MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: Georrge on October 23, 2014, 12:13:28 am

Title: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: Georrge on October 23, 2014, 12:13:28 am: Hi all,

I fancy upgrading my head light bulbs so bulbs that give off a nice white light, none of this yellow tint that comes as standard. My question is, will a pair of £5 LED side light bulbs off eBay do the trick, along with some random white eBay bulbs do the job?

Or do I need to get something from here instead?
http://www.powerbulbs.com/vehicles/cars/uk-ireland/volkswagen-vw/golf-mk5-gti/2003-2007/car-headlight-bulbs

If anyone can suggest bulbs that would be greatly appreciated, and pictures would be greatly appreciated!

Also, as we're on the topic of bulbs, if anyone can recommended a good package for LED interior bulbs that'd be fantastic :happy2:

Thank ya!
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: akbarirfan on October 23, 2014, 09:29:32 am: Hi George,

I think these or the 55w version give the best bang for buck:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271132994863?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

In terms of LED interior bulbs, contact matt.towers@btinternet.com for a kit.

Thanks
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: Georrge on October 23, 2014, 12:50:54 pm: Thanks a lot! Any recomendations on side lights?
I'll give him an email later on!
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: akbarirfan on October 23, 2014, 03:26:42 pm: Matt sells side lights too mate.
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: Georrge on October 23, 2014, 04:27:51 pm: Awesome, i'll get in touch!

Has anyone else got any other recomendations / pictures with their bulbs?
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: Rob1 on October 24, 2014, 09:06:21 pm: Hey George eurocarparts have an offer at the moment on their bulbs http://www.eurocarparts.com/car-bulb
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: TomGTI on October 26, 2014, 03:47:43 pm: M-tec super white bulbs are the best looking a whitest. I love mine ppl always say how bright they are
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: Georrge on October 26, 2014, 04:15:34 pm: Quote from: TomGTI on October 26, 2014, 03:47:43 pm
M-tec super white bulbs are the best looking a whitest. I love mine ppl always say how bright they are
Can you please supply one or two pictures please? :smiley:
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: TomGTI on October 26, 2014, 04:53:22 pm: I'm not near by car but there is a thread somewhere but I can't find it - all the info is on there
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: Georrge on October 26, 2014, 06:10:50 pm: I'll just go for them, you're the second person on this thread to recommend MTEC Super Whites :happy2:
I'll get the 100W version :laugh:

Still after some side lights thugh :smiley:
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: M9xxr on October 26, 2014, 07:13:31 pm: I've got 2 set of "Ring" sportz blues, used them for years and they have a very good out put. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ring-H7-SPORTZ-BLUE-Xenon-Headlight-Lamp-Bulbs-2-Pack-/330516503583?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf4519c1f

theres loads of led on eBay so just get what you think is best :happy2:
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: Georrge on October 26, 2014, 07:25:54 pm: Thanks for the suggestion!

I'm going to get the MTEC Super White sidelights too to mach my dipped beams though! :D
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: Rob1 on October 26, 2014, 08:00:50 pm: Quote from: Georrge on October 26, 2014, 07:25:54 pm
Thanks for the suggestion!

I'm going to get the MTEC Super White sidelights too to mach my dipped beams though! :D
have you got a link for the MTEC's
Thanks
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: Georrge on October 26, 2014, 09:19:21 pm: Main lights: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=370729329687

Side lights: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=271133020028

I'll upload pictures once they're in!
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: KieranED30 on October 26, 2014, 09:28:38 pm: Whats best the 55W or the 100W what's the pros and cons?
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: Georrge on October 26, 2014, 10:00:31 pm: I believe 100w bulbs are illegal for road use
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: KieranED30 on October 27, 2014, 06:53:52 am: Okiedokie cheers :)
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: jason_rmh on October 27, 2014, 10:33:35 am: Quote from: Georrge on October 26, 2014, 10:00:31 pm
I believe 100w bulbs are illegal for road use
100W may also fry your headlight wiring if it can't cope with the extra load.

Might be OK on golf, but it happened to me on a previous car.

Jas
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: Shoduchi on October 27, 2014, 12:05:27 pm: OEM is 55W, so 100W is a bit of a stretch, I think. If you want to go ahead with fitting them at least you know the potential risk of frying the wiring.
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: Spankiee on October 27, 2014, 12:59:07 pm: this is what i have.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,84651.0.html

and for sidelights you want some white surface mounted LED type bulbs think they are 501's
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: Georrge on October 27, 2014, 04:05:56 pm: Quote from: Spankiee on October 27, 2014, 12:59:07 pm
this is what i have.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,84651.0.html

and for sidelights you want some white surface mounted LED type bulbs think they are 501's
Yeah those MTEC ones are the ones I just bought. Cheers for the picture too, they look great! I have two style of sidelights coming so I can decide which I prefer and keep the other as spare :laugh:
Title: Re: Best Bulbs for that Nice White Look :D
Post by: NickU on November 17, 2014, 12:08:42 pm: Added to my to-do list :happy2: