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Title: Philips X-Treme power bulbs (pics on page 6)
Post by: richw911 on 16 December 2007, 14:56
Has any one got these Philips X-Treme power bulbs? Just ordered some interested to know what you guys think? I know that the osram silver stars are good as well.
http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=81
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 16 December 2007, 17:00
anything uprated will be better than the candles you currently got  :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 16 December 2007, 17:48
anything uprated will be better than the candles you currently got  :grin:

Your not wrong tho i think thay are worse than candles!!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: OutlawStar on 16 December 2007, 19:12
do they come with the sidelights as well?
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 16 December 2007, 23:06
do they come with the sidelights as well?

Yes thay do! also if you use this code :FESTIVE15 you get 15% off!! That on www.powerbulbs.com
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 17 December 2007, 18:55
im finding myself driving around with the spotlights on coz the lights are crap, my wind up torch is brighter!!!! :evil: :cool:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 17 December 2007, 18:57
im finding myself driving around with the spotlights on coz the lights are crap, my wind up torch is brighter!!!! :evil: :cool:

Get on powerbulbs and get rid of them mat, the final straw was when a run over a rabbit the other night coz i couldnt see it sat in the road ahead!!  :evil:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 17 December 2007, 19:00
hahahaahahahahaahaha!!! head come off u,:evil: hope you didnt get any blood on your car :cry:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 17 December 2007, 19:05
hahahaahahahahaahaha!!! head come off u,:evil: hope you didnt get any blood on your car :cry:

No, no blood mate!! Made a horrible thud tho! Hope it aint knocked my wheel alignment out - was a huge rabbit!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 17 December 2007, 19:14
No, no blood mate!! Made a horrible thud tho! Hope it aint knocked my wheel alignment out - was a huge rabbit!!  :grin:
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will have a look when i fit ur new toyo's on u! :evil:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 17 December 2007, 19:17

Legend mate  :laugh:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 17 December 2007, 19:22
goin off the lights question like this forum does!!! what do u think of those geman number plates? seen them on rhyso's and they look good.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 17 December 2007, 19:25
goin off the lights question like this forum does!!! what do u think of those geman number plates? seen them on rhyso's and they look good.

Look great but dont think the plod will agree with me- £30 fine on the spot  :undecided:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 17 December 2007, 19:27
ummm i dont do fines rather put the money towards my golf not to the 5 0 :evil:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 17 December 2007, 19:38
goin off the lights question like this forum does!!! what do u think of those geman number plates? seen them on rhyso's and they look good.

Look great but dont think the plod will agree with me- £30 fine on the spot  :undecided:

no fines as yet............ and i've had a few traffic cops follow me  :smiley: (clearly just jinxed myself now!!)
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 17 December 2007, 20:01
dont mean to scare u rhyso but i said that on friday night that i have never been blueyed but my connector 4 my ns rear lights decided to come off and 5 0 picked me up!!! b*****ds
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 17 December 2007, 20:02
by the way mate looked through all your photos and i must say whata nice looking car u have there.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 17 December 2007, 20:05
dont mean to scare u rhyso but i said that on friday night that i have never been blueyed but my connector 4 my ns rear lights decided to come off and 5 0 picked me up!!! b*****ds

gutted  :sad:

by the way mate looked through all your photos and i must say whata nice looking car u have there.

cheers mate :afro: got a few things left to do but she's nearly finished  :wink: then i'll probably buy a new car  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 17 December 2007, 20:10
i was mate specially as i went to the cop station 2nite to hand the producer in, the woman said that i have to send it off to the main police hq then i realised on the way home if i dont get it off before thursday then ill miss the last postage day before xmas and bang my 14 days are up then 3pts and £60fine. :sick: merry f**king xmas to you to!!!!

o really whatelse you got lined up to do? what car you thinking of getting? mark 5?

Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 17 December 2007, 20:13

o really whatelse you got lined up to do? what car you thinking of getting? mark 5?


remap after crimbo
uprated clutch - got the prices etc so will start picking up pieces over the next few months
Anniversay suspension

after that i intend to enjoy it for a couple of years; my next car will most likely be an Audi as i don't like the MK5 except in GTI trim and the spyshots of the MK6 look fooking sh!te!!  plus the mileage i do rules out getting a GTI so it will be another derv for sure  :wink:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 17 December 2007, 20:15

o really whatelse you got lined up to do? what car you thinking of getting? mark 5?


remap after crimbo
uprated clutch - got the prices etc so will start picking up pieces over the next few months
Anniversay suspension

after that i intend to enjoy it for a couple of years; my next car will most likely be an Audi as i don't like the MK5 except in GTI trim and the spyshots of the MK6 look fooking sh!te!!  plus the mileage i do rules out getting a GTI so it will be another derv for sure  :wink:

Im after a new clutch soon is it worth getting a uprated one then? What makes are good??
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 17 December 2007, 20:19
what bhp will u be pushing with the remap?
whats recommended in the world of clutches and best £Â£Ã‚£wise?

must so alot of mileage and a job that u drive ur car all day then  :cool:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 17 December 2007, 20:20
Sachs or Helix do good stuff; i'm going for a Sachs kit.

uprated is needed as you take the power up and with a remap i'll be easliy pushing the limits of the standard clutch; just as well spend a few extra quid and get one which will last the life of the car.

you got a 5 speed box? as i think you can fit a G60 flywheel and clutch kit which means OEM feel and reliability :afro:

have a look over on UKMKIV's net as there's loads of threads about clutches there

what bhp will u be pushing with the remap?

must so alot of mileage and a job that u drive ur car all day then  :cool:

should see 180bhp and close to 300lbs ft of torque  :cool: might have it trimmed back though and just make sure i have as smooth a torque curve as possible

don't do silly mileages but for me its more cost effective to have a derv; got a few European road trips planned over the next couple of years so it makes sense  :smiley:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 17 December 2007, 20:22
Sachs or Helix do good stuff; i'm going for a Sachs kit.

uprated is needed as you take the power up and with a remap i'll be easliy pushing the limits of the standard clutch; just as well spend a few extra quid and get one which will last the life of the car.

you got a 5 speed box? as i think you can fit a G60 flywheel and clutch kit which means OEM feel and reliability :afro:

have a look over on UKMKIV's net as there's loads of threads about clutches there

mmm G60 i will look into this cheers bud!
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 17 December 2007, 20:24
not worth me puttin an uprated clutch on as i have a 2.0, there aint much point remapping it 4 a couple extra bhp 4 all the money it costs ay? :cry:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 17 December 2007, 20:28
not worth me puttin an uprated clutch on as i have a 2.0, there aint much point remapping it 4 a couple extra bhp 4 all the money it costs ay? :cry:

save your pennies and get a 1.8T or a 130 / 150 TDI in the future :afro:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 17 December 2007, 20:50
me thinks your right mate, wouldnt mind a 150 tdi just the missus hates diesels and i reckon that i need a turbo before i cross the border into dervland!! :laugh: :cool: :wink:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 17 December 2007, 20:56
me thinks your right mate, wouldnt mind a 150 tdi just the missus hates diesels and i reckon that i need a turbo before i cross the border into dervland!! :laugh: :cool: :wink:

lol  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 18 December 2007, 09:10
Going back to the lights, I know Rhyso replaced his.

Im going to buy some for myself as a xmas pressesnt (how sad am I).

Easy to replace?
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 18 December 2007, 09:46
Going back to the lights, I know Rhyso replaced his.

Im going to buy some for myself as a xmas pressesnt (how sad am I).

Easy to replace?

dipped and full beam can be done with the headlights done in situ; sidelights are easier to replace if you remove the headlights though  :sad: unless you got fingers of a small child or even have a small child which can do the job
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 18 December 2007, 10:26
I have a 9 year old that could do it?

I will probs PM you them when they arrive and ask for a detailed essay / installation guide, so kind of you to offer ;)
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 18 December 2007, 10:30
I have a 9 year old that could do it?

I will probs PM you them when they arrive and ask for a detailed essay / installation guide, so kind of you to offer ;)

no worries - except i'll tell you that i got my mate Dave in work to fit them  :grin: :grin: :grin: well the sidelights anyway as he removed the bumper whilst installing my airbox parts  :smiley:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 18 December 2007, 18:37


I will probs PM you them when they arrive

Which bulbs have you gone for then mate?? Did you use the discount code?
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 19 December 2007, 09:09
I havent ordered them yet tbh

When I do, I was just going to order the ones you linked in your original post. I was looking at my lights last night (all be it in the dark) and really cant see how Im going to get the casing off and get the new bulbs in. I also havent looked about for a guide yet, so there will probs be one somewhere (I hope).
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 19 December 2007, 10:02
think there is a big spring clip on the back of the headlight; push this to one side and remove the cover.

each bulb is held in place by a clip which you pinch together and then pull out towards you
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 19 December 2007, 10:07
Simple as?

Don't know what I was worreid about :D

Shall take a look today (with a tourch, in the dark, in the cold) and might even get the ordered tonight if it looks nice and simple. Whats all this about side lights? I take it thats the side inidicator bit above the wheel? why would you want to replace that?

Or am I being a spastic? Again.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 19 December 2007, 10:16
Or am I being a spastic? Again.

do i need to answer that??  :tongue:

sidelights are the bulbs below your high beam in your headlights

this site gives you an idea of things are

http://www.thisistan.com/bulb_list.html
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 19 December 2007, 11:33
lol cheers mate. Oh how I love you.

I think we should just take everything I say now as being a retarded comment.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Ridg on 19 December 2007, 11:44
http://www.thisistan.com/bulb_list.html

great link!

just want to add that parking light = side light & low = dipped

Or am I being a spastic? Again.
do i need to answer that??  :tongue:

lol  :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 19 December 2007, 11:47
Oi ! dont encourage him Ridge !

I see how this is, the dervs picking on the petrol !  :cry:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 19 December 2007, 11:57
lol cheers mate. Oh how I love you.

 :kiss:

Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: BobbyT on 19 December 2007, 12:23
i use these in the bora and the mk3 and they rock! really good light cast and good for fast night driving!  :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 28 December 2007, 11:15
These have arrived this morning ! Going to leave work early so I can get home before dark and try and get them fitted !

WOOOO ! :D
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 28 December 2007, 13:12
These have arrived this morning ! Going to leave work early so I can get home before dark and try and get them fitted !

WOOOO ! :D

Get that bumper off!!  :grin:
Could you let me know what you think of them mate as i havent got mine fitted yet!! Also did you get them from power bulbs and did you get the free phillips "blue" side light bulbs? Would be very interested to know what you think of them with the X-Treme bulbs next to them.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 28 December 2007, 14:01
Yeah, I got them free ones too. Just going to finish off my lemsip, put a fleece on and go change them. I will test them out tonight and let you know.

From the pic on the back of the bluevision one they look pretty cool.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 28 December 2007, 14:10
Yeah, I got them free ones too. Just going to finish off my lemsip, put a fleece on and go change them. I will test them out tonight and let you know.

From the pic on the back of the bluevision one they look pretty cool.

Limsip lol  :grin: Thanks mate. Yeah rhyso has the blue side lights he said thay are good just didnt know what thay would look like with the X-Treme bulbs.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: faisalgti on 28 December 2007, 14:53
The other day i couldnt even tell if my lights were on, in a way its reassuring to see others have the same prob. Might well invest in some of these bulbs, either that or get a hid conversion. Anyone know which ones are best or where to go?
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 28 December 2007, 15:38
The other day i couldnt even tell if my lights were on, in a way its reassuring to see others have the same prob. Might well invest in some of these bulbs, either that or get a hid conversion. Anyone know which ones are best or where to go?

The bulbs will be you best bet mate ,Unless youve got £800 spare to get the OME ones, I dont think the "cheap" HID kits are legal either.  :wink:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: faisalgti on 28 December 2007, 21:00
The other day i couldnt even tell if my lights were on, in a way its reassuring to see others have the same prob. Might well invest in some of these bulbs, either that or get a hid conversion. Anyone know which ones are best or where to go?

The bulbs will be you best bet mate ,Unless youve got £800 spare to get the OME ones, I dont think the "cheap" HID kits are legal either.  :wink:


Been lookin at Hid kits which are around £100, they say they are legal and stuff but nothings cheap(well compared to £800) for no reason. But if the bulbs are really that good then its probably a waste of money to go for hid. Thanks for the tip mate
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 28 December 2007, 23:02
Well, got the bulbs on and they really are an improvement. The drivers side light was a complete ASS to get done as the battery gets right in the way and its realllly hard to clip back on. Get them on, there good.

I didnt get the bluevision ones on as it was getting dark and starting to rain so Im probs going to try and get them put in on Sunday. Because I have left the sidelights in you can really see the diffrence in colour (the sidelights are a soooo much more "yellower" compared to the more white light thats produced by these new bulbs).

All in all a bargain and a worthwhile investment for £32.99.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 29 December 2007, 09:12
thats all i needed to hear, ive had enough with my candles :laugh:

i no what u mean the battery its in a right awkard place but least it aint like passat set back underneath the windscreen!!! only vw!! :wink:









Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 29 December 2007, 10:50
If I get round to it I will try and get a pic of the difference in colour if anyone wants to see it.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 29 December 2007, 12:41
If I get round to it I will try and get a pic of the difference in colour if anyone wants to see it.

Yes please aland before and after would be cool. Good luck with the sidelight bulbs  :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 10 January 2008, 17:50
Got my bulbs finally fitted today Here are some pics:


  BEFORE with vw candles:

     (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/bulbold.jpg)




        AFTER with phillips X-Treme power bulbs:

        (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/bulbnew.jpg)

       
         Pictures dont do them justice Thay are absolutely spot on. Highly recommended  :smiley:  :laugh: :wink:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 10 January 2008, 17:53
Is that with them bluevision ones we was talking about? still not got around to putting them ones in yet.

I've been sooooo lazy recently its untrue, I said i was going to get pics of mine up ages ago and still ain't lol
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 10 January 2008, 17:55
Is that with them bluevision ones we was talking about? still not got around to putting them ones in yet.

I've been sooooo lazy recently its untrue, I said i was going to get pics of mine up ages ago and still ain't lol

yes mate that is the blue vision side lights (free with powesrbulbs order) very impressed  :smiley:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 10 January 2008, 18:55
Think I might get them in at weekend then.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Ashmond on 10 January 2008, 19:10
Im well f**ked off I bought these for my wagon and when they started it up the loom wasnt properly connected and it caused a short and blew all 4 bulbs....candles for me for a bit
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 12 January 2008, 14:09
FINALLY ! Just got in from changing them. How much easier where them sidelights to change ! Just got to wait for it to get dark now lol.

From looking at your pics its worth getting them from that website as you get the free sidelights. Mine looked kinda half done joby with the  original sidelights in them.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Booky16v on 21 January 2008, 18:00
Guys,

Anymore pictures of these fitted, am thinking of getting them.....

(or am I being spastic?)

(again!)
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 21 January 2008, 18:18
You can fit them yourselves, dont waste money paying someone else to do them.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 21 January 2008, 19:00
You can fit them yourselves, dont waste money paying someone else to do them.

Just be prepared to loose some skin off your knuckles  :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 22 January 2008, 11:44
DOH !

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=7198.0

Just seen this in the deals section, 10% off.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 22 January 2008, 18:01
DOH !

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=7198.0

Just seen this in the deals section, 10% off.

That was ther before christmas  :grin: Didnt you use the code i put up in this thread festive 15 for 15% off aland? Dont think that will work now tho  :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 22 January 2008, 18:26
lol nah I didn't go anything, had to pay £32.99 or what ever it was.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 22 January 2008, 18:27
lol nah I didn't go anything, had to pay £32.99 or what ever it was.

lol
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 22 January 2008, 18:29
Sorry to go RANDOMLY off topic here, but isnt Vorsprung Durch Technik the Audi thingy and no VW?
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 22 January 2008, 18:35
Sorry to go RANDOMLY off topic here, but isnt Vorsprung Durch Technik the Audi thingy and no VW?

Yep  :grin: all part of the same family  :grin:  :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: arnoldlog1 on 22 January 2008, 18:37
Vorsprung durch Technik is German for advantage through technology (or head start through technology) is the main strapline and company ethos for the Audi marque.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 22 January 2008, 18:39
either way were all related and just welcomed the slowest car they ever built the audi R8

(i watch to much tele :grin: :laugh:)
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 22 January 2008, 18:42
Vorsprung durch Technik is German for advantage through technology (or head start through technology) is the main strapline and company ethos for the Audi marque.

