MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: GTi-Andy on November 09, 2014, 02:46:11 pm

Title: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: GTi-Andy on November 09, 2014, 02:46:11 pm
Any recommendations of which ones to buy that won't give can bus errors?

The reverse has to as bright as possible as I reverse into dark spot at night.

Thanks
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: fab5freddy on November 09, 2014, 02:54:10 pm
Good timing, just got around to fitting these to mine 10 minutes ago, only to realise i should have bought two lots as it's two per side (does say it in the description, must pay more attention :laugh:)

Brake lights

http://www.bold-sport.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=43_39_57&product_id=268 (http://www.bold-sport.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=43_39_57&product_id=268)

Reverse light

http://www.bold-sport.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=43_39_57&product_id=94 (http://www.bold-sport.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=43_39_57&product_id=94)

Not sure if you've used Bold sport before, but would highly recommend them, there stuff is top quality. Only downside is it can take up to a month to get to you sometimes
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: GTi-Andy on November 09, 2014, 02:55:40 pm
Just been looking at them, but thought they were a bit pricy by the time you factor in delivery from China

What are they like? Are you happy with em?
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: fab5freddy on November 09, 2014, 02:58:47 pm
They are pricey, but you know how the saying goes.

Can't give you any direct feedback on quality yet, but i bought them off the back of a couple of recommendations  :happy2:
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: Shoduchi on November 09, 2014, 04:04:06 pm
I bought sidelights and a reverse light from Bold Sport (along with the 3D LED door warning lights).

For the reverse light I opted for the 15x super bright SMD with error canceller function, instead of the Osram 11x SMD. Link: http://www.bold-sport.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=43_71_93&product_id=339.

Reverse light 6000K:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolfGTSport36.jpg&hash=442b1f75fe3aa30f598372186c51e92ec991a947)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm475%2FShoduchi%2FGolfGTSport37.jpg&hash=62c78cbfb9a44b5552c01cbb23a25a39a38fcc56)

Like GTi-Andy said the build quality is very good. :happy2:
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: DamoP on November 09, 2014, 06:18:51 pm
Just been looking at them, but thought they were a bit pricy by the time you factor in delivery from China

What are they like? Are you happy with em?
Boldsport as in america not china
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: Dave J on November 09, 2014, 06:19:31 pm
I agree - the Boldsport LED rear reversing light is good. No errors on my car, and it's better than the standard halogen bulb...
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: GTi-Andy on November 09, 2014, 06:20:27 pm
Is that right damo? My packets arrive via China post
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: fab5freddy on November 09, 2014, 06:27:39 pm
Never had anything arrive from America, always via Hongkong post  :confused:
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: DamoP on November 09, 2014, 06:34:00 pm
Is that right damo? My packets arrive via China post
really?? all my stuff has us postage marks on it
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: Shoduchi on November 09, 2014, 06:34:17 pm
Never had anything arrive from America, always via Hongkong post  :confused:
x2

The same with my order.
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: DamoP on November 09, 2014, 06:35:39 pm
Never had anything arrive from America, always via Hongkong post  :confused:
x2

The same with my order.
tbh I've been ordering 10 or 20 of everything. always in bulk. so not sure why mine comes from that way.
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: Shoduchi on November 09, 2014, 06:39:45 pm
My order was just a small box. Maybe for them it's cheaper to ship from the US bigger boxes. :confused:
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: DamoP on November 09, 2014, 06:42:02 pm
My order was just a small box. Maybe for them it's cheaper to ship from the US bigger boxes. :confused:
i used to work in shipping (security) and i would have thought its cheaper to ship from china as its a much faster route.

a little confused. but hey ho. back on track.... those bulbs do look good. just expensive for what they are
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: Shoduchi on November 09, 2014, 06:47:12 pm
(...)those bulbs do look good. just expensive for what they are
That sums it up quite nicely. :signLOL:

If they last another 6 years like the OEM bulbs did, I won't care that much the price I paid.
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: DamoP on November 09, 2014, 06:48:56 pm
(...)those bulbs do look good. just expensive for what they are
That sums it up quite nicely. :signLOL:

If they last another 6 years like the OEM bulbs did, I won't care that much the price I paid.
thats very true. i must admit they are on my loooooooooong list of things to do
Title: Re: Reverse and brake LED's
Post by: GTi-Andy on November 09, 2014, 06:50:33 pm
I ended up buying the Jetta reverse led as it was brighter then the golf one they were selling plus 2 x pairs of brake LEDs too.

Must admit the previous stuff I've had from bold sport has been spot on so not expecting anything less from these.