MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: Simpy on January 12, 2012, 06:56:53 pm

Title: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: Simpy on January 12, 2012, 06:56:53 pm

My cars going into the bodyshop in a few weeks for new bumper and headlights! So whilst the headlights are out i fiquerd id replace all the bulbs in them. Now im just wondering which people recommend,ive used loads of differant bulbs White look/Xenon look etc etc in my previous Mk4 and despite the prices varying i couldnt really tell a differance in any of them! Just wondering which you guys run and recommend.  :stupid:

Title: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: Beddie on January 13, 2012, 09:17:05 pm

I had some Osram Nightbreakers in my old MK5 GTi and they were a definite improvement over the stock bulbs, no fancy xenon look or anything but definitely a better light output  :happy2:

Title: Re: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: jason_rmh on January 13, 2012, 10:37:06 pm

a few people have recommend mtec bulbs, can find them on ebay. Nice bright white light, not bad price either, approx 11 quid iirc

Title: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: Hedge on January 13, 2012, 10:54:31 pm

I put some Halfords Ultra Brilliance in as main beam and you can really see the difference.
Don't know how long they will last but they were dead easy to change so not a huge problem.

Title: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: Beddie on January 13, 2012, 11:09:38 pm

Quote from: Hedge on January 13, 2012, 10:54:31 pm

I put some Halfords Ultra Brilliance in as main beam and you can really see the difference.

I'm rocking these in the Kangoo and they are MUCH better than the original french candles the factory put in  :happy2:

Title: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: Hedge on January 13, 2012, 11:21:42 pm

Kangoo?  :surprised:  :scared:  :confused:

Title: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: Beddie on January 13, 2012, 11:28:29 pm

Quote from: Hedge on January 13, 2012, 11:21:42 pm

Kangoo?  :surprised:  :scared:  :confused:

Yeah! She's called Skippy  :grin:

Title: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: apples12 on January 13, 2012, 11:34:26 pm

Philips xtreme vision 100%... dropped these into one of my mates mk5's and he could actually see things at night....lol

Title: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: mvb12 on January 24, 2012, 02:01:26 pm

Quote from: apples12 on January 13, 2012, 11:34:26 pm

Philips xtreme vision 100%... dropped these into one of my mates mk5's and he could actually see things at night....lol

should have told him to switch his beam on before.  :grin:

Title: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: sub39h on January 25, 2012, 01:19:22 am

Another vote for Philips Xtreme Power - I definitely believe their claim of +100% increase in light output

Title: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on February 01, 2012, 06:51:07 pm

Do we have a forum discount set up for PowerBulbs.com ?

Title: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: stealthwolf on February 01, 2012, 07:12:05 pm

Try AYSCX1729

Also apparently they have an ebay shop which is cheaper than their store.

Title: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: grant845 on February 02, 2012, 04:39:50 pm

That code gives £3 off. You also get a free set of Osram sidelight with orders over £15 just now. Got a set of Philips X-Treme plus the Osrams for £26.99 delivered

Title: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: DJM on February 02, 2012, 08:30:12 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220562065639?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_2329wt_1139

I got them. Look great over standard. More white light, kinda like xenon look.

Title: Re: Headlight Bulbs - Actually Worth Buying
Post by: icenutter on March 13, 2012, 10:48:07 am

Another vote for Phillips X-Treme Power.