MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: savdog on January 05, 2015, 08:47:49 pm

Title: fog lights
Post by: savdog on January 05, 2015, 08:47:49 pm: Are there any decent led bulbs available for fog lights ?
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Post by: v4rley on January 05, 2015, 09:09:15 pm: Guess you mean fronts? If so have you got projector or reflectors fogs?

(Ps just replied to pm :wink: )
Title: Re: fog lights
Post by: savdog on January 06, 2015, 07:52:54 am: Yeah fronts , not sure its an 05 gt so just normal reflector i would think
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Post by: paulw123 on January 06, 2015, 10:24:36 am: I would be interested in recommendations for upgrade fog bulbs.
Are the reflector types H11?
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/h11-55w-headlight-bulbs/?bulb_search=car&end=front

Led bulbs
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H11-55W-LED/
Title: Re: fog lights
Post by: Nodz on January 06, 2015, 10:50:58 am: 05 would be projector fogs with h11 bulbs
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Post by: savdog on January 06, 2015, 12:25:58 pm: Quote from: Nodz on January 06, 2015, 10:50:58 am
05 would be projector fogs with h11 bulbs
cheers for that .. what's the difference btw
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Post by: Nodz on January 06, 2015, 12:30:04 pm: Around 06 VW went on a cost cutting exercise and changed amongst other thins the fogs from projector with H11 lamps to reflector with H4B lamps
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Post by: v4rley on January 06, 2015, 06:07:23 pm: Check my recent post here:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,91432.0.html
Title: Re: fog lights
Post by: MC71 on January 06, 2015, 07:06:32 pm: Just bought some projectors for mine, these would be good.........just need to find a loom/connector/adaptor for my current fog wiring.
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Post by: v4rley on January 06, 2015, 07:38:09 pm: Quote from: MC71 on January 06, 2015, 07:06:32 pm
Just bought some projectors for mine, these would be good.........just need to find a loom/connector/adaptor for my current fog wiring.

Another mod off you list Martin :evilgrin:
Some connectors here (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231438270735)
Title: Re: fog lights
Post by: MC71 on January 06, 2015, 07:50:24 pm: ^^^^ LEG END!! :love:

So, I get these and the "2014 New 72w 6400lm H8/H9/H11 Cree LED Headlight Conversion Kit" that you posted in the other thread and along with my new projectors im good to go!

Have you attached the box (in the conversion kit) by any means to the inside of the front bumper, looks heavy?
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Post by: v4rley on January 06, 2015, 08:10:24 pm: :ashamed: There's a legend amount this post, but that's yourself Martin :innocent:

Yeah you got it, purchase the LED bulbs and the conversion harnesses (maybe cheaper elsewhere just got the link quckly) and your good to go.

The little boxes in the kit arnt heavy, would guess around 50g each. I only did a quick install at the weekend as thought I was just testing fitment as thought I would need resistor, but didn't so I just used the trusted cable tie to the horn bracket on either side, but there a bit of cable so with a but more time / effort could be located somewhere tidier
Title: Re: fog lights
Post by: v4rley on January 06, 2015, 08:21:35 pm: Quick mock of converters
Red = grey converter box in bulb kit
White = cable ties

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fff367%2Fv4rley1%2Fimagejpg1_zps4ae1f785.jpg&hash=7a6b2255387ea7d944078d0b2f2019ad2f46b4fe)

Main reason I'm looking to move mine is I have open fog grills and they are noticeable if you know and look in the right place
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Post by: MC71 on January 06, 2015, 08:49:17 pm: ^^^^ Truly excellent stuff, awesome! :notworthy:

Yeap, Id need to move mine i guess as I have an additional air intake feed (via ducting) from the fog grill to my CAI. I like the idea of the "possible" location.

:drinking:
Title: Re: fog lights
Post by: v4rley on January 06, 2015, 08:52:58 pm: A pleasure to assist you and the mistress :notworthy:
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Post by: paulw123 on January 07, 2015, 01:13:14 pm: I would try to mount them where they wont get wet, and angle so water wouldn't run into connectors etc, learnt that when my old mk4 HID ballast corroded.
Title: Re: fog lights
Post by: Scrubadub on January 09, 2015, 09:09:56 pm: Look up imperial automotive lighting on facebook if your on there. Guys really helpful