I know  :wink:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Booky16v on 31 January 2008, 15:02
I have just fitted these to my 4mo - and im impressed, would deffo recommend them and power bulbs then the standard candles VW fitted.

Did anyone have trouble fitting the free 'cool blue' sidelights?

WTF? and where/how do they fit in??? or have I lost the plot?
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 31 January 2008, 15:04
The cool blue ones are much easier to fit than the main ones, there is about 1000000 square foot more of access to them, what bit are you having problems with?
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Booky16v on 31 January 2008, 15:09
Where do they go?

Bonnet opened, spring clip for sidelight opened which reveals a loom of wires but nowhere to 'plug' the bulb into..........bonnet closed, back inside, cup of tea.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Ashmond on 31 January 2008, 15:19
Need to get some of these as my current lights need changing
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 31 January 2008, 15:34
Need to get some of these as my current lights need changing

I can vouch for that, Im still blind in one eye :D
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 31 January 2008, 15:37
As you reveal the Loom follow the wires to the bottom one (top one is high beam) and then there is, humm whats the best way to describe this, a kind of push mechanism. You would hold it liek your holding a pen with your thumb and finger and push it together and then it pulls out, replace the bulbs same as you did with the others ones.

Does that make any sense? Its kinda hard to explain.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Ashmond on 31 January 2008, 15:48
Need to get some of these as my current lights need changing

I can vouch for that, Im still blind in one eye :D

LOL! Sorry dude!
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Jonnys07 on 31 January 2008, 19:31
Just ordered some of these bulbs. Hope i've ordered the right ones. I bought 2 sets, one for dipped beam and one for main beam (think they're H1's and H7's?) Confused myself a bit so I wouldnt be surprised if I get two of the same! Has anyone else ordered one set for dipped and one for main beam? For the mk4's are H1 and H7 the right ones for these?

Jon
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 31 January 2008, 19:55
If you ordered the ones on the first page (they are the main beam ones). You should get a set of "Blue Vision" sidelights (first turn on the light switch, I assume this is what you called dipped?) for free :)
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 31 January 2008, 20:11
If you ordered the ones on the first page (they are the main beam ones). You should get a set of "Blue Vision" sidelights (first turn on the light switch, I assume this is what you called dipped?) for free :)

Think he means the high beam (one you use for lanes) and the dipped on the first page.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 31 January 2008, 20:14
If anyone is ordering from power bulbs you can get 10% off with this code:

 RLKHQ1883    :smiley:   (dont know if the one on this site still works but this one defo does   :laugh:  :wink: )
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Jonnys07 on 01 February 2008, 17:10
yeh I bought the dipped ones with the free sidelights and then some main beam ones which are for the country lanes. Just wasn't sure whether 'H1' and 'H7' were the correct codes for both of these lights. They've been despatched now anyway so ill soon find out on monday!!

Jon
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 01 February 2008, 17:33
Which high beam ones did you get? Link ?
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Jonnys07 on 01 February 2008, 19:36
Description                    Quantity Item Value Item Tax Item Total Line Total
Philips X-Treme Power H7      1          £29.95                  £29.95      £29.95
Philips Blue Vision H1            1           Ã‚£19.45                  £19.45       Ã‚£19.45
FREE Philips Blue Vision W5W 1              £0          £0             Ã‚£0
AYSCX1729                                                                            -£4.94
 
looking back now maybe the osram night breakers might have been better but these are the two that i've bought. hopefully the blue vision aren't TOO blue as I personally think it looks a bit naff. will post some pics when they're fitted. some pics were posted earlier on in the thread and they looked ace  :grin:

Jon
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 01 February 2008, 21:03
Description                    Quantity Item Value Item Tax Item Total Line Total
Philips X-Treme Power H7      1          £29.95                  £29.95      £29.95
Philips Blue Vision H1            1           Ã‚£19.45                  £19.45       Ã‚£19.45
FREE Philips Blue Vision W5W 1              £0          £0             Ã‚£0
AYSCX1729                                                                            -£4.94
 
looking back now maybe the osram night breakers might have been better but these are the two that i've bought. hopefully the blue vision aren't TOO blue as I personally think it looks a bit naff. will post some pics when they're fitted. some pics were posted earlier on in the thread and they looked ace  :grin:

