Headlights so dull
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Do they have headlights I’ve never noticed lol
Haven’t looked to be honest but if it’s h7 then I have no where to go. I just know I have never had a vehicle with such shit lights and I have had a lot of vehicles.
X-tremeVision Pro150 | Philips
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Both for H4 and for H7
The highest legal lumen / rating I could find in a standard warranty (12 month) bulb with 4/500+ hr lifetime.
A lot of the high rating (200%) bulbs are sold with a limited warranty, basically they are not expected to last as long.
See my comparison here:
Are Caravelle H7 headlights much of an improvement on standard T6 headlights?
Yes.
I wonder if 'The Forum' could talk me through headlight upgrades....I don't even know for sure if the ones fitted are 'standard', but driving home tonight in the sh*te weather they seemed pretty awful!!
So assuming they are 'standard' and going from there in terms of ease/cost please.....(I know nothing)....
Many thanks fellow van-ites!!
So assuming they are 'standard' and going from there in terms of ease/cost please.....(I know nothing)....
Many thanks fellow van-ites!!
You have the standard H4 headlights. There is a massive amount of info on this forum which will describe your various options, pros and cons etc, it would be pointless for me to go on about it here, the search button will reveal all!
I also had standard H4's on mine, I also wanted to upgrade so basically you've got 3 choices
1. OEM Led's, best option, but £2k+ and is quite involved
2. Aftermarket THQ style headlights which are usually H7 with led running lights, usually around £500 ish depending what you opt for
3. OEM H7's - this is the option I went for as it's a good upgrade compared to the H4's & keeps the factory look. Mine cost £150 second hand but mint condition and is a diy swap over. I fitted good quality bulbs and definitely found a big improvement for not a lot of money
1. H4 upgraded bulbs
H4 Headlamp Bulb Upgrade
I really want to upgrade my headlight bulbs. Going to do this when she goes in for her check up.
Makes a big difference. Goes from shocking to acceptable. I used Philips ExtremePro 150, others have used Osram nightbreaker, have a search through the forum. Cheap to do!
2. H7s
H4 To H7 Upgrade
Replaced my standard H4 headlights on my 17 plate kombi highline with genuine H7 headlights from a 17 plate Caravelle. It's literally just plug and play, no warning lights, no VCDS, just swap and go. Does require removing the front bumper but really not as bad as it sounds. IMO the H7's are...
Need to find a set on ebay or similar, anywhere from £ 150 to 300 second-hand. There is a guide somewhere on here with pictures of all 3 lights, you will soon be expert in identifying the standard H4s on ebay posted for ridiculous amounts.
Need to remove the bumper, but easy enough to do, just follow the thread and the Transporter HQ video. May as well upgrade the bulbs as well while you put them in.
3. Aftermarket headlamp replacement
Which? Aftermarket Headlight choices
Which? ************************************************* UPDATE: See this post: Headlight upgrade choices ************************************************* Vee Dub Headlights T6 Chrome LightBar Headlights - Vee Dub Transporters T6 Forum Shop Genuine VW T6 Replacement Front Headlight Unit -...
You can get them new or second-hand, several places seem to do the same types. v1, v2 and v3 depending on the indicator. They have a LED strip-type DRL, and I think the dipped bulb is an H7, so probably on apar with #2.
4. OEM LEDs
T6 OEM LED-headlight retrofit
I had HazzyDayz do the LED upgrade for me last week. Amazing the difference.
Few £thousand, either professional retro-fit or DIY. A good thread on the forum describes it.
5. LED bulbs possible as an improvement in options 1-3
led bulb
FINALLY
If you are fully loaded or converted, make sure you adjust them upwards with the rotary thingy!
EDIT: pipped at the post by @Superowls
Great minds & all that pal1. H4 upgraded bulbs
H4 Headlamp Bulb Upgrade
I really want to upgrade my headlight bulbs. Going to do this when she goes in for her check up.www.t6forum.com
Makes a big difference. Goes from shocking to acceptable. I used Philips ExtremePro 150, others have used Osram nightbreaker, have a search through the forum. Cheap to do!
2. H7s
H4 To H7 Upgrade
Replaced my standard H4 headlights on my 17 plate kombi highline with genuine H7 headlights from a 17 plate Caravelle. It's literally just plug and play, no warning lights, no VCDS, just swap and go. Does require removing the front bumper but really not as bad as it sounds. IMO the H7's are...
Need to find a set on ebay or similar, anywhere from £ 150 to 300 second-hand. There is a guide somewhere on here with pictures of all 3 lights, you will soon be expert in identifying the standard H4s on ebay posted for ridiculous amounts.
Need to remove the bumper, but easy enough to do, just follow the thread and the Transporter HQ video. May as well upgrade the bulbs as well while you put them in.
3. THQ and other (same?) lights
You can get them new or second-hand, several places seem to do the same types. v1, v2 and v3 depending on the indicator. They have a LED strip-type DRL, and I think the dipped bulb is an H7, so probably on apar with #2.
4. OEM LEDs
Few £thousand, either professional retro-fit or DIY. A good thread on the forum describes it.
5. LED bulbs possible as an improvement in options 1-3
Not road legal, possible MOT fail, but a common option, again, lots of advice on the forum.
FINALLY
If you are fully loaded or converted, make sure you adjust them upwards with the rotary thingy!
EDIT: pipped at the post by @Superowls
Or....
www.t6forum.com
These aren't just LED bulbs, they are a retrofit LED projector so no reason to think that they would fail the MOT, as they give a very clear pattern compared to LED lamps that rely on the original reflector.
I don't mean that the new rules don't apply to them, but that they are unlikely to cause a fail
[GUIDE] How to retrofit LED projectors to T6 H4 headlights on a VW Transporter
Thanks to @Robert and others on this thread: https://www.t6forum.com/threads/bi-xenon-or-led-projector-retrofit.8335/post-318502 Fitting retrofit LED mini-projectors to H4's is now completely doable, and very good value for the light output: (H4 LED mini-projector on the left, H4 halogen...
I don't mean that the new rules don't apply to them, but that they are unlikely to cause a fail
Awesome thanks guys....just the ticket. I shall have a read and do some research.
EDIT: not my graphic, origianlly @Pauly (credit where credit is due!)
Set of H7s on ebay:
Genuine VW Transporter T6 Headlights H7 Twin Reflector Shuttle SE Caravelle | eBay
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