MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: mvb12 on March 23, 2012, 09:01:32 pm

Title: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: mvb12 on March 23, 2012, 09:01:32 pm

Philips Xtreme Power H7 Bulbs - read this in the review section and a few members swear by it.

i'm after improved visibility and excellent "white" brightness but would also look at bulbs with a subtle hint of blue.

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: robern2 on March 23, 2012, 09:03:18 pm

I have a set waiting to go into my ed30. Currently running them in my wife's Colt CZT with great success

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: mvb12 on March 23, 2012, 09:22:32 pm

seems like these are the real deal.

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: Thor on March 23, 2012, 10:04:47 pm

I've tried the Phillips and the Osram Nightbreakers but have to say the Mtec ones are best IMHO  like these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MTEC-H7-55w-SUPER-WHITE-HID-XENON-CLASS-UPGRADE-BULBS-/220818953619?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3369d5d593 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MTEC-H7-55w-SUPER-WHITE-HID-XENON-CLASS-UPGRADE-BULBS-/220818953619?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3369d5d593)

 :happy2:

Headlight bulbs and passenger side foglight Mtec bulbs drivers side fog light stock bulb before change

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad39%2Fnorthernthor%2FMtecbulbs.jpg&hash=230771e94a3aa35d5ef4f12b99b383d0890ccf9d)

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: mvb12 on March 24, 2012, 07:37:46 am

Quote from: Thor on March 23, 2012, 10:04:47 pm

I've tried the Phillips and the Osram Nightbreakers but have to say the Mtec ones are best IMHO  like these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MTEC-H7-55w-SUPER-WHITE-HID-XENON-CLASS-UPGRADE-BULBS-/220818953619?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3369d5d593 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MTEC-H7-55w-SUPER-WHITE-HID-XENON-CLASS-UPGRADE-BULBS-/220818953619?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3369d5d593)

 :happy2:

Headlight bulbs and passenger side foglight Mtec bulbs drivers side fog light stock bulb before change

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad39%2Fnorthernthor%2FMtecbulbs.jpg&hash=230771e94a3aa35d5ef4f12b99b383d0890ccf9d)

those look  :drool: and cheaper than the Phillips  :happy2:

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: mvb12 on March 25, 2012, 10:21:25 pm

was just about to purchase the Mtechs but thought i'd ask again if anyone is running with any other set up and if they have before and after pics.

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: Mandy on March 25, 2012, 10:42:22 pm

I've got pics comparing Osram Nightbreakers and Mtecs in my build thread:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13741.120.html

 :happy2:

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: Deedub on March 26, 2012, 01:50:31 am

so just to confirm as i'm a little dumb at times these are for the standard headlights?

i'm sure they are but don't wanna but to then look abit silly!

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: dan930 on March 26, 2012, 03:07:40 am

I've got Piaa 8000k bulbs fitted to my car,really good..would like to post up pic but don't know how to!!

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: mvb12 on March 26, 2012, 08:57:01 am

Quote from: Deedub on March 26, 2012, 01:50:31 am

so just to confirm as i'm a little dumb at times these are for the standard headlights?

i'm sure they are but don't wanna but to then look abit silly!

Yes, standard headlights

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: mvb12 on March 26, 2012, 08:57:36 am

Quote from: dan930 on March 26, 2012, 03:07:40 am

I've got Piaa 8000k bulbs fitted to my car,really good..would like to post up pic but don't know how to!!

photobucket and then copy and paste the image link  :happy2:

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: dan930 on March 26, 2012, 09:01:02 am

How about if someone give me there email,then I send it to you & you help me post it up

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: 56OctyVRS on March 26, 2012, 09:07:35 am

PM sent :happy2:

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: Digger3 on March 26, 2012, 10:40:53 am

Quote from: mvb12 on March 24, 2012, 07:37:46 am

Quote from: Thor on March 23, 2012, 10:04:47 pm

I've tried the Phillips and the Osram Nightbreakers but have to say the Mtec ones are best IMHO  like these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MTEC-H7-55w-SUPER-WHITE-HID-XENON-CLASS-UPGRADE-BULBS-/220818953619?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3369d5d593 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MTEC-H7-55w-SUPER-WHITE-HID-XENON-CLASS-UPGRADE-BULBS-/220818953619?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3369d5d593)

 :happy2:

Headlight bulbs and passenger side foglight Mtec bulbs drivers side fog light stock bulb before change

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fad39%2Fnorthernthor%2FMtecbulbs.jpg&hash=230771e94a3aa35d5ef4f12b99b383d0890ccf9d)

those look  :drool: and cheaper than the Phillips  :happy2:

Very nice,,, about to order some of these,,, H7 for the H-lights, what is the replacement for the fogs ?

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: 56OctyVRS on March 26, 2012, 10:46:18 am

I know the light is whiter but what about the beam pattern and light emitted. I wouldnt want to sacrifice the distance of light and visibility purely for looks. I use the osram nightbreaker and they are fantastic on dark country lanes.

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: 56OctyVRS on March 26, 2012, 11:39:08 am

DAN930's PIAA 8000k bulbs

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fm549%2F56octyvrs%2FED30.jpg&hash=238e13c92fce6140590a828a005feeeaf47e5bdd)

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: dan930 on March 26, 2012, 11:53:27 am

Quote from: 56OctyVRS on March 26, 2012, 11:39:08 am

DAN930's PIAA 8000k bulbs

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fm549%2F56octyvrs%2FED30.jpg&hash=238e13c92fce6140590a828a005feeeaf47e5bdd)

Cheers for helping me post it up mate

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: mvb12 on May 25, 2012, 08:27:41 pm

what have people got in for the full beam?

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on May 26, 2012, 10:13:53 am

^

I have got those Mtec ones in my dipped, as they look great, but have Osram nightbreakers in my full beam as I feel they give more light :happy2:

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: mvb12 on May 26, 2012, 11:32:59 am

Good stuff,

Anyone else mixing the brands or running the same brand for both?

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: mvb12 on May 28, 2012, 01:44:56 pm

anyone????

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: Dan648v on May 28, 2012, 02:23:04 pm

I doubt mixing the brands would cause problems fella.

Title: Re: Is this the best bulb for us
Post by: mvb12 on May 28, 2012, 02:34:06 pm

yeah i know that but just wondered what set up people are going with and which type bulbs. i.e. phillips extreme, osrams ect