Jon


Fear not the free blue vision side lights are not at all blue when lit just pure white  :wink:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Booky16v on 06 February 2008, 21:44
Description                    Quantity Item Value Item Tax Item Total Line Total
Philips X-Treme Power H7      1          £29.95                  £29.95      £29.95
Philips Blue Vision H1            1           Ã‚£19.45                  £19.45       Ã‚£19.45
FREE Philips Blue Vision W5W 1              £0          £0             Ã‚£0
AYSCX1729                                                                            -£4.94
 
looking back now maybe the osram night breakers might have been better but these are the two that i've bought. hopefully the blue vision aren't TOO blue as I personally think it looks a bit naff. will post some pics when they're fitted. some pics were posted earlier on in the thread and they looked ace  :grin:

Jon


Fear not the free blue vision side lights are not at all blue when lit just pure white  :wink:

Excellente
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: thehectorman on 07 February 2008, 14:00
Just fitted my new lights... I have half my hands left after the car ate most of my skin!!!  :angry:

BUT the new ones are savage, well worth the pain  :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Jonnys07 on 07 February 2008, 20:14
i have changed one headlight (the easy one, even though I was still seriously f**ked off  with the bar-steward afterwards) and cant seem to notice a difference atm. They look the same when the lights are on. Are they supposed to look different or just put more light ahead of you when driving?

Wots the best way of tackling the other one? remove the bumper and grill or battery?

Jon
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: thehectorman on 07 February 2008, 21:48
Ya can take out the battery but I did it the stubborn way n left the battery in... hands were in bits after cuz der aint enough room to move about
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: AlanD on 07 February 2008, 22:37
You can do with the battery in, its just harder.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: monzablue16v on 08 February 2008, 01:29
Just taken mine back as one of the bulbs had gone :( replaced them with Ring ones can't remember the name exactly but they are better than the Philips ones imo. More of a blue tinge and brighter :)
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: bobbarley on 13 March 2008, 21:01
Aren't the dipped and full beam all inside the same bulb like most cars?
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 13 March 2008, 21:04
Aren't the dipped and full beam all inside the same bulb like most cars?

No not on the golf mk4 mate  :smiley:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: bobbarley on 13 March 2008, 21:59
Aren't the dipped and full beam all inside the same bulb like most cars?

No not on the golf mk4 mate  :smiley:
Damn VW!!  That's it, I'm selling the Golf and buying a Fiat Panda!!
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 13 March 2008, 22:02
Aren't the dipped and full beam all inside the same bulb like most cars?

No not on the golf mk4 mate  :smiley:
Damn VW!!  That's it, I'm selling the Golf and buying a Fiat Panda!!

Oi dont swear on here  :grin:  :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 13 March 2008, 22:08
Aren't the dipped and full beam all inside the same bulb like most cars?

No not on the golf mk4 mate  :smiley:
Damn VW!!  That's it, I'm selling the Golf and buying a Fiat Panda!!

Strike No 1  :tongue:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 13 March 2008, 22:12
Aren't the dipped and full beam all inside the same bulb like most cars?

No not on the golf mk4 mate  :smiley:
Damn VW!!  That's it, I'm selling the Golf and buying a Fiat Panda!!

Strike No 1  :tongue:

 :grin: Only two left  :laugh:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: bobbarley on 14 March 2008, 22:05
Just ordered some nice new bulbs :)
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 14 March 2008, 23:25
Just ordered some nice new bulbs :)

Good man. which ones did you go for?
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: bobbarley on 15 March 2008, 09:39
Just ordered some nice new bulbs :)

Good man. which ones did you go for?
i went for the philips extreme ones. ones on the first post for this thread.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 15 March 2008, 12:02
Just ordered some nice new bulbs :)

Good man. which ones did you go for?
i went for the philips extreme ones. ones on the first post for this thread.

