Just wondering what headlight bulbs everyone is running?

I had Phillips Extreme Vision +80% in my ST and was pretty happy with them. However put some ring +100% bulbs in my girlfriends car the other week and they seem much brighter -more of a white colour as well.

Also, what side light bulbs have people upgraded to?

I need to replace mine asap as the passenger side has gone.

Just wondering what headlight bulbs everyone is running?

I had Phillips Extreme Vision +80% in my ST and was pretty happy with them. However put some ring +100% bulbs in my girlfriends car the other week and they seem much brighter -more of a white colour as well.

Also, what side light bulbs have people upgraded to?

I need to replace mine asap as the passenger side has gone.

You wont go far wrong with a set of Osram Night-breakers mate

Had 'em in all 3 of my Skodas with excellent results.

Also never had a bulb go on me

HTH,

Ben.

You wont go far wrong with a set of Osram Night-breakers mate

Had 'em in all 3 of my Skodas with excellent results.

Also never had a bulb go on me

HTH,

Ben.

Ben,

I've heard from various sources that the Osram have a much shorter life? but I guess it depends on the car/headlight e.t.c. Do they provide a "whiter" white than the OEM bulbs?

Edited 6 May, 201016 yr by foey

Ben,

I've heard from various sources that the Osram have a much shorter life? but I guess it depends on the car/headlight e.t.c. Do they provide a "whiter" white than the OEM bulbs?

I cannot comment on the life of the Osrams as I say - I've never had one go on me in 7 or so years of motering - maybe I just got lucky (?) but yes the light they provide is a lot whiter then the OEM bulbs

If you order from powerbulbs, I think all members get a discount, and they used to do free sidelights (Phillips Bluevision) with all orders.

I had some Philips extremes 80% in mine, and they were fine. Lasted a year so far, and still in the garage waiting to find a home/ use (would still be in use if I didn't got xenons now).

Heard some good things about the Halfords 80% bulbs - meant to be good value if they're still BOGOF too.

Edited 6 May, 201016 yr by TriggerFish

Use these in your sidelights...

They're proper!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270425945835&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123

They can be used for interior map lights too!! Loads more effective than standard fit maplights.

Then wallop one of these in the middle lamp and it'll be like a bleeding sunbed in there :D

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320439203572&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123

You may have to slightly bend the contacts in a bit to grip it tightly...

Edited 6 May, 201016 yr by grr666

Dipped: Philips Vision Plus (+50%)

Main: Osram NightBreakers (+90%)

Side: OEM

Indicators: Philips SilverVision

I do have some X-treams to replace the Vision Plus dipped, before next winter. I have also read on here that NightBreaker dipped don't last as long as X-Treams.

Edited 6 May, 201016 yr by Jim H

those LED sidelights look cool but the dam sidelights are the hardest to change! nearly impossible :/

Use these in your sidelights...

They're proper!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270425945835&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123

They can be used for interior map lights too!! Loads more effective than standard fit maplights.

Then wallop one of these in the middle lamp and it'll be like a bleeding sunbed in there :D

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320439203572&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123

You may have to slightly bend the contacts in a bit to grip it tightly...

A better place to get those LED's is a user called: warden_jp2002, I've been using them for years on ebay. However I believe he's changed to a new name of warden_jp2008.

Question about festoon LED's has anyone changed their one on the back number plate? If so which ebay seller did you use? I cant seem to find many festoon led's on ebay..

Also, I'd like to see the Ring VS Philips Extreme bulbs... I was deciding this few months ago for my gf's car and went with Philips because of brand (and Ring bulbs were "new out" so not many reviews online)

Edited 6 May, 201016 yr by JLneonhug

A better place to get those LED's is a user called: warden_jp2002, I've been using them for years on ebay. However I believe he's changed to a new name of warden_jp2007.

Question about festoon LED's has anyone changed their one on the back number plate? If so which ebay seller did you use? I cant seem to find many festoon led's on ebay..

Also, I'd like to see the Ring VS Philips Extreme bulbs... I was deciding this few months ago for my gf's car and went with Philips because of brand (and Ring bulbs were "new out" so not many reviews online)

I just searched "LED festoon" on ebay.co.uk and got over 1,900 results all for LED festoon bulbs!!!!

I can't remember which sellers i've used but i've had numerous LED festoon bulbs off ebay for the rear numberplate lights.

Cheers

Dave.

I just searched "LED festoon" on ebay.co.uk and got over 1,900 results all for LED festoon bulbs!!!!

I can't remember which sellers i've used but i've had numerous LED festoon bulbs off ebay for the rear numberplate lights.

Cheers

Dave.

Yes true, however fabia ones are 39mm or 38mm arnt they? and it came up with a list of 20.....

Do the front side light LEDs fit?! The LED Bulbs are always slightly bigger to fit in the holders.

Do the front side light LEDs fit?! The LED Bulbs are always slightly bigger to fit in the holders.

Double post again??

Edited 6 May, 201016 yr by JLneonhug

Do the front side light LEDs fit?! The LED Bulbs are always slightly bigger to fit in the holders.

Yes, tried the single version and the 5 smd version, I prefered the 1 big smd version as it looks more like a normal light rather than multiple leds..

Sorry edit on above, seller is this person:

Link (single led)

5 LED Version

Edited 6 May, 201016 yr by JLneonhug

Yes true, however fabia ones are 39mm or 38mm arnt they? and it came up with a list of 20.....

Yep they are 39mm i checked one of my old threads on the subject from a while back..... Another quick ebay.co.uk search for festoon led 39mm came up with 259 results..... Or 89 if you make it UK sellers only.

CLICKY!

Cheers

Dave.

Edited 6 May, 201016 yr by WaveyDavey

Yep they are 39mm i checked one of my old threads on the subject from a while back..... Another quick ebay.co.uk search for festoon led 39mm came up with 259 results.

CLICKY!

Cheers

Dave.

Pah! Didnt work when I did it :'( fine, you won this round batman... (thanks)

Pah! Didnt work when I did it :'( fine, you won this round batman... (thanks)

lol no probs matey..... I think ebay has it's good and bad days.

There have been a few of us who have replaced the numberplate lights with LED's but i don't think anyone has ever had any that last more than 6-12 months. Consensus was that it was to do with the banging / force inflicted on them when closing the boot. I've gone back to bulbs in mine but the mrs' vRS has got LED's still at the mo.... I think they are approaching 12 months now so they are doing well. :yes:

Cheers

Dave.

Those particular LEDs are metal jacketed and of the highest quality.

I too was worried they may not fit through the hole. It was snug but they went in with room.

They are machined out of a solid piece of aluminium I think, And look good in the clusters even when off.

Reassuringly heavy for what they are if you catch my drift.

As far as changing the bulbs... The long nosed pliers are your friend.

I did my numberplate ones with LED festoons but they are ridiculously bright!!

I've got to turn them or something... It looks like I have six white lights on the back of the car. LOL

Daveywavey - Interesting.. maybe because they're festoons and they can get loose easily (as opposed to 501s or the likes). Which in turn causes disconnections for fractions of seconds then makes it burn out quicker..might put some padding on the outside edge of the prongs to see if it helps then.. Thanks..!

Just bought the 9smd one for the interior (£3 from ebay hk seller) and 2 smd (metal version) for the plates (£5 for the pair).

As for sidelights, just left hand fingertip jobby

Edited 6 May, 201016 yr by JLneonhug

Interesting.. maybe because they're festoons and they can get loose easily (as opposed to 501s or the likes). Which in turn causes disconnections for fractions of seconds then makes it burn out quicker..might put some padding on the outside edge of the prongs to see if it helps then.. Thanks..!

Just bought the 9smd one for the interior (£3 from ebay hk seller) and 2 smd version for the plates (£5 for the pair).

I had the 2SMD one's in the numberplate too...... I have had LED's in the interior lights from new and still going strong. Went for the 5SMD 501's in the interior map lights as they gave a better all round light. The interior festoon is an old style 9 or 11 LED bulb that's been in about 3 and a half years now.

Cheers

Dave.

Do the interior and map led bulbs fade out like the standard ones do?

Those particular LEDs are metal jacketed and of the highest quality.

I too was worried they may not fit through the hole. It was snug but they went in with room.

They are machined out of a solid piece of aluminium I think, And look good in the clusters even when off.

Reassuringly heavy for what they are if you catch my drift.

As far as changing the bulbs... The long nosed pliers are your friend.

I did my numberplate ones with LED festoons but they are ridiculously bright!!

I've got to turn them or something... It looks like I have six white lights on the back of the car. LOL

Did you get yours from aceparts or whatever there called one eBay ?

If you did I got the same ones and I know what you mean about the reflection of them on the bodywork but even turning them makes no difference and the light becomes dimmer so it kind of defeats the object of having them !

They do look good though and I would deffo recommend them and they have a 12 month warrenty

I have these in my Mazda (collecting the Furby 2mrw ) , tried loads of others which were fine at night time, but these ones really fill the lens with white light and I would totally recommend them.....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PORSCHE-xenon-white-LED-FRONT-SIDE-LIGHT-BULBS-12V-501-/280461609616?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item414cd08a90

Do the interior and map led bulbs fade out like the standard ones do?

:yes:

Did you get yours from aceparts or whatever there called one eBay ?

If you did I got the same ones and I know what you mean about the reflection of them on the bodywork but even turning them makes no difference and the light becomes dimmer so it kind of defeats the object of having them !

They do look good though and I would deffo recommend them and they have a 12 month warrenty

Can't remember where I got the numberplate bulbs from.

Hong Kong I think.... They were about 99p each plus a pound and a bit postage.