TransporterHQ (THQ) Aftermarket Headlights

[dubber36]

4300K is OEM xenon temperature. We have a Tig with bi-xenons and they are just right. Above that you get the bluish tinge that looks sharp, but actually puts less light on the road.

No one ever commented about the DRLs and indicators on the V1 and 2. When the 3 came out, many people commented about how poor they were. I've seen a few out on the road and would agree with them.

I'm pretty sure that V2's still need coding as they are essentially the same as V1's with a different indicator light.

 

[andys]

That's the reason I went for the all black "Ltd edition" V3s as they've gone back to a transparent diffuser for the DRL/indicators which is much more visible like the V2s.

 

[Pete24]

@dubber36 many thanks for the update, and all the effort you have put in on this; apologies for adding further posts to an already massive thread.

I will definitely be going THQ lights with LED H1 and HID H7. I just need to decide on THQ V2 or V3, and (as I have a T5.1) whether I take a punt on the 55w 4300k versions of the HID bulbs you have....they may not cause the same issue you had and, in theory, provide more light. I might give xenonbulbs a call and see what they advise

 

[DXX]

Thomas Edison would roll in his grave, different bulb discussion started on Page 2, now on Page 76 and still searching for the Holy Grail.

 

[Pete24]

Hahaha, such is the witchcraft that is the electrical system's of today's cars!

 

[S700]

Pics aren’t great but I installed the H1 LEDs to my V3’s today alongside the H7 LEDs.

(T5.1 but same principle)

Dipped beam


Dipped and main

 

[nbqqit]

Having been disappointed with every LED bulb in dipped beam, I came across these whilst looking at upgrades for out Polo's headlights.

I feel I've just about tried every option for these lights and concluded that HIDs get the best from them, however, if someone would like to give them a go and report back...

H7 Twenty20 Projector LED Headlight Bulbs (Pair)

The ideal LED upgrades for your projector headlights. H7 LED projector bulbs are 300% brighter than standard halogen bulbs and are designed for maximum vision.

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk

So here they are in travelin-lite light.
they are brighter and have a wider beam than the philips led I replaced then with.
No warning lights on the dash and no loss of dab

 

[Mooncat]

So here they are in travelin-lite light.
they are brighter and have a wider beam than the philips led I replaced then with.
No warning lights on the dash and no loss of dabView attachment 103525View attachment 103524

I think you need to check the bulbs are fitted correctly as there's something weird going on with that light pattern (and I don't mean the different heights between the OS and NS lights). You appear to have a second 'kick up' extending above where the cut off should be. It almost looks like you have two sets of headlights - one set of projectors and a second set of reflectors.

 

[nbqqit]

I think you need to check the bulbs are fitted correctly as there's something weird going on with that light pattern (and I don't mean the different heights between the OS and NS lights). You appear to have a second 'kick up' extending above where the cut off should be. It almost looks like you have two sets of headlights - one set of projectors and a second set of reflectors.

thanks for the advice will have a play with the bulbs

 

[Pete24]

So I have my new THQ V2s on the bench and I'm trying to fit their LED H1 bulbs, but I'm really struggling to clip the retaining clip over the bulb. I can hook one side in ok but I can't for the life of me hook the other! Anyone else had the same problem or can offer some tips?

 

[Pewt]

Have you taken the ring off the bulb and fitted that to the light first?

 

[Pete24]

Have you taken the ring off the bulb and fitted that to the light first?

Wow thank you! Had no idea you could take the ring off, that was easier. How do you then ensure correct bulb orientation?

 

[Pewt]

It does not need to be like say a H4 bulb............park up against a wall when it's dark and rotate the bulb until the shadows are gone.

 

[Pete24]

LED Headlight Bulb Orientation Guide - GO Performance

One of the most common questions we hear every day is what orientation should my LED bulb face? LED's are “directional” light sources, which means they emit lig

goperformance.helpscoutdocs.com

I guess aiming the LEDs at 3o'clock & 9 o'clock is a good start from reading this link.

Thanks again!

 

[dubber36]

Yep, the bulb should be vertical with the LEDs facing horizontally.

 

[Pete24]

Has anyone with THQ V2 lights fitted to a T5.1 successfully coded their lights so dipped bulbs stay on with main beam?

I have the camper in for a service and the mechanic has looked at the coding and has been unsuccessful. THQ have also just reported there is no capability to do it with this particular combination of van and light. Not even with a harness adaptor. How annoying

 

[S700]

Has anyone with THQ V2 lights fitted to a T5.1 successfully coded their lights so dipped bulbs stay on with main beam?

I have the camper in for a service and the mechanic has looked at the coding and has been unsuccessful. THQ have also just reported there is no capability to do it with this particular combination of van and light. Not even with a harness adaptor. How annoying

Mine does it but I've got V3.

 

[rover220]

Has anyone with THQ V2 lights fitted to a T5.1 successfully coded their lights so dipped bulbs stay on with main beam?

I have the camper in for a service and the mechanic has looked at the coding and has been unsuccessful. THQ have also just reported there is no capability to do it with this particular combination of van and light. Not even with a harness adaptor. How annoying

Can be done but needs a wire bridging across the stalk iirc. Same as if you'd upgraded to caravelle or shuttle lights

 

[Pete24]

Can be done but needs a wire bridging across the stalk iirc. Same as if you'd upgraded to caravelle or shuttle lights

I don't suppose it can be done by someone or somewhere you know?

 

[Pete24]

Can be done but needs a wire bridging across the stalk iirc. Same as if you'd upgraded to caravelle or shuttle lights

You mean this little mod?

How to fit Caravelle Headlights & HID's

I purchased a set of 'velle h/lights from Mr Baxter and wanted to put in HID's. The HID...

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