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Offline BadgerGTD

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Re: Wanting to upgrade headlight & sidelights bulbs
« Reply #10 on: 22 August 2014, 14:54 »
Decided against the ultra bulbs.....

Thinking they won't match the bright white osram night breakers. Bright white then the DRL being a blue tint, wouldn't gel I think.

What DRL/Main beam bulbs are you running mate? H15's upgraded?

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Re: Wanting to upgrade headlight & sidelights bulbs
« Reply #11 on: 22 August 2014, 17:28 »
Haven't upgraded the H15 yet, waiting on them restocking. Found the blue Ultra H15 bulbs but not keen on the blue tint that the ultra bulbs have. I just want bright white to match my osram night breakers.
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Offline Mattyj

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Re: Wanting to upgrade headlight & sidelights bulbs
« Reply #12 on: 22 August 2014, 18:35 »
I was told no-one bar vw make the drl bulb thats another plus 1 when back in stock :-)

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Re: Wanting to upgrade headlight & sidelights bulbs
« Reply #13 on: 22 August 2014, 21:56 »
I'm looking to upgrade my mk6 bulbs from the standard yellow halogens to some osram night breakers. I've found a kit that has H7 dipped beam and H1 sidelights/daytime running lights.

Are these the bulbs I need? I've checked my owners manual but it doesn't state which bulbs to use.

i'm pretty sure osram's website has a tool that shows you exactly which bulbs you can use for which car
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Re: Wanting to upgrade headlight & sidelights bulbs
« Reply #14 on: 09 September 2014, 23:15 »
FYI - the upgraded H15's are back in stock at auto bulbs direct. I didn't get an email to tell me even though I signed up  :rolleyes:  just happened to have a look tonight. Use discount code JCPRO5 for just over a quid off  :grin:
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Re: Wanting to upgrade headlight & sidelights bulbs
« Reply #15 on: 10 September 2014, 00:42 »
Has anyone fitted LED replacement 501s?

I'm toying with changing mine but a recommendation would be great

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Re: Wanting to upgrade headlight & sidelights bulbs
« Reply #16 on: 10 September 2014, 14:14 »
FYI - the upgraded H15's are back in stock at auto bulbs direct. I didn't get an email to tell me even though I signed up  :rolleyes:  just happened to have a look tonight. Use discount code JCPRO5 for just over a quid off  :grin:

Thanks for the info, also registered for notification, but no e-mail, order through Quidco and get £3.60 back (eventually).

Offline cosmicremedy

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Re: Wanting to upgrade headlight & sidelights bulbs
« Reply #17 on: 10 September 2014, 16:39 »
Dipped beam is H7,main beam and DRL are H15, no Nightbreaker option for the H15, but Autobulbs are offering an upgrade bulb.

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/White-H15-Upgrade-Bulb.html

unfortunately out of stock at present

Quite like the look of these, so this is a replacement for the DRL?  Has anyone fitted them, the whiter the better for me.

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Re: Wanting to upgrade headlight & sidelights bulbs
« Reply #18 on: 10 September 2014, 17:58 »
Yes they are a replacement for the DRL/Main beam, ordered them and will try and post a picture when they are fitted.

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Re: Wanting to upgrade headlight & sidelights bulbs
« Reply #19 on: 11 September 2014, 14:31 »
Look forward to seeing them.