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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Golf mk7 GTD/TDI => Topic started by: dengiehammer on 24 February 2014, 15:32

Title: LED lights
Post by: dengiehammer on 24 February 2014, 15:32
Is it just me, or is it a little disappointing that when you have your lights on at night, the U LED's just blend in. When I see Audi's or any other car to think of it there LED's are still distinctive, even at night
Title: Re: LED lights
Post by: karlak on 24 February 2014, 16:53
Is it because they dim when the headlights are switched on ?

If so, perhaps one of the VCDS guys could take a photo of one with the LED's on 100%.
Title: Re: LED lights
Post by: KyleB on 24 February 2014, 18:34
They do dim down to 35% when sidelights or main beam are on. I'll get a photo of mine if you like as I've adjusted them to 100% brightness on all light settings.
Title: Re: LED lights
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 February 2014, 18:43
Is it just me, or is it a little disappointing that when you have your lights on at night, the U LED's just blend in. When I see Audi's or any other car to think of it there LED's are still distinctive, even at night

Really not keen on the common "strip of fairy lights" LED look that a lot of the car manufacturers adopt, including Audi. The U shape is pretty distinctive.
Title: Re: LED lights
Post by: dengiehammer on 24 February 2014, 23:25
They do dim down to 35% when sidelights or main beam are on. I'll get a photo of mine if you like as I've adjusted them to 100% brightness on all light settings.

That would be great, how do you adjust the brightness?
Title: Re: LED lights
Post by: karlak on 25 February 2014, 07:49
They do dim down to 35% when sidelights or main beam are on. I'll get a photo of mine if you like as I've adjusted them to 100% brightness on all light settings.

That would be great, how do you adjust the brightness?

You need to use a VCDS (VagCom) cable to recode the setting.

http://vcds.greg-roberts.com/view-entries/details/1/10

Title: Re: LED lights
Post by: virginVWman on 25 February 2014, 08:43
They do dim down to 35% when sidelights or main beam are on. I'll get a photo of mine if you like as I've adjusted them to 100% brightness on all light settings.

Id be very interested to see these photos. DRLs only then another with full lights on to see if the U shape is highly visible

Cheers
Title: Re: LED lights
Post by: noobmonkey on 26 February 2014, 10:37
yes please, photos would be great :) :) - need to top up photo examples on the wiki where possible!
Title: Re: LED lights
Post by: GTD_777 on 03 April 2014, 16:22
Any update on pictures? Would be interested too see what they look like.
Title: Re: LED lights
Post by: golfhappy on 20 April 2014, 17:49
I have one retrofitted with OEM leds they don't dim when main beam or dip is on, they stay at 100%. You can see the leds no bother.
Title: Re: LED lights
Post by: Ross Detours on 20 April 2014, 18:18
Would be great to see some pics please golfhappy?
Title: Re: LED lights
Post by: bobwas4 on 03 May 2014, 19:29
yes id be interested to see as I like the u at its brightest. I need to invest in vagcom. :D
Title: Re: LED lights
Post by: KyleB on 04 May 2014, 18:29
Sorry guys will get some pictures up ASAP. Forgot all about it.