Very good you will now be able to see about 6 ft further ahead in the road!!!  :wink:

You just got to fit them now - good luck  :grin:  :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: GTi-Matt on 15 March 2008, 14:11
knucles will have no skin after fitting those!!!!!!

classic vw :afro:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 15 March 2008, 17:11
You might find this very handy me thinks  :grin:  :evil:

Get that bumper off!  :wink:

http://home.nycap.rr.com/brandonc/headlight/
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: bobbarley on 15 March 2008, 19:30
I think I'd rather just fit them without removing the bumper :)
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 15 March 2008, 19:33
I think I'd rather just fit them without removing the bumper :)

good luck with that  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: bobbarley on 15 March 2008, 19:35
I have long, but thin fingers, albeit fat knuckles.
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 15 March 2008, 19:37
I have long, but thin fingers, albeit fat knuckles.

After fitting those bulbs you wont have any knuckles left  :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: cannybagatuda on 15 March 2008, 21:03
i tried to change my bulbs without removing the bumper :angry: not with sausage fingers like mine couldnt even get my arm in front of the battery!! :grin:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: bobbarley on 21 March 2008, 18:26
Ok, so you were all right, I can't get anywhere NEAR the bulbs :(

I think I might have to take the bumper off :(
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 21 March 2008, 18:42
Ok, so you were all right, I can't get anywhere NEAR the bulbs :(

I think I might have to take the bumper off :(

Yeah its not as bad as it seems TBH give it a go :afro: http://home.nycap.rr.com/brandonc/headlight/
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: bobbarley on 21 March 2008, 18:55
I think I need a good stint of time set aside for this :)
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 21 March 2008, 19:01
I think I need a good stint of time set aside for this :)

Yeah an a dry day. But is said wont take as long as you might think  :wink:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: bobbarley on 21 March 2008, 19:03
I've only really noticed recently how scratched up the car is.  I wish I was rich enough to get it re-sprayed!
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 21 March 2008, 19:06
I've only really noticed recently how scratched up the car is.  I wish I was rich enough to get it re-sprayed!

Try some good polish - Might get rid of some of them  :smiley:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: bobbarley on 22 March 2008, 10:26
I wish I had a nice new R32 bumper to be replacing the old one with when I do it :)
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: bobbarley on 22 March 2008, 20:08
Just been outside to check out the bulbs in the dark.  Wow!  They're much much brighter than the old ones, more white, and shine further.  Excellent purchase, the best upgrade yet! :)
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 22 March 2008, 22:54
Just been outside to check out the bulbs in the dark.  Wow!  They're much much brighter than the old ones, more white, and shine further.  Excellent purchase, the best upgrade yet! :)

Good job done mate :afro: glad your happy with them - this forum is great isn't it!!!
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: THiNK on 31 March 2008, 15:51
Quote
if you're planning to use the W5W as sidelights, they don't fit, the factory xenons use H6W for sidelights.

I just got told the above, is it true 'cos this is what the site says:

http://www.powerbulbs.com/bulb_finder.asp?cat1=39&make_id=45&model_id=444&year_id=444&bulb=4

So do i need these? : http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=29

CS
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Ridg on 31 March 2008, 16:25
So do i need these? : http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=29

yes

main beam is H7:

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_list.asp?cat1=39&cat2=24

dipped is D2S:

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_list.asp?cat1=39&cat2=37

although if you're replacing them i'd consider a higher temperature light

will get back to you with indicator

EDIT

the indicator is a H21W

http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b.pl/h21w%7C12v%7C21w%7Cbay9s~ece.html

/ stealers
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: THiNK on 31 March 2008, 16:39
Thanks - whats the side light ones I need?

And can I get Chrome indicator bulbs - i hate the orange ones.....

CS
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Ridg on 31 March 2008, 18:04
Thanks - whats the side light ones I need?

And can I get Chrome indicator bulbs - i hate the orange ones.....

CS

chome indicators are going to make no odds what-so-ever as the orange bits built into the cluster, its a clear bulb that goes in if you look at the pic in the link you can see the orange without the bulb in

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dgace/images/OEM_Xenon/R-front.jpg (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dgace/images/OEM_Xenon/R-front.jpg)

Thanks - whats the side light ones I need?

either of these

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_list.asp?cat1=39&cat2=29

IIRC the ones from VW are £5 each so a trip to the stealers might be easier
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: THiNK on 31 March 2008, 18:15
Thanks - whats the side light ones I need?

And can I get Chrome indicator bulbs - i hate the orange ones.....

