« Reply #19 on: 01 July 2011, 04:53 »
I too am changing my bulbs and wondered if it is worth changing the w5w sidelight bulbs also. Will this add alot to the light output?
It won't add to the light output but at least they will be a better colour than the yellow originals. The handy thing about white/bluey sidelights is that they can be used as DRL type lights instead of the awful looking standard DRLs and you get the added bonus of showing off your LED tail lights (if you have them).
The only downside is that they are an absolute nightmare to fit. I've had a set of 'uprated' W5Ws sat in the boot of the car for about 6 months now 'cause I can't get my hands in to change them! Even my wife's slender hands can't get in there.
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