H4 To H7 Upgrade

[CAB]

Bit confusing, but here is an aftermarket set:

2019 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T6 O/S Drivers Right Front Headlight Headlamp | eBay

For Sale is a right headlight, removed from a 2019 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 5 Door Van. <br> <br> <p><b>All headlights come with a 12 month mechanical breakdown warranty.</b></p>.

www.ebay.co.uk

They look like THQ v1 or v2 or similar style, which I think are twin H7. But the title misleadingly says only the RHS!

Anyway, caveat emptor

 

[CAB]

LHS here, some scratching??

Volkswagen Transporter Passenger Side Front Headlight 2017 Model | eBay

Volkswagen Transporter Passenger Side Front Headlight 2017 Model. Condition is Used. Collection in person only. All damage is shown in the pictures. Was hard to picture as the damage is surface scratches, which can be seen, as well as markings that can be polished off. Message me if you have any...

www.ebay.co.uk

Edit: cheap, but collection only, Stanmore.

 

[peter1987t]

1005 and 1006 for left and right side. The letter will designate the age. A oldest, B second oldest etc.....the early one will have the older drl bulb holder which is prone to burning out

This helps a lot!!

So these are the oldest and will most likely need DRL fitting replacement?

Total costs:
- They go for 80 euro's a piece, might get a better deal if bought together. = €160,-

Left + right OSRAM night breaker h7 LED Gen2 = 2x €99,95 = 200,- ? Or just 2 in total?


Any additional things? Adapters needed?
Not sure where i can get the DRL fix done, sounds like the dealer knows his price.


Are there units which dont require the DRL fix?

Thanks

 

[Sackmycook]

It's not necessarily needed to replace the Drl holders, if they're not burnt out. I had older models and they were fine.

 

[Sackmycook]

I'm not sure when the Drl fix version came out, probably C od D designate I should think. You can test fit before putting the bumper back on to make sure everything works fine.

 

[CAB]

This helps a lot!!

So these are the oldest and will most likely need DRL fitting replacement?

Total costs:
- They go for 80 euro's a piece, might get a better deal if bought together. = €160,-

Left + right OSRAM night breaker h7 LED Gen2 = 2x €99,95 = 200,- ? Or just 2 in total?


Any additional things? Adapters needed?
Not sure where i can get the DRL fix done, sounds like the dealer knows his price.


Are there units which dont require the DRL fix?

Thanks

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I'm not sure when the Drl fix version came out, probably C od D designate I should think. You can test fit before putting the bumper back on to make sure everything works fine.

F and G

 

[CAB]

This helps a lot!!

So these are the oldest and will most likely need DRL fitting replacement?

Total costs:
- They go for 80 euro's a piece, might get a better deal if bought together. = €160,-

Left + right OSRAM night breaker h7 LED Gen2 = 2x €99,95 = 200,- ? Or just 2 in total?


Any additional things? Adapters needed?
Not sure where i can get the DRL fix done, sounds like the dealer knows his price.


Are there units which dont require the DRL fix?

Thanks

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There's a long thread on DRL holders, if you are confident to wire them in it is apparently straightforward, I'm not so I found a new replacement unit.

 

[thebuzz555]

There's a long thread on DRL holders, if you are confident to wire them in it is apparently straightforward, I'm not so I found a new replacement unit.

Yeah they are mega easy to wire. I've got two sets as I bought prefix A, which I had to repair so they're staying in the van. Then I bought a set of prefix E but realised they've still got the older style DRL holders, they'll be up for sale soon.

 

[Sackmycook]

It's an alphabet lottery !!

 

[peter1987t]

Yeah they are mega easy to wire. I've got two sets as I bought prefix A, which I had to repair so they're staying in the van. Then I bought a set of prefix E but realised they've still got the older style DRL holders, they'll be up for sale soon.

I might be interested, depending on the price and if you would be able to ship to the Netherlands. Ill send you a PM

 

[Sackmycook]

There is difference between LHD and RHD lights I believe, if your driving a Euro van

 

[CAB]

I might be interested, depending on the price and if you would be able to ship to the Netherlands. Ill send you a PM

There was a LHD set for sale, have a search through.

 

[peter1987t]

Okay a last Check

I can buy a set of h7 headlights with F markings for 200 euro's.

By comparison, a h7 unit with LED lights in them, how is that compared to a full LED head unit? By percentage?

Like units equiped with LED: H4 =20%, H7 = 70% Full led = 100%?

How should i look at it?

I wonder if i should go with the h7 or LED matrix 6.1 look full LED. €450 vs €850 ish

 

[Lubrown]

Okay a last Check

I can buy a set of h7 headlights with F markings for 200 euro's.

By comparison, a h7 unit with LED lights in them, how is that compared to a full LED head unit? By percentage?

Like units equiped with LED: H4 =20%, H7 = 70% Full led = 100%?

How should i look at it?

I wonder if i should go with the h7 or LED matrix 6.1 look full LED. €450 vs €850 ish

THQ should be bringing out their full LED lamp units for T6 soon (unless they already did and I missed it). I’d go for those looking at the video of them, just my 2p worth.

 

[peter1987t]

Much Appreciated, any reasons why you would recommend them over others?

I was looking at these:

T6.1 Look Volledig LED Matrix Koplampen voor VW Transporter T6

Bent u op zoek naar auto onderdelen, automaterialen en accessoires? Dan kunt u deze voordelig online bestellen bij www.DejavuCars.eu

www.dejavucars.eu

Would be curious to your opinion. The units on the Transporter HQ site seem to be quite a bit more expensive.

 

[Cuffy]

Much Appreciated, any reasons why you would recommend them over others?

Probably as alot of people have had dealings with THQ (UK based) over companies based on the continent.

 

[Lubrown]

Much Appreciated, any reasons why you would recommend them over others?

I was looking at these:

T6.1 Look Volledig LED Matrix Koplampen voor VW Transporter T6

Bent u op zoek naar auto onderdelen, automaterialen en accessoires? Dan kunt u deze voordelig online bestellen bij www.DejavuCars.eu

www.dejavucars.eu

Would be curious to your opinion. The units on the Transporter HQ site seem to be quite a bit more expensive.

As Cuffy says, THQ are a well known seller where I am and these lights will be their fourth(?) generation so they should know what they are up to with them.

Having said that those others you list also look good and are based in your country so probably better value for you now import duties are back on the menu - didn’t originally spot you were in the Netherlands (or Netherworld as my auto-correct kept wanting to call it!).

 

[TheGrapeEscape]

Is there anyone round the Sheffield area with vcds that could enable the full beam & dipped to be on together??

I'm also after someone to do this, in the Midlands/Tamworth way?

 

[CAB]

I'm also after someone to do this, in the Midlands/Tamworth way?

You can do it with Carista - you get a free month to make changes when you buy it, just need to register for the beta version.

I think after the month, if you cancel the subscription then it still works as a reader, you just can't make changes. I might be wrong on that though, I've not needed to use it since.

 

[BoroBoy]

You can do it with Carista - you get a free month to make changes when you buy it, just need to register for the beta version.

I think after the month, if you cancel the subscription then it still works as a reader, you just can't make changes. I might be wrong on that though, I've not needed to use it since.

@CAB - How do you register for the beta version of Carista?