Headlights main beam

[calimera]

As stated by other T6 owners the main headlights are poor . We have only recently discovered how poor when driving the country lanes round us . In fact managed to knock the passengers wing mirror ,needed a new plastic mouldings to the back. The hedge/ stone wall jumped at us.
Is there any value in changing the bulb ? If so ,what ?
Many thanks
Mandy.
Happy Christmas & great Cali adventures in 2017 everyone
Xx

 

[larrylamb]

Hi, I have fitted these lamps, definitely brighter and a cooler white than the original lamps. Easy enough to change.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NMEEV9W/?tag=eliteelect-21
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MZQUU70/?tag=eliteelect-21
Best check T6 lamps are the same fitment as T5 first.

 

[Loz]

You could fit an H7 HID upgrade kit to main beam only.
I did this to Mrs Loz's previous Smart and they were amazing.

 

[Stoneybroke]

You could fit an H7 HID upgrade kit to main beam only.
I did this to Mrs Loz's previous Smart and they were amazing.

It's that just new bulbs, or something extra?

 

[Fast Freddie]

You may need to check which headlamp bulbs you have, the manual lists H7 and H4. The bulbs you might want to upgrade to will need to be of the correcting type I think.

 

[Loz]

It's that just new bulbs, or something extra?

Lamp and ballast that plugs into the same plug, I had to drill a hole to bring the cable out to mount the ballast next to the light but it comes with cables long enough to do it neatly.

This is the current version of them http://www.hids4u.co.uk/H7-HIDS4U-Stealth-35W-Xenon-HID-Conversion-Kit.html
Also I think you will get a discount if you use the code STRATHY at checkout.

 

[Stoneybroke]

You may need to check which headlamp bulbs you have, the manual lists H7 and H4. The bulbs you might want to upgrade to will need to be of the correcting type I think.

I think it's H7 for the twin headlights (part of my exterior package upgrade on the Beach); H4 (twin element) for the standard single headlight.

 

[Fast Freddie]

Yep my T6 Beach without the upgrade is an H4 so that would make sense.

 

[mlacar]

What about option to upgarde do LED lights? Do you need anything more to do / change or just new lights?

 

[daveyboydanger]

What about option to upgarde do LED lights? Do you need anything more to do / change or just new lights?

I wondered that. About £550 a piece on eBay.

 

[mlacar]

Yes I know, but is it possible to just change it?

 

[daveyboydanger]

Yes I know, but is it possible to just change it?

Yes I know too. That's why I was wondering with you about whether it's possible.

 

[Stuart]

I'm sure hazzydayz did a proper upgrade for the T5 and the cost was around £3k!

 

[daveyboydanger]

I'm sure hazzdayz did a proper upgrade for the T5 and the cost was around £3k!

 

[mlacar]

So you need more to do, not just change the headlights?

 

[Stuart]

Just had a look and not actually that bad..
http://hazzydayz.com/genuine-t6-full-led-headlight-upgrade-supply--fit-7862-p.asp

 

[Hotel California]

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/aftermarket-headlight-upgrade.16594/

 

[Stuart]

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/aftermarket-headlight-upgrade.16594/

Thanks! Was just going to look for that thread

Edit: actually it's not the one I was thinking of. It was this one:
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/xenons-and-fogs-fitted.1580/

 

[Loz]

You will also need the self levelling sensors and headlight washers.

 

[Bigted]

Changing the bulbs will help - nightbreakers have a good reputation and made a difference in a skoda I had

 

[Fast Freddie]

Changing the bulbs will help - nightbreakers have a good reputation and made a difference in a skoda I had

Did they last very long? - they seem to indicate half the normal life of a non upgraded bulb.

 

[Bigted]

I did not go for the super bright one - I think they were +30%. They seemed to last ok. I think the brighter you go the shorter the life though, so it's a case of finding the balance.