MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: stuupnorth on July 06, 2009, 09:03:38 pm

Title: led sidelights
Post by: stuupnorth on July 06, 2009, 09:03:38 pm: Hi guys
Is there any way I can fit white led sidelights to my mk5?
I had a set in my mk4 but I have heard that they don't work in the mk5
any help would be great

Stu
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: VC on July 06, 2009, 09:04:35 pm: dude.....

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3090.0 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3090.0)

:happy2:
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 06, 2009, 09:09:54 pm: I just ordered a set of the PIAA sidelights bright white with built in resistors. Will post pics when they arrive.

Not cheap though Ã‚Â£80 from cargym.com
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: Tarmac_Terrorist on July 06, 2009, 10:25:00 pm: Looking forward to seeing your review :happy2:

Will you have to change back to normal bulbs for MOT test?
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: MongyUk on July 27, 2009, 10:39:05 pm: I have LED side lights on mine, cost Ã‚Â£5 plus Ã‚Â£1.50 postage....

infact these are the ones...

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/led-resistor-kit-pair-c-656-p-1-pr-16458.html

came really quick and work perfect. They do get hot so attach them to the outside of the light housing. A really easy mod.
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 28, 2009, 10:06:13 pm: OEM Vs PIAA led kit

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

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo56%2F2968Gsi_Mike%2FP1020026.jpg&hash=17976fa117e4bea24e24ed2683e942cd128f6cea)

PIAA were expensive at 80 quid but the candlelight yellow ones next to the xenon headlights
dd my head in. They have built in resistors due to the low power comsumption, stopping the
car bringing up a dash light and the LED not working. Cheaper alternatives have been tried and
worked up untill switching on the engine then they die....

Got them from cargym.com based in hong kong. Havent managed to find any UK distributors. I paid
a bit extra for postage and recieved them in about a week.

Poor value mod but looks great in my opinion...
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: rdfcpete on July 28, 2009, 10:24:04 pm: They look immense Mike, worth it imo if they tick all the boxes.

What are they like in the day? - Any pics? :innocent:

Cheers,
Pete.
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 28, 2009, 10:27:34 pm: Thanks mate..

Day timne pic tommorow as i got t fit the passenger side still and fit my osram indicators and carbon door sills... :D
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: rdfcpete on July 31, 2009, 03:20:54 pm: Isn't there anyone in the UK that stocks them Mike? Good find if so.
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 31, 2009, 06:34:30 pm: I did come across another supplier, cant remember if they were uk or US based but they were never in stock...
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: rdfcpete on August 01, 2009, 09:02:50 pm: http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ultimate-501t10194-watt-ultra-xenon-white-p-1684.html?osCsid=6594d5eeb6515097c7c920e276ca8287

Will these do a similar job Mike?
Did a google for PIAA side lights VAG fitment etc... and came across your thread on cupranet btw :laugh: What a small internetworld it is :happy2:
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 01, 2009, 09:05:08 pm: Quote from: rdfcpete on August 01, 2009, 09:02:50 pm
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ultimate-501t10194-watt-ultra-xenon-white-p-1684.html?osCsid=6594d5eeb6515097c7c920e276ca8287

Will these do a similar job Mike?
Did a google for PIAA side lights VAG fitment etc... and came across your thread on cupranet btw :laugh: What a small internetworld it is :happy2:

Haha, well there are two PIAA threads and I think its mine where someone buys the ultra leds kit, it works untill he turned the ignition / engine on, 5 seconds later they didnt work.... :( Some people are experimentingwith resistors to stop it hapening...
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: rdfcpete on August 01, 2009, 09:06:29 pm: Hmm, that's quite a fail. At least the guy spent less than a tenner.

So the PIAA are the only plug and go ones really? Ã‚Â£88 though... :surprised:
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: SteveP on August 01, 2009, 09:15:34 pm: ^^^ The resistor in line is very easy to do, if you have a search on hear you may find an old thread with some picks on mine with LED's and resistors.

I think mine cost me all of Ã‚Â£12.50 :happy2:
Title: Re: led sidelights
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 02, 2009, 10:50:04 am: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=226148&page=5