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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Scottymon on October 02, 2013, 12:16:00 am

Title: LED Puddles
Post by: Scottymon on October 02, 2013, 12:16:00 am

I've done a little searching about these, but some threads show a replacement LED and others a LED cluster within a unit... and most threads are quite old.

So, does anyone know which is the best solution for a nice bright Puddle LED light in replacement for the OEM bulb/s? :happy2:

Title: Re: LED Puddles
Post by: mrxbox360 on October 02, 2013, 01:18:49 am

m8 if your on about kerb lights ie bottom of the doors iv just had these fitted with genuine vag units & they are mega bright with stock bulbs / they cost abit more than china copies but seem better price from tps £47.74 inc vat  :wink:

Title: Re: LED Puddles
Post by: JackG on October 02, 2013, 02:21:43 am

I have done mine...sure it was just a normal 501 (sidelight led) well worth replacing

Title: Re: LED Puddles
Post by: skard on October 02, 2013, 05:53:12 am

Quote from: Scottymon on October 02, 2013, 12:16:00 am

I've done a little searching about these, but some threads show a replacement LED and others a LED cluster within a unit... and most threads are quite old.

So, does anyone know which is the best solution for a nice bright Puddle LED light in replacement for the OEM bulb/s? :happy2:

On my phone at mo, if you check my sig somewhere nearer the back page there are pics of the aftermarket cluster replacement and also an ebay seller of them (unit comes with a wedge type fitment and error free).

Title: Re: LED Puddles
Post by: JoeDarKa on October 02, 2013, 07:42:34 am

Iv got led bulbs in mine, its bright but doesnt really light anything up so i would say so for the new replacement unit

Title: Re: LED Puddles
Post by: edition30jmr on October 02, 2013, 10:12:14 am

Quote from: mrxbox360 on October 02, 2013, 01:18:49 am

m8 if your on about kerb lights ie bottom of the doors iv just had these fitted with genuine vag units & they are mega bright with stock bulbs / they cost abit more than china copies but seem better price from tps £47.74 inc vat  :wink:

Did you fit these yourself or be fit them for you?  :smiley:

Title: Re: LED Puddles
Post by: Scottymon on October 02, 2013, 10:23:52 am

Thanks for the info chaps... I should've said I meant the Mirror Puddle Lights - I'll look into the cluster ones as they seem brighter. :happy2:

Does anyone have those Ghost VW lights from the door puddle light?  Chavvy or cool?

Title: Re: LED Puddles
Post by: marko on October 02, 2013, 11:18:32 am

chavy.....
i am looking for led clusters for my mirrors aswell

Title: Re: LED Puddles
Post by: SI-R32 on October 02, 2013, 11:57:50 am

I have these in my mirrors

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-MK5-2-0-1-9-GTI-GT-R32-UNDER-MIRROR-LED-PUDDLE-LIGHT-LAMP-WHITE-/270994492333?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f1887cbad

there really bright and well worth the 30 quid, i've had the standard w5w, then went to LED w5w then to these , one thing though no matter how hard i tried i couldn't push the light home with its bulb holder adaptor on the end so i cut it off and soldered it on, never had a problem.

i also have the ghost shadow lights and don't think there chavvy at all. not that i care what anyone else says anyway as i make my own opinions.

Title: Re: LED Puddles
Post by: mrxbox360 on October 03, 2013, 12:27:22 am

Quote from: edition30jmr on October 02, 2013, 10:12:14 am

Quote from: mrxbox360 on October 02, 2013, 01:18:49 am

m8 if your on about kerb lights ie bottom of the doors iv just had these fitted with genuine vag units & they are mega bright with stock bulbs / they cost abit more than china copies but seem better price from tps £47.74 inc vat  :wink:

Did you fit these yourself or be fit them for you?  :smiley:

Eddie nl fitted them along with some other bits last saturday

Title: Re: LED Puddles
Post by: aarondsg on October 03, 2013, 01:10:02 am

Are the eBay ones really that bright?
They look cool