TransporterHQ (THQ) Aftermarket Headlights
Had a call from THQ yesterday to say they had been delayed a week due to ‘high winds at sea’. So probably towards the end of next week, hopefully. Can’t wait.
So close to pushing the button on a set of these. Having watched the installation video by THQ I've convinced myself I'll be able to install them myself despite being a diy douche! Can anyone who's fitted the previous lights explain if I need to have a degree in electrics to fit the added loom or is it as simple as the basic light connectors? Cheers.
Looking forward to the pics. Are they the black or the chrome?
I totally am not a little bit excited about this.....
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Mine came today as well,just waiting for the solows now then its a trip down to thq for them all to be fitted along with the arbs and the wheels...
Got a pair of V2’s in black today.
The bulbs fitted as supplied: Osram, H7 & H1 both 55w. In addition I received 2x twin packs of loose Limastar Powervision Halogens (Xenon effect) Super White H7s. When I enquired with Trans’ HQ they said it was shipped by mistake, just keep???
Really not sure where the earlier comment about 100W bulbs / legality came from??
Build quality is good with the exception of:
1. The wiring which could do with some extra sheathing - easily done without affecting the warranty (no chopping required).
2. One of the ‘boxes’ for the LEDs is attached with cable ties, a bit shoddy but possible to improve.
3. The ‘boxes’ for the LEDs are obviously not water proof, I suspect for cooling reasons, therefore I’m not sure how reliable they will be with road spray / salt.
I suspect changing bulbs is going to be a head light out job, the H1 is certainly set deep in the body of the head light, hard enough to get it out and back in with it on the sofa!
The beam adjustment screws are mounted on the back and would require a mirror to read the directions (up / down / in / out). I’m going to make a label and put this in a better place.
I’ve just hooked them up in the dark resting under the bonnet with the loom adapters providing the extension.
The lights are bright, crisp white. As they are not installed properly I haven’t driven but there is a big difference between the old H4 and the new THQ V2.
The side lights are made up of 17 LEDs projected through a diffuser, at night it is possible to pick out the indidivual LEDs but not in the daytime.
Indicators are pretty smart.
No canbus errors.
I fitted THQ LED fog lights today, also a big improvement on the standard lights.
Given that the bulb changes will be a real pain I’d like to know if somebody can recommend a better (reliable & bright) bulb that the Chinese Osrams that are fitted?
The bulbs fitted as supplied: Osram, H7 & H1 both 55w. In addition I received 2x twin packs of loose Limastar Powervision Halogens (Xenon effect) Super White H7s. When I enquired with Trans’ HQ they said it was shipped by mistake, just keep???
Really not sure where the earlier comment about 100W bulbs / legality came from??
Build quality is good with the exception of:
1. The wiring which could do with some extra sheathing - easily done without affecting the warranty (no chopping required).
2. One of the ‘boxes’ for the LEDs is attached with cable ties, a bit shoddy but possible to improve.
3. The ‘boxes’ for the LEDs are obviously not water proof, I suspect for cooling reasons, therefore I’m not sure how reliable they will be with road spray / salt.
I suspect changing bulbs is going to be a head light out job, the H1 is certainly set deep in the body of the head light, hard enough to get it out and back in with it on the sofa!
The beam adjustment screws are mounted on the back and would require a mirror to read the directions (up / down / in / out). I’m going to make a label and put this in a better place.
I’ve just hooked them up in the dark resting under the bonnet with the loom adapters providing the extension.
The lights are bright, crisp white. As they are not installed properly I haven’t driven but there is a big difference between the old H4 and the new THQ V2.
The side lights are made up of 17 LEDs projected through a diffuser, at night it is possible to pick out the indidivual LEDs but not in the daytime.
Indicators are pretty smart.
No canbus errors.
I fitted THQ LED fog lights today, also a big improvement on the standard lights.
Given that the bulb changes will be a real pain I’d like to know if somebody can recommend a better (reliable & bright) bulb that the Chinese Osrams that are fitted?
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Could you post a before and after pic of the mods you intend to carry out,id like to do the same to mine. Ti be fair I've not even opened the box yet to see what theyre like!.
Will do, waiting on some split conduit to be delivered.
HQ Transporter V2 lights, Black complete with bulb upgrade and main beam loom.
before I used the HQ Transporter video to remove bumper on your own ok.
I decided to cover my lights first in good old cling film, didn't want to scratch anything.
as previously mentioned wiring loom looks a bit, well not factory
I wrapped the loom in cloth tape
this it fitted to the existing light connector, the aftermarket connector are a little awkward so ensure good push together and click
Bulb upgrade I bought from HQ
I installed the bulbs one at a time pulled off the connectors they seamed ok connection they are spade terminals with silicone sleeve
I gave each terminal a little squeeze, my opinion only this is not necessary, I don't want these to be loose.
Bit fiddly as you can see, I have fat fingers!
I also dressed the loom on the light with the cloth tape
I then connected light and tested
Installed the light to the van, oh there are 2 x washers supplied taped to the light top on 1 x light only, this is an extra sent from HQ to install with this screw fixing, I didn't find this until the very last minute of the day.
And there you have it light installed
Eat, sleep, rave repeat!
Just a quick edit, I had a issue with the rear V2 lights, spoke with HQ, they have been brilliant all sorted receive next Tuesday, I think the quality of these lights are great bulbs unsure yet I'll post a night shot later.
before I used the HQ Transporter video to remove bumper on your own ok. I decided to cover my lights first in good old cling film, didn't want to scratch anything. as previously mentioned wiring loom looks a bit, well not factory I wrapped the loom in cloth tape this it fitted to the existing light connector, the aftermarket connector are a little awkward so ensure good push together and click Bulb upgrade I bought from HQ I installed the bulbs one at a time pulled off the connectors they seamed ok connection they are spade terminals with silicone sleeve I gave each terminal a little squeeze, my opinion only this is not necessary, I don't want these to be loose. Bit fiddly as you can see, I have fat fingers! I also dressed the loom on the light with the cloth tape I then connected light and tested
Installed the light to the van, oh there are 2 x washers supplied taped to the light top on 1 x light only, this is an extra sent from HQ to install with this screw fixing, I didn't find this until the very last minute of the day.
And there you have it light installed
Eat, sleep, rave repeat!
Just a quick edit, I had a issue with the rear V2 lights, spoke with HQ, they have been brilliant all sorted receive next Tuesday, I think the quality of these lights are great bulbs unsure yet I'll post a night shot later.
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Good walkthrough
Getting mine fitted next Thursday as well as the b14s all done by them can’t wait
Both sides should be on so i assume the dash light is warning you that something is wrong (which it is)
I guess you need to figure out if its a wiring issue or a faulty headlamp ?
Did you fit the aftermarket loom, if you did may be worth reverting to see the outcome or possibly connecting the old lights back up to see if it clears
I guess you need to figure out if its a wiring issue or a faulty headlamp ?
Did you fit the aftermarket loom, if you did may be worth reverting to see the outcome or possibly connecting the old lights back up to see if it clears
This is what mainly puts me off these Chinese lights, almost everyone has problems with them. I notice you had a faulty rear one sent as well @Buzznitro ?
