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    Supernova headlight upgrade.

    Has anyone done the MK7.5 Style Supernova headlight upgrade ?
    They look awesome on the website and I'm thinking of getting them but just wondering how difficult they are to install. Looking on YouTube it seems you have to remove the front grill and spoiler. Also just wondering if anyone has had any issues with the brightness as far as oncoming drivers. I had previously changed the globes to HID style on my last mk5 GTI and was made to change them by the police as they claimed they were too bright.

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    Originally posted by gh172 View Post
    Has anyone done the MK7.5 Style Supernova headlight upgrade ?
    They look awesome on the website and I'm thinking of getting them but just wondering how difficult they are to install. Looking on YouTube it seems you have to remove the front grill and spoiler. Also just wondering if anyone has had any issues with the brightness as far as oncoming drivers. I had previously changed the globes to HID style on my last mk5 GTI and was made to change them by the police as they claimed they were too bright.

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    It would be because they were flaring as you cant put HID into halogen reflectors as they flare all over the place as the reflectors are totally different .

    Probably will run into the same problem again as they MAY be illegal to fit in your reflectors
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    • #3
      Originally posted by Hillbilly View Post
      It would be because they were flaring as you cant put HID into halogen reflectors as they flare all over the place as the reflectors are totally different .

      Probably will run into the same problem again as they MAY be illegal to fit in your reflectors
      Looking at the whole mk7.5 sequential light replacement this time, not just the globes.

      VW Golf MK7.0 Sequential Projector Headlight - 7.5 Style - Tri LED - Supernova Lighting
      Last edited by gh172; 07-12-2019, 01:32 PM.

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      • #4
        My only worry is that you cant seem to replace the LED/LED strips individually but to replace the entire lamp unit, if there's a failure. Has anyone had such an experience?

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        • #5
          Originally posted by gh172 View Post
          Looking at the whole mk7.5 sequential light replacement this time, not just the globes.

          VW Golf MK7.0 Sequential Projector Headlight - 7.5 Style - Tri LED - Supernova Lighting
          hmm..... not inexpensive - but looks interesting!!! Marketing blurb suggests that the entire install process is plug-and-play. I guess this would be my greatest concern - quality of after sales support important (not sure how you establish this)?
          Please don't PM to ask questions about coding, or vehicle repairs. The better place to deal with these matters is in the forum proper. That way you get the benefit of the wider expertise of other forum members! Thank you.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by nibose View Post
            My only worry is that you cant seem to replace the LED/LED strips individually but to replace the entire lamp unit, if there's a failure. Has anyone had such an experience?

            Supernova's LEDs come with a 2 year warranty, fwiw. I don't think I've found a negative review of any of their VW products.
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            • #7
              Same ones? Marco got some new Mk7 style headlights recently - not sure if these are the Supernova ones?

              He isnt on the forums anymore but is on FB.

              FYI bumper must be removed (dropped) and grill removed to replace the headlight assemblies - so its not a quick job.

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              • #8
                It's been some time pondering a decision on these. I think I will go ahead with a local supplier and grab the 7.5 R tail lights as well.

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                • #9
                  Finally got these headlights fitted and really liking how they look. Looking forward to how they light up at the road at night!

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                  Last edited by gh172; 24-10-2020, 11:29 PM.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by gh172 View Post
                    Finally got these headlights fitted and they really liking how they look. Looking forward to how they light up the road.

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                    They look just like the ones i have on my 7.5
                    The double wink daytime running lights just look awesome

                    As a bonus since i have had the car just on 3 years now i have never had someone pull out in front of me or fail to see me coming they really do work!
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                    • #11
                      I've noticed that the DRL's are turning off when the headlights come on. Does anyone know how to keep the DRL'S on using obdeleven?

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by gh172 View Post
                        I've noticed that the DRL's are turning off when the headlights come on. Does anyone know how to keep the DRL'S on using obdeleven?

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                        Its in Module 09 Central electrics but Ive forgotten which setting it is

                        Is a bit of a useless thing anyway as with heads on you cant even see the DRL's and legally they are supposed to at least dim with heads anyway
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Hillbilly View Post
                          Its in Module 09 Central electrics but Ive forgotten which setting it is

                          Is a bit of a useless thing anyway as with heads on you cant even see the DRL's and legally they are supposed to at least dim with heads anyway
                          I have heard that you can set it to dim to around 30%

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                          • #14
                            After some research on the obdeleven forums I managed to find out how to apply the change. Looks much better!

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by gh172 View Post
                              After some research on the obdeleven forums I managed to find out how to apply the change. Looks much better!

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                              Do share it with us
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