Which? Aftermarket Headlight choices

[GCfromVC]

I had some DRL headlights fitted and I was under the impression that all the lamps were LED. Unfortunately I was mistaken as the whole reason I went through the change was to get better driving lights at night. My conversion now has H1 lamps for main beam and H11 for normal driving beam. This all got very confusing when attempting to get led lamps fitted after the fact. I've now opted to get some H11 led lamps and after research I have opted for "Bevinsee" at around £47 for the pair. Tried some cheaper ones previously that were supposed to be error free but wasn't.

I tried the Osram Nightbreakers but they just didn't project far enough.

To be honest the whole thing has been very frustrating. I started to mess with the H1 lamps yesterday and now can't get the spring clip back on.....Nightmare. Bumper may have to come off!!

 

[uv101]

I've got the non LED headlights and in the absence of any other options, I went with Philips Ultinon Pro9000 LED Car Headlight Bulb (H7), set of 2 and I'm pretty happy.
I'm looking to go LED on the H15's nest to sort the remaining yellow lights out.
Pic shows original bulb and new LED

 

[Chippie1]

I've got the non LED headlights and in the absence of any other options, I went with Philips Ultinon Pro9000 LED Car Headlight Bulb (H7), set of 2 and I'm pretty happy.
I'm looking to go LED on the H15's nest to sort the remaining yellow lights out.
Pic shows original bulb and new LED

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Just clicked link and choked when I seen price lol seriously tho are they good any errors? Reason I’m asking is I’m picking up h7 lights on the weekend and am in a pickle of which bulbs to fit? I take it will be roughly same price for h15 ?

 

[dubber36]

Just be aware that no LED bulb is designed to work in reflector headlights. They may well give more output, but they also scatter stray light due to the light source not being equally distributed on the reflector light a halogen bulb is.

 

[Chippie1]

Thanks @dubber36 have read many a thread on lights and you’ve featured on many of them! I like the oem look hence changing from h4 to h7 just want a white looking half decent front end! Any bulbs you would recommend?

 

[uv101]

@dubber36 @Chippie1
The philips bulbs I linked to are pretty much the latest spec.
They do not give any errors and they give the correct beam pattern. They have been designed as a replacement and are not cheap Chinese LEDs. They are expensive, but they work well......
Review on them here which was enough to convince me to give them a try
BulbFacts | Philips Ultinon Pro9000 & Pro5000 LED Headlight Kit Review

 

[T6ARF]

Thanks @dubber36 have read many a thread on lights and you’ve featured on many of them! I like the oem look hence changing from h4 to h7 just want a white looking half decent front end! Any bulbs you would recommend?

@Chippie1 take a look at these…. if you’re upgrading to H7 from H4, you’ll be very impressed with these.

Philips RacingVision GT200 H7 | Twin Car Headlight Bulbs | PowerBulbs UK

The Philips RacingVision GT200 is the brightest halogen car headlight bulb available, granting up to 200 metres extra light. Buy today at PowerBulbs.

www.powerbulbs.com

 

[Long tall John]

Couple of questions on HID bulbs in THQ lights.

1. If THQ are willing to sell LED bulbs for the projectors why don’t they put in HID bulbs which are obviously better?

2. Do HID bulbs in projectors dazzle at all?

 

[david173]

Couple of questions on HID bulbs in THQ lights.

1. If THQ are willing to sell LED bulbs for the projectors why don’t they put in HID bulbs which are obviously better?

2. Do HID bulbs in projectors dazzle at all?

1. I had a chat with them on this, apparently its not something they have considered, they are big fans of the LED bulbs.
2. The projector gives cuts off the beam so you dont get the scatter like you would in a reflector lamp. Beam pattern is perfect

 

[Long tall John]

Nice one, thanks @david173. Now I’ve got to consider whether it’s worth the extra cost over OEM H7’s

 

[The Van Cave]

Nice one, thanks @david173. Now I’ve got to consider whether it’s worth the extra cost over OEM H7’s

The light output and beam pattern from the THQ lights with HID is far superior to OEM H7s with any halogen bulb. Definitely worth the extra money John.

 

[dubber36]

My guess is that they used LED bulbs for two reasons.

1. LED is the option people wish they'd ticked, so this is a way of pretending to have LED headlights.
2. The HID is an untidy installation in comparison.

 

[Long tall John]

I think you’re probably right @dubber36 on both accounts. I must admit the extra gubbings will annoy me a bit and even when strapped down and tidied up, feel will be a bit of a give away come MOT time.

Got to admit I’m a bit of a worrier when it comes to these things and have the same dilemma with tire sizes…. Problem is I do want them though (someone pass me the gun)!

 

[dubber36]

Get yourself a battery cover. That will hide the nearside stuff. The offside ballasts can be pretty well hidden between the headlight and air box.

T5.1 Battery Cover & Fixings

A great way to protect your battery and make the engine bay look better. Suitable for all transporters 10-15. Quality aftermarket part Includes fixings Very easy to fit Protects your battery Made from ABS plastic sent via dpd next day delivery

travelinlite-transporters.co.uk

 

[Long tall John]

Sounds like you’ve got it all “covered”

 

[Hanzs]

I have tried to fit PHILIPS Ultinon Pro9000 to standard H7 headlight of a T6 2016. The light bulb does fit, light pattern is also fine, checked at garage. But I cannot fit the dust cover back in place because it pushes against the back of the heat sink of the lightbulb. How should I fix this?

 

[Steve1978]

I’ve just installed my new transporter hq lights with the HQ bulbs. I have to say. Don’t hesitate. Go and get them! Takes 90 mins to install and is very easy to do on your own as I did. I am not handy at this kind of stuff. Pic isn’t main beam. That’s my normal driving lights. World of difference. I hated driving at nights with my h4

 

[Long tall John]

They charge £100 for fitting the T6.1 but £75 for the T6!

 

[dave_b]

Is an LED in the dipped beam position for the projector THQ headlights legal?

 

[LastBoyScout]

Is an LED in the dipped beam position for the projector THQ headlights legal?

Not road legal. Some do but not legal in UK.