TransporterHQ (THQ) Aftermarket Headlights

[cgtmiles]

Now have the HID and new lamps for the high beams but haven’t had an opportunity to look at fitting them. I had a quick look today and although I have seen others say it was tricky to install them without taking the headlights out I hoped it would be possible with some effort but having looked at it now I think it will be impossible and the bloody bumper is going to have to come off again!!

 

[The Van Cave]

Now have the HID and new lamps for the high beams but haven’t had an opportunity to look at fitting them. I had a quick look today and although I have seen others say it was tricky to install them without taking the headlights out I hoped it would be possible with some effort but having looked at it now I think it will be impossible and the bloody bumper is going to have to come off again!!

It doesn't have to be that way, you can do it with them in place. It's still a faff, but if you take the top off the airbox and move the battery out of the way it gives you more room. Also an inspection mirror so that you can see what you're doing will help.

 

[Big.mac]

Now have the HID and new lamps for the high beams but haven’t had an opportunity to look at fitting them. I had a quick look today and although I have seen others say it was tricky to install them without taking the headlights out I hoped it would be possible with some effort but having looked at it now I think it will be impossible and the bloody bumper is going to have to come off again!!

If you’re fitting the HID kit as a whole for the first time it will be much easier to do so with the lights out. Once the ballasts etc are in place, changing a bulb is a faff but it is do-able with the lights in situ. You’ll probably find it will take about the same length of time to take the bumper off and fit the HIDs as doing it in situ just because it’s so bloody awkward.

 

[cgtmiles]

If you’re fitting the HID kit as a whole for the first time it will be much easier to do so with the lights out. Once the ballasts etc are in place, changing a bulb is a faff but it is do-able with the lights in situ. You’ll probably find it will take about the same length of time to take the bumper off and fit the HIDs as doing it in situ just because it’s so bloody awkward.

I have bookmarked your post and was hoping with the excellent photos you provided showing where you located the kit I could do it with limited access but I think you are right. It will be easier and possibly quicker with the bumper off. I might wait until I have another grill change though (should only be a week or 2 the current front end has been on for ages, well a few days at least )

 

[nickwt6]

Seen my mates V3’s yesterday, the drl and indicator defo not bright enough

Fitted my V3's a few weeks back and really disappointed with the drl/indicator bar, its not even half as bright as you would expect for a drl. Unless its a dull day you can hardly see them, I thought something was wrong with them until I saw other comments online. I was sold on the incorporated indicator strip with the V3, but with hindsight would of gone for the V2. Did pay extra for the LED H7 bulbs though and they are brill!

 

[mackmaya]

Brilliant thanks for your reply, think I'm going to get the v2's based on the feedback I've had.

 

[Big.mac]

OK folks, many of you guys will have the V3’s. What is consensus on the brightness of the DRLs and indicators. I have to say I’m not impressed. I’ve not really driven my van since installing them until this week and think compared to other vehicles on the road they are very poor. It struck me as i was stopped at a set of lights with a big plate glass window directly in front of me. I could see the reflection of the DRLs of the car sat next to me in the window but could not see mine at all (I could see the van). I’m on the point of writing to THQ as I don’t think they do the job they are intended to do.

 

[nickwt6]

OK folks, many of you guys will have the V3’s. What is consensus on the brightness of the DRLs and indicators. I have to say I’m not impressed. I’ve not really driven my van since installing them until this week and think compared to other vehicles on the road they are very poor. It struck me as i was stopped at a set of lights with a big plate glass window directly in front of me. I could see the reflection of the DRLs of the car sat next to me in the window but could not see mine at all (I could see the van). I’m on the point of writing to THQ as I don’t think they do the job they are intended to do.

Same opinion here, installed them around a month ago and they are just not sitting well with me. They only look any good at night, definitely not upto the job in daylight. I've been doing the same, looking at reflections sat behind other cars/vans & can hardly notice them. Wish I'd have gone for the V2's now, hindsight eh!

 

[dubber36]

Has anyone fitted bumper DRLs along with these headlights? I wondered what the colour match for the headlights DRL was like.

 

[NedUK]

Just had a good read through all of the above am now so undecided. I was about to hit the button on a set of V3s from HQ and now don't know if I should go for V2's

I also see that Travelin-Lite also do slightly different version of head lights also.

Any advice on the 2

 

[cgtmiles]

Just had a good read through all of the above am now so undecided. I was about to hit the button on a set of V3s from HQ and now don't know if I should go for V2's

I also see that Travelin-Lite also do slightly different version of head lights also.

Any advice on the 2

I am happy with the V3’s but don’t get to look at them much as I’m usually inside while driving.

I think the TL lights are the same as the v2’s

 

[Stay Frosty]

Wasn't the original attraction with the V3 the fact that the DRL doubles as a sequential indicator too?

I've long given up on gazing at my vehicles reflection in shop windows, there always seems to be a balding midget driving and that's hard to unsee.

 

[cgtmiles]

Wasn't the original attraction with the V3 the fact that the DRL doubles as a sequential indicator too?

I've long given up on gazing at my vehicles reflection in shop windows, there always seems to be a balding midget driving and that's hard to unsee.

I keep getting the same thing too! Not sure that’s covered by the warranty though

 

[dubber36]

It's quite right that we don't get to see our own lights, but it's nice to know that they do look right. I met a van coming towards me the other day with some pretty sharp looking DRLs. As he got closer, I could see that he had the same V1's as me, so I'm happy.

 

[Big.mac]

I was concerned the indicators wouldn’t be very visible in bright sunshine but I have to say I haven’t had any issues. There are a couple of junctions and roundabouts where I have nervously approached worrying about this but i have to say on every occasion the cars approaching me obviously saw the indicators and gave way so I’m a little more relaxed that i was.

 

[NedUK]

Sorry to resurrect a head light question again,

ready to commit to a headlight upgrade but so torn between the V3 and V2 style from HQ Transporter

Worried about the poor light quality of the V3 shared DRL/Indicator

How are the V3 owners finding them and any advice on best prices and places to buy

Cheers in advance

 

[cgtmiles]

I have the V3’s and I’m fine with them. The look of them is different though so maybe consider which better meets your requirement aesthetically

 

[NedUK]

I have the V3’s and I’m fine with them. The look of them is different though so maybe consider which better meets your requirement aesthetically

requirement would be as little chrome as possible

 

[cgtmiles]

Both v2 and V3 have black versions now don’t they?

 

[Redsurfbus]

Hi all. My van is booked in for new headlights, originally had v3 chrome ordered, but now swapped to V2 black (only those available) based on people's posts regarding the brightness.

Does anyone have a photo of how dull the v3 are, I am only concerned safety wise tbh.
Thanks