GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: jhunter_83 on 12 October 2013, 11:38

Title: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: jhunter_83 on 12 October 2013, 11:38
Having come from a car with xenons to a non xenon car, obviously the bulb brightness isn't as good.

Could someone please recommend an uprated bulb kit that will brighten up the road?

I would like a HID kit but it looks like you have to do a bit modifying to the bulb holders to get them to fit.

Cheers
Title: Re: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: dubber36 on 12 October 2013, 13:03
Osram Nightbreakers are about as good as they come.

Please don't fit a HID kit. Apart from the legalities, light scatter from non suitable reflector headlights etc, you'll look like a chav that is pretending he's got proper xenons.
Title: Re: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: jhunter_83 on 12 October 2013, 13:45
Cheers for that, are they H7 ?
Title: Re: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: Raffe on 12 October 2013, 17:16
Met  bulbs always seem to get great reviews.
Title: Re: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: candywhite12 on 15 October 2013, 17:55
Met  bulbs always seem to get great reviews.


i know this is a GTI forum but would these also fit on the missus' Polo (08 plate)?
Title: Re: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: dubber36 on 15 October 2013, 18:03
Met  bulbs always seem to get great reviews.


i know this is a GTI forum but would these also fit on the missus' Polo (08 plate)?

H7 bulbs are H7 bulbs, whatever car they are in.
Title: Re: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: Raffe on 15 October 2013, 18:33
Met  bulbs always seem to get great reviews.


i know this is a GTI forum but would these also fit on the missus' Polo (08 plate)?

Sorry that should say Mtec bulbs, pesky iPad  :angry:
Title: Re: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: GAL-GTD on 24 October 2013, 07:37
Just fitted the nightbreakers last night. Anyone recommend side light bulbs. Sorry for hijack.  cheers gal.
Title: Re: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: dubber36 on 24 October 2013, 08:04
Phillips Blue Vision are a very good match. They have very blue glass, but don't let that put you off, they put out a perfectly white light that fills the reflector, unlike LED's that just give a bright dot.
Title: Re: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: pedrod316 on 05 January 2014, 13:56
What was outcome with new bulbs, any good? Looking for some full beam bulbs
Title: Re: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: Mattyj on 05 January 2014, 15:14
I fitted osram nightbreaker unltd they are a whiter light and a bit brighter the side lights are phillps blue vision they are blue glass but i disagree in that i don't think they produce a white light they still look slightly yellow to me
Title: Re: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: robw09 on 05 January 2014, 15:35
Sorry to piggy back on the back of the thread, but is there a way to remove the headlights so that I can replace the bulbs easier?  As I am really struggling to replace the bulbs.

Osram nightbreakers all the way!
Title: Re: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: Mattyj on 05 January 2014, 16:26
Which bulbs? Dipped are ok to replace not masses of room the side lights are attached via a push/clip in plastic holder drivers side ok use pointy pliers just pull stright bk pass i had to remove airbox for access remember when fitting bulbs wear gloves as if you get oils from your fingers on them you will great a hotspot and burn bulbs out quicker
Title: Re: Recommend me some uprated headlight bulbs
Post by: mustard on 05 January 2014, 18:37
Sorry to piggy back on the back of the thread, but is there a way to remove the headlights so that I can replace the bulbs easier?  As I am really struggling to replace the bulbs.

Osram nightbreakers all the way!
You have to remove the bumper to remove the lights fully, however you can take out the top screws (there are some under the grille section), this allows a bit of movement. Be sure not to use too much force as you can break the bottom connectors and mark around the screws/washers to ensure that you do not mess up the adjustment.