Headlights so dull

[Lubrown]

Hi All , was just about to buy some of the osram nightbreaker 200% , but seen some reviews saying you should only expect 6 months use from the bulbs can anyone confirm this ? Thanks

The Philips Rallye 150 (think that is what they were called) I installed in the Golf have lasted 18 months so far. I’ve have Osram plus 150 in the van for 8 months. Both say guaranteed for six months.
I’m wondering about buying a new set for the golf in case they go pop anytime soon but really pleased with longevity. I seem to think Philips do last longer than Osram and I’ve been buying various plus x% bulbs since they came out - plus 20% in my Sierra XR4 all those moons ago!

For the price, the improvement in light output and colour and to be fair the better than expected lifespan I’d just go for them again and again. I’m too much of a worrier to stick LED aftermarket bulbs in and to cheap to buy new headlights!

 

[Loader]

Looking to fit hew headlights to my T6 as the standard ones are terrible. What lights would people recommend?

VW T6 LED DRL headlights - Chilli Jam Vans

VW T5.1 2010-2015 LED DRL headlights, gloss black inner (boxed pair). Will fit all Volkswagen Transporters from 2010 to 2015.

chillijamvans.co.uk

Are these any good are they legal in UK?

Cheers

 

[Lubrown]

Looking to fit hew headlights to my T6 as the standard ones are terrible. What lights would people recommend?

VW T6 LED DRL headlights - Chilli Jam Vans

VW T5.1 2010-2015 LED DRL headlights, gloss black inner (boxed pair). Will fit all Volkswagen Transporters from 2010 to 2015.

chillijamvans.co.uk

Are these any good are they legal in UK?

Cheers

It says E marked on the blurb so I think that means road legal/will pass an MOT.

Bulb choice seems odd to me - H11 and H1. H1 are tiny and pathetic compared to some others. H11 can be dazzling to oncoming vehicles in the wrong situation but if they are behind a fish eye lens with decent cut off and assuming you get the lights aligned properly after fitting should be OK.

Halogen bulbs are road legal, aftermarket LED bulbs aren’t technically although can anyone tell when behind a fish eye lens?

I bought the Philips GT upgrade (halogen) bulbs which claim to be 150% brighter and they made a big difference to the stock lights. They now claim 200% on the latest version. Have you tried these? Might be enough of an improvement for you and a fraction of the price of new headlight units. If they still aren’t what you’re after you may be able to fit them in another vehicle if you have one or pass them on to friends/family (hopefully in return for some beer at least!).

 

[Bigsidavies]

Get some H7 caravelle lights for around the £100 mark-maybe a bit more. They are decent and you can put LED bulbs in with less chance of MoT failure.

 

[BuilderJay]

Think there are threads on here on Genuine LED headlights. My van has factory ones and are awesome in the Dark!

 

[Greybeard]

Hi @Loader
What @Lubrown mostly said
(I had the Transporter HQ V1s with H1& H7s)
Vast improvement over std H4s.

I would question @Bigsidavies re fitting LEDs though? I believe ‘Caravelle’ headlights have twin reflector lenses. The aftermarket ones have projector dipped beam lenses, which would hide LEDs.

Note info re ‘e’ marked units on your quoted page and lots more here;

Search results for query: LED DRL Headlights

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[Phil_j89]

If these are anything like the vantech lights I had previously, which I suspect they are being H11 + H1, then I would steer well clear.

The H11 bulbs lamps are what are used in foglight, so give a huge kick up on the beam, which is awful.
Much better to go for something like the Transporter HQ headlights.

 

[Bigsidavies]

Hi @Loader
What @Lubrown mostly said
(I had the Transporter HQ V1s with H1& H7s)
Vast improvement over std H4s.

I would question @Bigsidavies re fitting LEDs though? I believe ‘Caravelle’ headlights have twin reflector lenses. The aftermarket ones have projector dipped beam lenses, which would hide LEDs.

Note info re ‘e’ marked units on your quoted page and lots more here;

Search results for query: LED DRL Headlights

www.t6forum.com

Mmmm, I think you are right on that one. I have H7 but with standard bulbs. I was sure I’d read that an LED bulb would be hidden, but I think I’ve confused it with the likes of the transporter HQ headlights.
I’d edit my post if I could.
Well spotted.

 

[Daryl_88]

Get some H7 caravelle lights for around the £100 mark-maybe a bit more. They are decent and you can put LED bulbs in with less chance of MoT failure.

Where are people finding these Caravelle headlights so cheap?!

 

[Dundee_Kev]

Where are people finding these Caravelle headlights so cheap?!

Get on Facebook marketplace, eBay etc. I got lucky and got a pair for £40 last month! I gave him an extra tenner as he kept them for a week until I got up for them

 

[Bigsidavies]

Where are people finding these Caravelle headlights so cheap?!

I got mine off a forum member.

 

[Daryl_88]

Get on Facebook marketplace, eBay etc. I got lucky and got a pair for £40 last month! I gave him an extra tenner as he kept them for a week until I got up for them

Ahh I have a saved search for Caravelle and shuttle headlights on eBay and every time something new pops up they’re the bloody h4 headlights , suppose I just have to keep checking and keep my fingers crossed!

 

[Daryl_88]

I got mine off a forum member.

I did think this forum would be the best bet, suppose you’ve just gota be quick on the draw here!

 

[CAB]

Keep an eye on here as well:

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...

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[dubber36]

When searching for bargains you need to look at all T6 headlights and look carefully at the photos. Many sellers don't know there is a difference. If they did, they would be asking more money.

 

[Pugsley]

I`m a new T6 owner and also was so disappointed with the standard lights(candles). I have massively improved mine with the original headlights and a full led swap. My neighbour is an MOT tester and he advised me on doing this and he also tested them in his MOT bay and told me he would definately issue a pass as it will pass his beam test. As far as I can see the problem is the Standard light housing has no projectors so the bulb does the work of the beam pattern. I`ve included some pictures of all the bulbs I`ve fitted and a couple of pictures of the beam pattern thats displayed from the lights. Hope this helps some of you who like me don`t want to pay over £500 for new headlamps.

P.S. I tried one of the sidelight bulbs in the roof map lights and all I can say is they are so bright it was too bright.

 

[Dundee_Kev]

My neighbour is an MOT tester and he advised me on doing this and he also tested them in his MOT bay and told me he would definately issue a pass as it will pass his beam test.

I too would issue a pass for the beam image assuming it is correct, but NOT for the fact you have fitted led headlight bulbs to a non led lamp.

 

[ajp]

Has anyone tried the Depo headlights from Euro Car Parts? I too am struggling with the H4 ones on my van and can’t find any 2nd hand ones on eBay etc.

Depo Headlamp | Euro Car Parts

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[Dundee_Kev]

Has anyone tried the Depo headlights from Euro Car Parts? I too am struggling with the H4 ones on my van and can’t find any 2nd hand ones on eBay etc.

They should be fine. Just double check the adjusters move freely and reflectors are on properly. Have seen the odd aftermarket headlamp adjusters being stiff to adjust and strip.

 

[CAB]

I think @teamfly did:

H4 To H7 Upgrade

I have a pair of H7's waiting to go in when I have time to fit them. Probably a silly question but what happens with the headlight level adjuster? I assume that when I adjust the level in the cab it moves something in the lights, how do I know the old and new lights were set to same level...

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