MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: gti-ug on August 09, 2011, 11:15:30 pm

Title: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
Post by: gti-ug on August 09, 2011, 11:15:30 pm
just about to buy some bulbs osram or philips

can anyone tell me the best main beam and side light (error free etc) combo that match. I want a clean white light.

also best place to buy.
Title: Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 09, 2011, 11:17:12 pm
For me it's PIAA side lights  :happy2:
Title: Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 09, 2011, 11:20:32 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo56%2F2968Gsi_Mike%2FP1020026.jpg&hash=17976fa117e4bea24e24ed2683e942cd128f6cea)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo56%2F2968Gsi_Mike%2FP1020025.jpg&hash=9ef5479b7e462ae68c290ce333a55d7d9358e136)

PIAA Vs OEM
Title: Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
Post by: gti-ug on August 10, 2011, 07:54:13 pm
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on August 09, 2011, 11:20:32 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo56%2F2968Gsi_Mike%2FP1020026.jpg&hash=17976fa117e4bea24e24ed2683e942cd128f6cea)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo56%2F2968Gsi_Mike%2FP1020025.jpg&hash=9ef5479b7e462ae68c290ce333a55d7d9358e136)

PIAA Vs OEM

they look great what head light bulbs do you have and do they match the side lights?
Title: Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 10, 2011, 07:59:21 pm
Factory xenons mate  :happy2:
Will get a pic when it gets dark  :wink:
Title: Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
Post by: gti-ug on August 26, 2011, 09:10:29 pm
Quote from: gti-ug on August 09, 2011, 11:15:30 pm
just about to buy some bulbs osram or philips

can anyone tell me the best main beam and side light (error free etc) combo that match. I want a clean white light.

also best place to buy.

any other options for factory gti non xenon lamps?
Title: Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 27, 2011, 07:26:19 am

Forgot about this;

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftfsi_mike%2FMy_Leon_Cupra%2F27faece3.jpg&hash=b1c882315bc64da371637796720245fd1720eb71)
Title: Re: headlight bulbs - best combo with side light
Post by: vRS_Pagey on August 28, 2011, 03:12:31 pm
I have a set of 8 SMD Led's in the sidelights, £4.99 from the bay, nice white light and lasting well so far.  The dipped beams are Ring Xenon Max H7's, although no comparison to Xenons a very good alternative to the yellow OE carp.......