MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: loudancoe on September 16, 2016, 03:51:02 pm

Title: White Headlight Bulbs
Post by: loudancoe on September 16, 2016, 03:51:02 pm: Im looking for some white style halogen bulbs before I get round to doing a projector/hid conversion.

I've had a look on here for previous threads and the last time they were updated was 2014 so just to see iff anything has come out recently that people are happy with.

I had a cheap set off ebay which had the look i wanted, but they both burned out after about 3 weeks (you get what you pay for i guess) So i then though okay ill "Splash out" on some Phillips White vision bulbs

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-White-Vision-Halogen-pieces/dp/B00MZQUIRW/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474036947&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=phillipbs+car+bulb

They weren't even close to being white, the box rates them at 4300k...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_temperature

On the old threads people are recommending the M Tech super whites but they are rated at 4350k so does anyone run these? My concern is they are rated almost the same as the Phillips that were not white at all!

Cheers
Title: Re: White Headlight Bulbs
Post by: RetroRaz on September 16, 2016, 04:27:49 pm: MTECH are more blue but range is crap!

I like the osram night breakers. really good white light and good range
Title: Re: White Headlight Bulbs
Post by: Shoduchi on September 19, 2016, 12:28:24 pm: Get the Osram Night Breaker Unlimited if you're after range and better visibility. Philips has good bulbs too but more expensive.
Title: Re: White Headlight Bulbs
Post by: Gingerzilla on October 04, 2016, 06:51:03 pm: I had osram night breakers and they still had a yellow tinge but were whiter than the stock bulbs

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Title: Re: White Headlight Bulbs
Post by: Masonfantana on October 24, 2016, 04:10:56 pm: Quote from: RetroRaz on September 16, 2016, 04:27:49 pm
MTECH are more blue but range is crap!

i 2nd this
Title: Re: White Headlight Bulbs
Post by: white91 on October 24, 2016, 10:58:24 pm: Night breakers are decent however not white, but white bulbs are really bad for vision

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Title: Re: White Headlight Bulbs
Post by: SurreyED30 on October 24, 2016, 11:27:46 pm: I use PIAA Xtreme white plus bulbs, amazing light output/range and also a great colour too. It pricey at £50-60 for halogens but you obviously get what you pay for. Osram night breaker unlimited are also great bulbs, I fitted them into my missus Mini Cooper.
Title: Re: White Headlight Bulbs
Post by: Andy on October 25, 2016, 01:09:23 am: used the ring xenon extreme bulbs
Title: Re: White Headlight Bulbs
Post by: mk5Eire on October 25, 2016, 11:26:44 pm: eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191742678289

I just bought these I'll let you know what there like but I've heard good reviews

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Title: White Headlight Bulbs
Post by: Trow81 on October 26, 2016, 06:50:59 pm: I've just fitted the Philips White Vision on the ED and have no complaints great range and visibility plus a lot whiter than the standard yellow tinge (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20161026%2F83a9b678c1ec8eeff89e4abffe6711e2.jpg&hash=01371226a5a64a8b5006fd6395aed9da8ae801c2)
I'm happy for now until I do a conversation or some Xenons come up at the right price

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