CS

chome indicators are going to make no odds what-so-ever as the orange bits built into the cluster, its a clear bulb that goes in if you look at the pic in the link you can see the orange without the bulb in

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dgace/images/OEM_Xenon/R-front.jpg (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dgace/images/OEM_Xenon/R-front.jpg)

Thanks - whats the side light ones I need?

either of these

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_list.asp?cat1=39&cat2=29

IIRC the ones from VW are £5 each so a trip to the stealers might be easier

Pah so out goes my clear front end  :cry:

Thanks for your help - stealers it is.

CS
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 31 March 2008, 18:17


And can I get Chrome indicator bulbs - i hate the orange ones.....

CS

Yes ive got these :
http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=69

Expensive but worth it IMO - Dont get cheap ones as most are not "E" stamped and light up redish colour  :smiley:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 31 March 2008, 18:19
Oh mine is clear inside and had orange bulb as standard?  :undecided:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 31 March 2008, 18:20
Ah youve got xenons sorry  :embarassed:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: THiNK on 31 March 2008, 18:27
Ah youve got xenons sorry  :embarassed:

apparently :P

Thanks anyway.

CS
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 31 March 2008, 18:29
Ah youve got xenons sorry  :embarassed:

apparently :P

Thanks anyway.

CS

OEM xenons are the nuts IMO :afro:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: THiNK on 31 March 2008, 18:32
OEM xenons are the nuts IMO :afro:

I'm yet to drive it at night - should i expect bright light all the way (bear in mind i drive down lots of country unlit roads).

CS
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: richw911 on 31 March 2008, 18:34
OEM xenons are the nuts IMO :afro:

I'm yet to drive it at night - should i expect bright light all the way (bear in mind i drive down lots of country unlit roads).

CS

Yeah its like daylight  :wink:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: THiNK on 31 March 2008, 18:35
Yeah its like daylight  :wink:

Goodo :)

CS
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Cheeky Monkey on 01 April 2008, 13:01
I got Philips X-Treme in my golf.

To be totally honest I couldn't tell difference from one bulb to the next on the roads theses days. Any uprgade bulb I've bought in the past still look like candle light until you spash out on Xenon HID's.

Mind you the H7 oscram night breakers didn't look to bad but only lasted about 3 - 4 mouths before one of them burnt out  :undecided:

Dan
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: THiNK on 01 April 2008, 13:04
Sod it - i only needed a side light bulb - 49p from the stealers!

CS
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Ridg on 01 April 2008, 13:13
Sod it - i only needed a side light bulb - 49p from the stealers!

CS

is that defiantly the side light for gas discharge lamps (xenon) as my dealer wanted £5

halogen bulb 'longlife'
H12V/6W
N 10445601
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: THiNK on 01 April 2008, 13:17
is that defiantly the side light for gas discharge lamps (xenon) as my dealer wanted £5

halogen bulb 'longlife'
H12V/6W
N 10445601

Well i did state what i had and what i needed - might double check now - tbh he didn't know what a de-locking kit was.

CS
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Ridg on 01 April 2008, 13:29
fingers crossed he's got the right part and price, i always give them the part number that way they can't mess it up
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Dubbz on 05 November 2008, 19:35
Has any one got these Philips X-Treme power bulbs? Just ordered some interested to know what you guys think? I know that the osram silver stars are good as well.
http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=81

Deffo going to order some of these, as i would like to see what i'm going to hit  :rolleyes:
whos uprated thier main beam aswell?? if so with what?  :nerd:

Cheers peeps. :afro:
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Rhyso on 05 November 2008, 19:37
whos uprated thier main beam aswell?? if so with what?  :nerd:

Cheers peeps. :afro:

think i've got Osram Silver stars for dipped and main beam - not sure but they do the job :afro:

might try some newer bulbs to see if there's any improvement as mine are nearly 3 years old now
Title: Re: Philips X-Treme power bulbs
Post by: Dubbz on 05 November 2008, 20:47
powerbulbs selling the Osram Night Breaker H1 for £23.95 on their site.
powerbulbs on ebay same bulb http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OSRAM-NIGHTBREAKER-H1-PAIR-90-MORE-LIGHT_W0QQitemZ380078880593QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380078880593&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
£11.49 +£1.99??  :huh: