TransporterHQ (THQ) Aftermarket Headlights

[nickwt6]

Have actually taken a few photos in the last couple of weeks... the first 3 are just as the sun was going down, and they look fab when its going dark and at night. The last one is outside work at about 6pm on a bright day, prob no more than 10 feet from front of van, and its a different story. I doubt you can see the DRL from distance, and I'm not really sure how visible the indicator is, so it is what it is.
Lets be honest, we buy them because we think the LED DRL looks cool, so I was a bit disappointed they were not a lot brighter. Would like to see them side by side with a V2 at some point.

 

[Redsurfbus]

Thank you. It's the indicator in sunlight that matters the most I guess. If someone can't see the van in sunlight without drls then......

 

[cowlsy]

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

Mmmmmm
Fitted my V3’s during lockdown so didn’t really get any driving time with apart from some trips around the block at night to marvel at the LED dips which are just amazing!
But here’s the rub......
On three occasions now I have been nearly sideswiped at roundabouts turning right where people have just not known I was going around. On each occasion it has been brilliant sunshine.
my gut feeling is that the LED indicators are just not bright enough. Put it this way, I never had anybody cut me up on the roundabout like this before.
the other thing that makes me suspect the indicators is on two of the occasions I was ‘beeped’ at, let’s be honest it’s what I would do if somebody wasn’t indicating on a roundabout.
I don’t know if anybody else has had this and I suspect it would’nt be the same for the V2’s as the DRL/Indicator is not opaque like the V3.
Overall though I would still recommend them, I’m waiting for the H1 LED main beam to be released and I will retrofit that to make it a complete LED setup

 

[Martin Gibson]

I am going to retro fit oem leds shortly and while i was researching headlights,i heard a few people say that they thought the indicators in the v3's were just not bright enough and verging on being dangerous when sunny which seems to be exactly your experience. I know everybody is different and they may or may not be your cup of tea but i have just fitted the dynamic indicators in the mirrors as have a few people on here and they may help with people being able to see that you are indicating when looking from the front of your van. Just a thought and i know you should not have to do anything like that but if it makes things a bit safer then it can not be a bad thing and to be fair,they do look nice too!

 

[cowlsy]

I am going to retro fit oem leds shortly and while i was researching headlights,i heard a few people say that they thought the indicators in the v3's were just not bright enough and verging on being dangerous when sunny which seems to be exactly your experience. I know everybody is different and they may or may not be your cup of tea but i have just fitted the dynamic indicators in the mirrors as have a few people on here and they may help with people being able to see that you are indicating when looking from the front of your van. Just a thought and i know you should not have to do anything like that but if it makes things a bit safer then it can not be a bad thing and to be fair,they do look nice too!

Like the sound of the repeaters Martin, can you post some pics and a link to where you purchased them from please . Cheers

 

[dubber36]

I met a van with V3's coming towards me the other day. His DRLs were so dim, that I thought he must have switched to 'side' lights. When he'd gone past, I checked my mirror and saw that he had no tail lights on. So there you have it. The DRL brightness of the V3's really is that poor.

 

[Martin Gibson]

Hello @cowlsy ,if you do a search on here for dynamic indicators,you will see all the details there. They are audi q7 sequential indicators from ebay,not sure how to post links,i am a techno dinosaur!

 

[rover220]

I met a van with V3's coming towards me the other day. His DRLs were so dim, that I thought he must have switched to 'side' lights. When he'd gone past, I checked my mirror and saw that he had no tail lights on. So there you have it. The DRL brightness of the V3's really is that poor.

No direct experience but looking at the pics and vid available I wouldn't use the v3.

 

[T6 Owl]

I have the V3’s and I think they look great, however the drl and indicators are just terrible. Unless it’s dark you can hardly see them and there’s been a few times where people have gestured to me about not indicating when I have had them on.
The LED bulb upgrade was well worth it tho, I can actually see whilst driving at night now.
Wish I would have waited a while and been able to read the feedback on the V3’s, It would definitely have impacted my decision to buy them over the V2’s.

 

[cowlsy]

Ditto to that.
I wish in hindsight I’d gone for the V2’s

 

[Martin Gibson]

I do think that the v3’s look better than the v2’s personally but if people can’t see you indicating,then that is just plain dangerous

 

[catfood12]

Mmmmmm
Fitted my V3’s during lockdown so didn’t really get any driving time with apart from some trips around the block at night to marvel at the LED dips which are just amazing!
But here’s the rub......
On three occasions now I have been nearly sideswiped at roundabouts turning right where people have just not known I was going around. On each occasion it has been brilliant sunshine.
my gut feeling is that the LED indicators are just not bright enough. Put it this way, I never had anybody cut me up on the roundabout like this before.
the other thing that makes me suspect the indicators is on two of the occasions I was ‘beeped’ at, let’s be honest it’s what I would do if somebody wasn’t indicating on a roundabout.
I don’t know if anybody else has had this and I suspect it would’nt be the same for the V2’s as the DRL/Indicator is not opaque like the V3.
Overall though I would still recommend them, I’m waiting for the H1 LED main beam to be released and I will retrofit that to make it a complete LED setup

That's very interesting to hear. I have H4s with upgraded bulbs. They're still dire, so I'm looking to upgrade. I stopped yesterday to chat with a fella in a T6 with V3s. In reasonably bright sunshine, his indicators were not clear and bright. I thought at the time some people might not register the indicators were on, they were so much more feeble than OEM. He raved about the dip beam though. I think I might just have to go the whole hog and go OEM LED. I think if I don't, I'll always have the nagging concern that I wish I had done.

In the meantime, H4s with 100/90s are a huge improvement on stock.

 

[catfood12]

Like the sound of the repeaters Martin, can you post some pics and a link to where you purchased them from please . Cheers

Here's the thread on dynamic indicators on the mirrors. I did the same whilst lockdown was on..

Mirrors With Dynamic Indicators

Let us know what the voltages are when the engine is running and isn’t running. Are all other indicators working ok? Do the dynamic indicators still work when the engine is off (or are they not working at all now - something worth checking)? All other indicators work fine when engine is...

www.t6forum.com

They look mega (IMHO). I'm such a sucker for sweeping indicators, I've just put some on my tipper trailer.....

 

[Martin Gibson]

Thats the conclusion that i came to as well @catfood12 ,i did ponder the v3's for a while but i think even if i had got some,i would have still ending up taking them back out and fitting oem's. I know the cost is about 4 times dearer but they look fantastic to me. I have been buying the parts for the upgrade and am just waiting on a couple of bits then hopefully it will be getting done. I have never heard anyone say they regretted fitting oem but i have now heard a couple of people that are unhappy with the v3's and yes i am the same with the sequential indicators,love them

 

[Gemini]

Well this happened to our T6 last week!!!!!!!!!!! To say the wife was unhappy when it got hit at work was an understatement. Anyhow , whist its being repaired I'm updating the standard factory lights and as the heading suggest should we opt for the V2 or V3 of Transporter HQ's headlamps?

Thanks

Andy.

 

[Deaky]

Well this happened to our T6 last week!!!!!!!!!!! To say the wife was unhappy when it got hit at work was an understatement. Anyhow , whist its being repaired I'm updating the standard factory lights and as the heading suggest should we opt for the V2 or V3 of Transporter HQ's headlamps?

Thanks

Andy.

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Ouch..... every cloud though. Have a search. This has been covered loads.

 

[RichDavies82]

Well this happened to our T6 last week!!!!!!!!!!! To say the wife was unhappy when it got hit at work was an understatement. Anyhow , whist its being repaired I'm updating the standard factory lights and as the heading suggest should we opt for the V2 or V3 of Transporter HQ's headlamps?

Thanks

Andy.

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V2’s for me. Firstly, that’s what I have so slightly biased. Secondly, in my opinion, they look a bit odd as there’s just an empty space where the indicator should go. Thirdly, I’ve read a few stories where people have almost had accidents at roundabouts due to the indicators not being bright enough in bright day light!

The V3’s however have a nice diffused DRL which makes them look cool AF!

 

[DXX]

V2 are good if you tidy up the wiring loom, threads on this forum.
Some complaining about the V3 performance in comparison with the V2.

 

[cgtmiles]

I have V3 and I’m happy with them although I am a bit paranoid after reading others comments that people can’t see my indicators. Funny really because the amount of people driving round now that seem to think they are an optional extra obviously don’t care whether other drivers know what they are doing anyway! Anyway, I have the parts to put the sequential indicators in the mirrors so I’ll do that after the summer and then there will be another forward facing indicator.

Whichever you choose it might be worth upgrading the bulbs while you are at it. I bought my V3’s with the upgraded lamps (not the LEDs as they are technically legal) but have since bought the set from the link below which come with good recommendations. I will fit them next time I have the bumper off

Transporterhq (THQ) Aftermarket Replacement Headlights

My V3's and a set of HIDs arrived today. Now I'm going to have to have a good argument with myself over what is most important. I was planning to fix a motorcycle this weekend.

www.t6forum.com

 

[fezza68]

V2s with hid's in get my vote.