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    Brighter reverse light bulb?

    Hey guys, have any of you fitted a brighter reverse bulb?

    The stock one on mk4s are so ****. It only serves as a warning to others that the car is in reverse, and doesn't throw any light onto the street/kerb.

    I managed to scrape a wheel last night because I couldn't see the kerb. A bit unhappy about that...





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    That's all they're designed to do.
    Nothing to see here...

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Manaz View Post
      That's all they're designed to do.
      lol....i thought the same.

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      • #4
        Re: Brighter reverse light bulb?

        I've been in many other cars where they serve more than one purpose.

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          im using a brighter bulb, yep.
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          • #6
            How does a reverse bulb light up the kerb where the wheel is?

            Have you tried a halogen or xenon? or an additional light
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            • #7
              Exact same problem mate. With the rocco's small rear window with factory tint and double seat headrests at the back, I can't see sh*t.
              Ordered a pair of CREE LED Reverse Bulbs off ebay. Hope they'll change things for me, or i'd have to spend $800 to get a reverse camera installed.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by brad View Post
                How does a reverse bulb light up the kerb where the wheel is?
                I'm talking about behind the car mate, so that you can spot the approaching kerb, not right next to the wheel.

                After a bit of research I've found this, seems legit: CREE Q5 382 LED REVERSE BULB VW GOLF MK2 MK3 MK4 MK5 | eBay

                Here are a couple of photos of the aforementioned bulb. You can see how much brighter the aftermarket one is.


                EDIT: Dizzydumb, I just saw your post mate, and I reckon I'll be going down the same route as you




                Last edited by PeanutButterWolf; 13-12-2012, 06:02 PM.
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                • #9
                  Fair enough.

                  I had a Mk4 Cabrio with really hazy / bubbled tint on it & it always seemed bright enough but everyone is different I guess.
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                  • #10
                    Turn your rear fog on while you're reversing, that'll brighten things up!
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Peanut Butter Wolf View Post
                      I've been in many other cars where they serve more than one purpose.

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                      I doubt it, given it's illegal for them to be dazzling...
                      Nothing to see here...

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by geoff_gti View Post
                        Turn your rear fog on while you're reversing, that'll brighten things up!

                        Thats all I do, those rear fogs are really bright!

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