MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: t20lau on November 09, 2009, 12:42:03 pm

Title: H7 Replacements...
Post by: t20lau on November 09, 2009, 12:42:03 pm
Anyone got any suggestions for a pair of H7 replacements which will get rid of the Yellow?!

Thanks,
Tom
Title: Re: H7 Replacements...
Post by: JPC on November 09, 2009, 12:43:50 pm
a lot recomend the night breakers.

I used them, but not really massively pleased by them. some rave about them though
Title: Re: H7 Replacements...
Post by: Andy on November 09, 2009, 12:52:00 pm
the philips x-treme bulbs are good-i got a set of e bay £20 for two
http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=81
Title: Re: H7 Replacements...
Post by: t20lau on November 09, 2009, 02:00:57 pm
the philips x-treme bulbs are good-i got a set of e bay £20 for two
http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=81

Any pic's matey?
Title: Re: H7 Replacements...
Post by: ollie288 on November 09, 2009, 02:22:42 pm
I have used Osram NB's and philips x-treme. The philips were a better light but one went within 3 months of it going in. (that was in the summer so they were hardly used.) I dont know if this is common or a one off in my case. They both get rid of the yellow and produce a nice white light. I would go for the philips. They are better than stock but do not make masses of difference in light output.
The main difference is a whiter light which is what I wanted.
I have now purchased some vw xenon headlights which is the only way to dramatically improve light out and visibility.  :happy2:
Title: Re: H7 Replacements...
Post by: ollie288 on November 09, 2009, 02:24:57 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi619.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt272%2FOllie0804%2F027.jpg&hash=cdb21714a986175867f5bf07bd84031dad90480e)
They are the philips x-treme and philips sidelights  :happy2:
Title: Re: H7 Replacements...
Post by: t20lau on November 09, 2009, 02:28:53 pm
I have used Osram NB's and philips x-treme. The philips were a better light but one went within 3 months of it going in. (that was in the summer so they were hardly used.) I dont know if this is common or a one off in my case. They both get rid of the yellow and produce a nice white light. I would go for the philips. They are better than stock but do not make masses of difference in light output.
The main difference is a whiter light which is what I wanted.
I have now purchased some vw xenon headlights which is the only way to dramatically improve light out and visibility.  :happy2:

Thanks for your help matey...

Like yourself, all I'm looking for is to get rid of the yellow light!!!

Does the Philips X-Treme get rid of the yellow totally?! The picture you posted looks like what I'm after, just that as its taken in the day its hard to tell how much yellow is actually left..
Title: Re: H7 Replacements...
Post by: ollie288 on November 09, 2009, 02:33:33 pm
It gets rid off all the yellow mate. Your left with a crystal white light. They also improve visibility slightly. If you do go for the philips I would defiantly recommend changing the sidelights as well because the yellow of the sidelight looks rubbish next to the bright white!
You wont be disapointed with them if you want to remove the yellow from the standard ones. :happy2:
Title: Re: H7 Replacements...
Post by: t20lau on November 09, 2009, 02:39:12 pm
It gets rid off all the yellow mate. Your left with a crystal white light. They also improve visibility slightly. If you do go for the philips I would defiantly recommend changing the sidelights as well because the yellow of the sidelight looks rubbish next to the bright white!
You wont be disapointed with them if you want to remove the yellow from the standard ones. :happy2:

Right I'm on the look out for some now ;)

As for Sidelights, I'm getting the ones your getting (autoblubs) hahaha  :drinking:
Title: Re: H7 Replacements...
Post by: ollie288 on November 09, 2009, 02:46:12 pm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PHILIPS-X-TREME-POWER-H7-EXTREME-XTREME-XENON-BULBS_W0QQitemZ380173531647QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item58841bb9ff#ht_2859wt_1165 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PHILIPS-X-TREME-POWER-H7-EXTREME-XTREME-XENON-BULBS_W0QQitemZ380173531647QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item58841bb9ff#ht_2859wt_1165)

Thats where I got mine from. :happy2:
Seems to be a popular sidelight! I hope its as good as im expecting! :signLOL: :drinking:
Title: Re: H7 Replacements...
Post by: stealthwolf on November 09, 2009, 02:56:06 pm
I went for the xtremes too. Had them for over a year without problems. I used powerbulbs.com, bought the mains, the dipped and thr indicators and got sidelights free. Free p&p too.
Title: Re: H7 Replacements...
Post by: black-a4 on November 09, 2009, 07:08:08 pm
I can also recommend Philips x-treme H7's. Bought some last week of Regal Auto Bulbs (site sponsor I think), with blue vision side lights to match, the white light.

Whiter appearance when looking at the car, and a slightly whiter light on the road.
Title: Re: H7 Replacements...
Post by: t20lau on November 10, 2009, 04:36:51 pm
PURCHASED  :smiley:

Thanks Guys!!!