Headlights - Discussion and Questions

[mgrobins]

So what is the consensus for the OSRAM Night Breaker Halogens (H7 bulb for low/dipped beam) compared to the stock light?

I find the standard light to be quite dim. Also seems quite yellow. What are the OEM bulb specs?

I don't use high beam too often due to issues of oncoming traffic on the darker roads I drive so a solid low beam bulb is what I'm after.

[kamold]

Nightbreaker or Philips Extreme Power are worthwhile upgrades imho. They do make a difference. Not like HID of course but the best you can legally do to stock halogens.

[veew]

So what is the consensus for the OSRAM Night Breaker Halogens (H7 bulb for low/dipped beam) compared to the stock light?

I find the standard light to be quite dim. Also seems quite yellow. What are the OEM bulb specs?

I don't use high beam too often due to issues of oncoming traffic on the darker roads I drive so a solid low beam bulb is what I'm after.

My experiences are documented on page 3: http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...s-87200-3.html

There is an improvement as Kamold stated but certainly nothing comes close to xenons.

I'm currently collecting more information about the aftermarket WP lamp bixenon headlights such as pictures and videos of their light output, I will post them up when I get them. In the meantime, for those interested in a potential GB, please express it in this thread. If we have 20 EOIs then I'll start up a formal GB.

[mgrobins]

Depending on the degree of improvement I would be interested. I don't drive as far afield of the city as some here so it's more of a 'want' than 'need' . Especially if the Halogen upgrade actually helps enough.

[tomcat225]

Interested if I don't have to take the bumper off lol

[siu_loong_bao]

I am looking to change my factory HID globes to a more whiter appearance, maybe something in either 6000k or 8000k. Can anyone confirm if the Mark 7 R uses D3S globes and if any error codes will appear by doing this? Thanks in advance.

[veew]

Interested if I don't have to take the bumper off lol

Mate you don't have to remove it from the car: Removing front bumper - GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum

Also I've added more details, pics and video links to post 88.

[mgrobins]

I'll get myself a set of the H7 Night Breakers for regular night time driving. They should be whiter at 4k than the stock candles I hope!

Followed Veew's steps and bought from JJCDirect in the UK which is about $15 cheaper than the Australian ebay sellers.

Looking at my manual I guess the bulbs are a twist out removal and simply lock back in (I've only ordered the H7s for low beam).

[tomcat225]

Also I've added more details, pics and video links to post 88.

Great work veew that's awesome info and price sounds great too


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[Flipper]

I'm currently collecting more information about the aftermarket WP lamp bixenon headlights such as pictures and videos of their light output, I will post them up when I get them. In the meantime, for those interested in a potential GB, please express it in this thread. If we have 20 EOIs then I'll start up a formal GB.

I'm interested in a set to suit a GTI, the headlights are the only real issue I have with the car it doesn't help coming from my last car with active headlights.
If anyone is looking for Osram Night Breakers Powerbulbs.com have them on special for $30 delivered.