blue tint to give your car that modern HID look without any of the cost!"

The 55w is the same, so, can anyone shed any light (haha) on the difference?

Both priced at £16 for the set posted, 6 months warranty on the bulbs popping, used this company a lot before.
 

Jimski

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Cheers Dan, if you look for Aceparts on ebay, they sell aero wipers, bulbs, LED sidelights.

Used them a fair few times now, seems like their website is down for upgrading, but they still trade on ebay. Will order the 55w now.


Jimski
 

Neo

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Right im stuck between the two, had the 100w on the leon, passed MOT. But dont wana knacker anything on the beeza with them being a higher wattage.

100w Xenon Headlights Pack - 2x H7, 2x H3, 2x H3
55w Xenon Headlights Pack - 2x H7, 2x H3, 2x H3

"100 WATT SuperWhite Headlight kit includes:
2 x H7 100 Watt Fog light bulbs
2 x H3 100 Watt Main (high) beam bulbs
2 X H3 100 Watt Dipped (driving) beam bulbs
and a pair of SuperWhite sidelights

These 100 WATT SuperWhite Xenon headlight bulbs give a superb daylight bright white light with a distinctive blue tint to give your car that modern HID look without any of the cost!"

The 55w is the same, so, can anyone shed any light (haha) on the difference?

Both priced at £16 for the set posted, 6 months warranty on the bulbs popping, used this company a lot before.

They are good! I`ve had plenty of bulbs from that seller, xenon bulbs direct? I still have the shop saved.
I never fancied 100w bulbs as I don`t want to melt anything, but the 55w 5000k bulbs are good.

They really do give a nice HID look.
 

Jimski

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Nah its a company called Aceparts, but im sure they are one and the same! Iv just bought my 55w Xenon set, for £16.98 delivered.

Set of H7's, 2x sets of H3's and some crappy 501 xenon sidelights lol, iv got LED ones to go in, superwhite powerflux.


Jimski
 

Aimez

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Are they long lasting LEDs, I have bought any yet as everyone says they blow quickly and I don't fancy ripping my hands to sheds any more times than I have to changing a bulb.

I have thought about upgrading my full beam lights actually never really looked they look rubbish compared to my HIDs.
 

Lippo

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My led sidelights have had a mind of their own in this cold weather. They come off and on randomly. I don't know whether it isd the cold or a bad connection, but because they're doing it independently, I suspect it's the bulbs and the cold.

I put Osram Nightbreakers in after upgrading the headlamps to HID's. They are slightly more yellow than the HID's but the light given out is very good, pushing out beyond the HID's light beam.
 

mark_keeling52

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Ive just left my sidelight now because i cant get my fat hands in (got a Cupra), there's no way of doing it, makes me wonder if its done deliberately so you have to get someone to do it for you (car is for sale now btw, message me for info, please note one sidelight bulb doesn't work hehe!)
 
Jan 11, 2005
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Are they long lasting LEDs, I have bought any yet as everyone says they blow quickly and I don't fancy ripping my hands to sheds any more times than I have to changing a bulb.

I have thought about upgrading my full beam lights actually never really looked they look rubbish compared to my HIDs.

I've had LED sidelights in my car since it was about 6 months old and it's now coming up to 5 1/2 years. I think you pay the price and take the chance
 

Aimez

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I've had LED sidelights in my car since it was about 6 months old and it's now coming up to 5 1/2 years. I think you pay the price and take the chance

Ooooo finally everyone always answers with they have had them a few months, no one seems to keep their ibiza long I feel like an old skool mk4 owner nowadays! What ones you got I want them! When I have some HID that actually work properly got to send my new ballast back as it it faulty.
 

AidyB

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Would like to know myself which LED sidelight bulbs last a while, fitted HID's not long ago got my 1st set of LED's which looked blue against my 6k bulbs, then got some as recommended on here which were a good colour match against the HID's, but after 2days 1 bulb had gone! Not impressed because it rips your hand to shreds changing the buggers! Getting the cover back on is the worst bit!
 
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Unfortunately I got them off ebay and the seller (aftermarketsounds) is no longer a registered user. All I can tell you is that they are made up of 4 traditional LEDs not the SMD type.
I have since bought some for my brother which are like one giant LED but they've only been fitted a couple of months so that's no help. Sorry :)
 

Jimski

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Iv got the ones from Aceparts on ebay, had them for nearly 2 years, still going, and removed from the Leon for the Beeza.

They have a number of the micro superbright leds on the top of each

Jimski
 

Jimski

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Looks like you already have Aimey Wamey! TUT

If you need links or to ask, im on msn now.


Jimski
 

Jimski

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Just a quick update to say that my order arrived today from eBay, seller was Aceparts.

3 sets of 55w bulbs and some ice white sidelights too!

Will be fitting at the weekend, will update further.


Jimski
 
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