taztastic wrote:

.... or nobs in Audis with the DRL's bypassed to be full on a night

I wondered why modern Audis seem to be dazzling me more these days!  Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White

Mona Geeza wrote:

Cheapest way is to eat carrots then you can see in the dark.

Aside from the obvious RTFM, how much of a pain in the ar is it to change the bulbs to these nightbreaker bulbs?

Also, how much for dipped and main bulbs and where is the cheapest place to buy? LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

Easy peasy to change, take the whole light unit out and do it on the bench, dont fiddle with the lights still fitted to the car. Two bolts on the top of the lamp and a twisty plastic thing on the rear.

Halfords own brand extreme type bulbs are fine, if it is not apparent, ask about two for one offer, they nearly always sell at this offer.

taztastic wrote:

Easy peasy to change, take the whole light unit out and do it on the bench, dont fiddle with the lights still fitted to the car. Two bolts on the top of the lamp and a twisty plastic thing on the rear.

Halfords own brand extreme type bulbs are fine, if it is not apparent, ask about two for one offer, they nearly always sell at this offer.

Got some Ultra Brilliance bulbs from Halfords today. They are the best bulbs in the range and increase brightness by up to 120% apparently.

£54 for both dipped bulbs fitted by Halfords. I paid for fitting because I am lazy and have zero patience with such things.

I will report back after I have been out for a spin after dark. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

Just got back from a drive around. Went through town and down some dark country lanes before a quick blast down the A38.



The difference is biblical. Well worth the cost  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

The Doctor wrote:

Just got back from a drive around. Went through town and down some dark country lanes before a quick blast down the A38.



The difference is biblical. Well worth the cost

Now all you need to do is buy some canbus rated LEDs for the side lights because as I found out when I fitted the +120s the standard side lights now look a dirty dingy yellow in comparison, a few quid on flea bay will get you some brilliant white units that do justice to your lamps  2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

2016 Subaru Outback SE 2.0 diesel SE Premium Lineartronic Sold 2024 after 8 years and 80k miles . Best Car I ever owned !

2023 Toyota Hilux invincible X 2.8 Auto .

MartynB, I had a quick look at those on ebay and are there any additional bits needed or do they simply use the existing fitting?

There is a bewildering variation of them so short of RTFM, can you provide a link to the correct type on ebay? LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-8-LED-501-T1...43a92b4781


No problems with these Doctor. they are a straight swap, wedge fitting, old one out, new one in, omly thing to watch is there is a right and wrong way to put the LED unit in as it has a + and - input , unlike a traditional lamp, they look well bright ! 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

2016 Subaru Outback SE 2.0 diesel SE Premium Lineartronic Sold 2024 after 8 years and 80k miles . Best Car I ever owned !

2023 Toyota Hilux invincible X 2.8 Auto .

Just ordered them

Is it 50/50 guess work with the +/- thing or does the existing socket on the FL2 state which way around it goes (just out of curiosity)  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

It's guess work so put your headlight unit almost into position and plug in the main socket and then try your side lights before bolting the headlight into position ( my money is on one side ok the other needs a swap )

I will let you know  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

MartynB wrote:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-8-LED-501-T10-W5W-WEDGE-CANBUS-NO-ERROR-SIDE-LIGHTS-/290600994689?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43a92b4781


No problems with these Doctor. they are a straight swap, wedge fitting, old one out, new one in, omly thing to watch is there is a right and wrong way to put the LED unit in as it has a + and - input , unlike a traditional lamp, they look well bright !

I got these but could not get them to fit in the bulb holder as the plastic moulding of the light was slightly to wide for the bulb holder. 

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