Headlights - Discussion and Questions

[Rufus1000]

I was very disappointed by the brightness of the DRL's, not being LED makes them dull in comparison with other cars. My wifes Xtrail DRLS are LED and they at very bright. is there any solution to get better light from them with Halogens?

[agentthumb]

I was very disappointed by the brightness of the DRL's, not being LED makes them dull in comparison with other cars. My wifes Xtrail DRLS are LED and they at very bright. is there any solution to get better light from them with Halogens?

I'm not too sure, I had a quick look a year or so ago and couldn't find anything that's good quality.

I've seen a few golfs coming the other way and tbh, never thought visibility of the halogen DRLs to be an issue. This is even when looking into the sun, so I'm not too fussed.

I have seen a few golfs whose owners swapped the bulbs out for something that's more blue, I'm not sure how that affects the highbeam tho, as they are the same bulb.

And unless they are led, any blue filter that try's to make halogen look blue is going to reduce the effectiveness of the light.


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[Ralfi]

Apologies if already asked, but does anyone know if it's possible to change the indicators only within the MK7 GTI Bi-Xenon cluster, to the 'scrolling LED' type?

Or if they even exist is probably what I should ask first?

[veew]

Hi,

I have a Golf Mk7 GTI which I purchased second hand.

The previous owner replaced the factory headlights with a LED / Xenon cheap Chinese combo.

One of the lights often fails resulting in a light on the dash, it comes back on sometimes after going over a bump.

I ordered a replacement Xenon Ballast for that side since it looked like the easiest to replace but that hasn't helped.

Next I want to try replacing the bulb, before pulling the car apart can someone suggest what bulb I buy so I only have to take everything apart once.

Is replacing one of these after market bulbs the same process as replacing the factory Xenon bulbs?

Thanks!

Hey mate,

Haven't been back on this thread for sometime but saw your post.

One of the guys in the WPlamps group buy bought Morimoto HIDs which he said was a significant improvement in light output. He had to take out the headlights to do this.

Spyder Auto Installation: 2010-13 VW Golf/GTI Mk VI Projector Headlights (Non-HID) - YouTube

[pologti18t]

Spyder Auto Installation: 2010-13 VW Golf/GTI Mk VI Projector Headlights (Non-HID) - YouTube

Thats a US spec Mk6 Golf GTi. Not sure if applicable to MK7

[Rufus1000]

Does anyone run LED H11 globes in their foglights? if so, which ones? or is a brighter halogen h11 the go?

[daveaus]

Has anyone had success with Chinese LED lights? My car came with a LED + HID combo which and the lights are always going out and I can't work out how to access the globe plus there is condensation in there so I think I have to replace them.

[IsDon]

Headlights - Discussion and Questions

Has anyone had success with Chinese LED lights? My car came with a LED + HID combo which and the lights are always going out and I can't work out how to access the globe plus there is condensation in there so I think I have to replace them.

I heard the Chinese lights are a bit squinty.

[daveaus]

I heard the Chinese lights are a but squinty.

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[point]

If it's any help to anyone here stuck with the ugly halogen/candle light headlights on their MK7 and can't justify the cost and effort of a xenon retrofit - there's some decent bulb upgrades.

i use a h7 Osram Nightbreaker Laser in my low beam. These are a newer release and an upgrade on the night breaker unlimited. These are BRIGHT - claimed at +130% brightness over a standard bulb (Unlimited is +110+), the light spread is slightly longer and wider than stock but the cut off is essentially the same. Everywhere within this area is far brighter, having driven some OEM 4300k Xenon equipped cars, these honestly come pretty close in brightness. Colour wise they are whiter than stock although not the whitest halogen bulb around and they don't make the reflector bulb at all blue when turned off - that said the cooler colour temperature is noticeable. Osram Night Breaker Laser H7 Car Headlight Bulbs | PowerBulbs

At present there aren't many replacement h15 high beam bulbs available although I bought the Osram Cool Blue Intense bulbs for these. When in DRL mode these don't make the light appreciably whiter although at full power in high beam mode the beam is claimed to be 3700k and they appear to match the Nightbreaker Laser low beam in colour. Most interestingly, they claim to be 20% brighter than the stock osram bulbs. On the road this 20% feels massive! They appear MUCH brighter with the light spreading wider and far further down the road. Possibly the reflector design on the mk7 projects this extra brightness very well or possibly it's the cooler colour temperature but while these are an expensive bulb they make the high beam much better. OSRAM Cool Blue Intense H15 Car Headlight Bulbs | PowerBulbs

[Kachingg]

To those looking at the 7.5 range def upgrade to the led lights if you can well worth it and super bright
I can see a long way along the unlit backroads i travel to work at 2am everyday lets me spot those mobile bollards (kangaroos)
Even when i flash my highbeam during middle of the day to warn others of speed cameras i get a strong reflection off the road signs! Was quite suprised

[Jimi]

Just had both my static cornering lights go. Have ordered some Philips Whitevision. Chose these as they appear to be ADR compliant but are these days 4300k.

Can get these cheaper from other places but most are older stock (old whitevisions were 3700k and 4100k by the look of it)

PHILIPS H7 White Vision 4300K White Halogen Bulbs | Blingwork Automotive Lighting

[Splashalot]

To those looking at the 7.5 range def upgrade to the led lights if you can well worth it and super bright
I can see a long way along the unlit backroads i travel to work at 2am everyday lets me spot those mobile bollards (kangaroos)
Even when i flash my highbeam during middle of the day to warn others of speed cameras i get a strong reflection off the road signs! Was quite suprised

Thanks for the info. Road tests never mention headlight performance, so it is good to get some feedback on the LEDs.

[gregozedobe]

To those looking at the 7.5 range def upgrade to the led lights if you can well worth it and super bright
I can see a long way along the unlit backroads i travel to work at 2am everyday lets me spot those mobile bollards (kangaroos)
Even when i flash my highbeam during middle of the day to warn others of speed cameras i get a strong reflection off the road signs! Was quite suprised

Good to know. Does yours have the active matrix function that masks out a specific section of the hi beam to avoid dazzling other drivers ? It looks interesting (if a bit slow to get back to full beam after the car has gone past).

[Kachingg]

Good to know. Does yours have the active matrix function that masks out a specific section of the hi beam to avoid dazzling other drivers ? It looks interesting (if a bit slow to get back to full beam after the car has gone past).

That is a vry good question i do not know tbh

Will have to read up but no one has flashed me for having high beam on and i have forgotten a few times sooo maybe?

Another good reason to get the led lights is that the daytime drl,s look great.Also the indicators are super bright and look vry nice