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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: packardjc on 13 May 2011, 00:22

Title: Headlight bulbs
Post by: packardjc on 13 May 2011, 00:22

I did a search but couldn't quite find an answer so...

I want to get new bulbs in my 16v (mk3). Do I need to upgrade my wiring loom or anything, or can I just buy better bulbs? Don't want HIDs, just the H1 type

Title: Re: Headlight bulbs
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 May 2011, 00:55

It's up to you really, you can uprate your lighting loom so that your bulbs get as much juice as possible from the battery but it's not essential when fitting uprated bulbs. Just stay away from HID kits as they'll be a MOT failure soon and race/show spec bulbs that are over rated for the standard Golf wiring loom and could cause it to short or catch fire.

Title: Re: Headlight bulbs
Post by: gasketface on 13 May 2011, 02:02

Osram Nightbreakers,BIG improvement. :laugh:

Title: Re: Headlight bulbs
Post by: Wayne on 13 May 2011, 09:29

You only really need to beef the wiring if your going bigger with the wattage.

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Headlight bulbs
Post by: packardjc on 13 May 2011, 18:45

I used to use Nightbreakers in my mk2 and they were AMAZING, but I upgraded the wiring loom at the same time, there was a kit on eBay ready-built. So if I install nightbreakers do I NEED to upgrade it or just put them straight in/?

Title: Re: Headlight bulbs
Post by: vdubnut on 20 May 2011, 12:00

i just put mine str8 in and love them!! (on CL single chamber lights)

Title: Re: Headlight bulbs
Post by: Bellend on 20 May 2011, 16:29

Quote from: Wayne on 13 May 2011, 09:29

You only really need to beef the wiring if your going bigger with the wattage.

 :smiley:

Massive +1. 90W bulbs killed my headlight switch.

Relay them.

Title: Re: Headlight bulbs
Post by: packardjc on 25 May 2011, 18:14

So I was told it was 501s for the sidelights... my fault for being lazy and not checking myself but they're H1s. ffs

Title: Re: Headlight bulbs
Post by: tweed on 25 May 2011, 18:37

So whats wrong with the standard bulbs?
I'm blind in one eye and still find them more than enough.
People with bright bulbs just blind on coming cars.

Title: Re: Headlight bulbs
Post by: trog_nfs on 25 May 2011, 18:43

depends how far in the sticks you are.

Most the rodes I drive on are unlit B roads, half of them have no cats eyes and until recently no road markings, so brighter bulbs were a big help.

Plus it helps identify targets animals in the darkness who might damage the car

Title: Re: Headlight bulbs
Post by: packardjc on 25 May 2011, 18:44

Standard bulbs in mine are awful.

Title: Re: Headlight bulbs
Post by: tweed on 25 May 2011, 18:47

Ok I'll give you that one  :wink: