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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Lee01 on October 14, 2011, 10:24:42 am

Title: High wattage headlight bulbs
Post by: Lee01 on October 14, 2011, 10:24:42 am

Just wandering if anyone, has used high wattage bulbs for their dipped or main beam?

Halfords stock and sell various higher wattage bulbs, which will be much brighter than stock items.
My only concern is wheather they damage any switches / components due to the higher wattage / draw on the current?

Anyone have any thoughts on this?.......

Many thanks
Lee

Title: Re: High wattage headlight bulbs
Post by: Stg123 on October 14, 2011, 10:39:35 am

I've replaced my  bulbs with philips extreme vision bulbs which are an exact replacement with regards to wattage etc. I can recommend them highly. The beam is a lot whiter and the beam is more defined and illuminates a longer distance in front of the car. Osram night breakers are also recommended by others. Have a look on powerbulbs.com to see what is available for your car. eBay also has several replacement bulb sellers who are cheaper than powerbulbs.
Hope this helps
Steve

Title: Re: High wattage headlight bulbs
Post by: john87 on October 14, 2011, 12:04:52 pm

...having melted bulb connectors in the past, personally I'd stay clear of 100w and any bumbs higher than 60/55w - the golf headlights are pretty damn good when combined with an 'upgrade' 60w bulb such as Philips x-treme or Ring Xenon Max  :happy2:

Title: Re: High wattage headlight bulbs
Post by: Lee01 on October 16, 2011, 08:34:41 pm

Quote from: john87 on October 14, 2011, 12:04:52 pm

...having melted bulb connectors in the past, personally I'd stay clear of 100w and any bumbs higher than 60/55w - the golf headlights are pretty damn good when combined with an 'upgrade' 60w bulb such as Philips x-treme or Ring Xenon Max  :happy2:

Thanks for comments guys!