Author Topic: Uprated bulbs for Hella Quin (Quad/Twin) Lights  (Read 11200 times)

Offline funkyfive

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Re: Uprated bulbs for Hella Twins
« Reply #30 on: 11 August 2009, 11:55 »
Oh my god lads, was not expecting the topic to turn into a slanging match lol  :sick:

I have decided to go with HID for the outer lens, the same as GTiAdams and put better bulbs in the inner lens (Not sure which bulbs to get?) as suggested by VR6-Joe due to not having any fogs and really cannot be ars*d installing and wiring them.

So one question to go is which type of bulb to go for in the HIDs? The only worry I have is that i do not what to damage the lens. GTiAdam was kind enough to assist me with a picture of the different beams.

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Re: Uprated bulbs for Hella Twins
« Reply #31 on: 11 August 2009, 11:59 »
Oh my god lads, was not expecting the topic to turn into a slanging match lol  :sick:

I have decided to go with HID for the outer lens, the same as GTiAdams and put better bulbs in the inner lens (Not sure which bulbs to get?) as suggested by VR6-Joe due to not having any fogs and really cannot be ars*d installing and wiring them.

So one question to go is which type of bulb to go for in the HIDs? The only worry I have is that i do not what to damage the lens. GTiAdam was kind enough to assist me with a picture of the different beams.

Dw its only play fighting, no doubt shady will be round mine to argue while he cleans his car and I watch.   :tongue:

Go with the bulbs VR6-Joe said. You cant go wrong then.

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Re: Uprated bulbs for Hella Twins
« Reply #32 on: 11 August 2009, 12:00 »
Adam, I will argue my point and I await the email from Hella telling me what the exact name of the lights are, I can't wait to rub the email in your face :P


To funkyfive, HIDs are the way forward :)

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Re: Uprated bulbs for Hella Twins
« Reply #33 on: 11 August 2009, 12:03 »
As aways Guys awesome!!! This forum is without a doubt the best knowledge and help for Mk3 Golfs!!! And the banter is top dollar as well!

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Re: Uprated bulbs for Hella Twins
« Reply #34 on: 11 August 2009, 12:06 »
As aways Guys awesome!!! This forum is without a doubt the best knowledge and help for Mk3 Golfs!!! And the banter is top dollar as well!

:afro: Got to love it, let us know how you get on. When you buying them?

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Re: Uprated bulbs for Hella Twins
« Reply #35 on: 11 August 2009, 19:14 »
After the 22nd, once i've get some dollar

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Re: Uprated bulbs for Hella Twins/Quad Lights
« Reply #36 on: 12 August 2009, 06:44 »
Just for interest this article maybe helpful to people who just want to upgrade there bulbs

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/60471/bulb_test_h1_blue.html

Best bulbs according to autoexpress

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Philips-Blue-Vision-H1-Bulbs-FREE-Pair-W5W-501_W0QQitemZ260450861309QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3ca414c0fd&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

Also for other forum users, why choose HID over a decent set of bulbs like the above?
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Re: Uprated bulbs for Hella Twins/Quad Lights
« Reply #37 on: 12 August 2009, 11:27 »
Just to confirm, I received an email from Hella and this is what they sent:


"These lamps do not have a name as such.  People often refer to them
generically as twin or quad conversion headlamp sets.   Basically they are
the lamps that upgrade the standard H4 single light unit to main and dip
light units within a plastic frame.  Therefore 2 lights either side (twin)
or 4 lights on the vehicle (quad).   Also available is the upgrade known as
a III in a IV look and a few other variants in chrome.  See pictures
attached.   It's only our auxillary lamps that tend to have specific names."



So technically they aren't twins or quads, but I think from now on we should call them Quins :)

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Re: Uprated bulbs for Hella Twins/Quad Lights
« Reply #38 on: 12 August 2009, 11:50 »
Just to confirm, I received an email from Hella and this is what they sent:


"These lamps do not have a name as such.  People often refer to them
generically as twin or quad conversion headlamp sets.   Basically they are
the lamps that upgrade the standard H4 single light unit to main and dip
light units within a plastic frame.  Therefore 2 lights either side (twin)
or 4 lights on the vehicle (quad).   Also available is the upgrade known as
a III in a IV look and a few other variants in chrome.  See pictures
attached.   It's only our auxillary lamps that tend to have specific names."



So technically they aren't twins or quads, but I think from now on we should call them Quins :)

lol you have too much time on your hands!!!!!!!!!!! :wink:
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Re: Uprated bulbs for Hella Twins/Quad Lights
« Reply #39 on: 12 August 2009, 11:55 »
Why'd you think I'm a moderator and I'm always on the forum?  :drool: :drool: :drool: