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hey, im quite new to the forum just got my 6n2 GTI back on the road but i hate my sidelight bulbs and my full beam bulbs, they are a dirty yellow, anybody know where i can get some white ones ??????

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cheers mate, what about the main beam bulbs ??
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dipped beams go with these:

http://www.hids4u.co.uk/6000k-replaceme ... pr-11.html

and if you want proper full beams to match your dipped beams go for these in 6000k:

http://www.hids4u.co.uk/h1-35w-pro-plus ... -pr-1.html
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Ive just upgraded to these too.Abit of a fiddle to fit but be patient and it'll come together im sure.A tip too is to test them before reconecting them to headlight as they're polarity contious so it's a 50/50 chance either of them could be around the wrong way.Another nice bulb upgrade i did was the rear number plate bulbs to L.E.Ds much like the new range of BMW cars it makes it seem alittle more modern.Heres the link just incase you're interested and they take 2 minutes to fit.

http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/37mm-leds-fe ... -1496.html
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Bradley wrote:
Tim_GTi wrote:these ones mate:
Another nice bulb upgrade i did was the rear number plate bulbs to L.E.Ds much like the new range of BMW cars it makes it seem alittle more modern.Heres the link just incase you're interested and they take 2 minutes to fit.

http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/37mm-leds-fe ... -1496.html
You had any problems with these Brad? I've heard they can be quite temperamental
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Hey Tim na i havent had any problems at all,my brother also has them in his S3.Im not sure what can make them tempramental,its just a straight swap for the standard bulb.Possible poorly made batch with dry joints or something?.Been fine for my brother and i,i think you shold get some go well with your HID's and sidelights 8)
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I am also looking to upgrade my lights so am I right in saying that....

Sidelights - Get these
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ultimate-501 ... -1677.html

Dipped Beams - Get these
http://www.hids4u.co.uk/6000k-replaceme ... pr-11.html

and.... Full Beams - Get these :)
http://www.hids4u.co.uk/h1-35w-pro-plus ... -pr-1.html

Thanks for the links Tim :)
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Tim_GTi wrote:
Bradley wrote:
Tim_GTi wrote:these ones mate:
Another nice bulb upgrade i did was the rear number plate bulbs to L.E.Ds much like the new range of BMW cars it makes it seem alittle more modern.Heres the link just incase you're interested and they take 2 minutes to fit.

http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/37mm-leds-fe ... -1496.html
You had any problems with these Brad? I've heard they can be quite temperamental
the general problem is water getting into the fitting and the LED lights getting damp - they corrode and short. That happened to a few sets on mine, even with different bulb holders.
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Ah i see,ill have it see how mine last over time.Only thing i could say may be worth doing alex is to put a sleeve of clear heatshrink over the board area of the LED's that way the LED will still illuminate and the heatshrink will keep the moisture off of the circuit board.Or add an additional O ring around the holder?.
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6N2 GTI 00 wrote:I am also looking to upgrade my lights so am I right in saying that....

Sidelights - Get these
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ultimate-501 ... -1677.html

Dipped Beams - Get these
http://www.hids4u.co.uk/6000k-replaceme ... pr-11.html

and.... Full Beams - Get these :)
http://www.hids4u.co.uk/h1-35w-pro-plus ... -pr-1.html

Thanks for the links Tim :)
Yes bang on Ben. The full beams are an expensive upgrade but are damn worth it. two sets of HIDs gets you through any situation. It's a worthy investment as well because you can take them out and put them in your next car if need be.
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Cheers for that Tim :)
They are next on the ever growing list 8)

Ben,
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