MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: samuelmem97 on August 28, 2020, 02:06:02 pm

Title: Bulb replacements
Post by: samuelmem97 on August 28, 2020, 02:06:02 pm

Hi people, I’m after some replacements for my headlight bulbs. Full beam, dipped and sidelights. I want to stick with the standard halogen set up but I’m after some that are a nice bright white even a cool blue hid xenon look (if that’s even possible with halogen). What are people running and any recommendations? I don’t mind something that’s meant for ‘off road’ use if I can get the look it after and then just a quick swap for mot :happy2:

Please give me suggestions and advice!

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Bulb replacements
Post by: pudding on August 28, 2020, 02:09:13 pm

'Off road' bulbs are usually much higher wattage, which the stock harness can't deal with.

I've had good luck with Osram Nightbreakers for halogens and Xenarc extreme for the Xenons.  Philips also do a similar range of whiter than OEM bulbs.

Title: Re: Bulb replacements
Post by: samuelmem97 on August 28, 2020, 02:15:54 pm

Quote from: Pudding on August 28, 2020, 02:09:13 pm

'Off road' bulbs are usually much higher wattage, which the stock harness can't deal with.

I've had good luck with Osram Nightbreakers for halogens and Xenarc extreme for the Xenons.  Philips also do a similar range of whiter than OEM bulbs.

Thanks for your reply mate, yeah that’s one thing I was concerned about was the very high wattage of the off road bulbs. Guess I’ll swerve them and check out those you recommended! Thanks  :smiley: