Pete24
Member
Wow thank you! Had no idea you could take the ring off, that was easier. How do you then ensure correct bulb orientation?
TransporterHQ (THQ) Aftermarket Headlights
Pete24
Member
LED Headlight Bulb Orientation Guide - GO Performance
One of the most common questions we hear every day is what orientation should my LED bulb face? LED's are “directional” light sources, which means they emit lig
goperformance.helpscoutdocs.com
I guess aiming the LEDs at 3o'clock & 9 o'clock is a good start from reading this link.
Thanks again!
Pete24
Member
Has anyone with THQ V2 lights fitted to a T5.1 successfully coded their lights so dipped bulbs stay on with main beam?
I have the camper in for a service and the mechanic has looked at the coding and has been unsuccessful. THQ have also just reported there is no capability to do it with this particular combination of van and light. Not even with a harness adaptor. How annoying
I have the camper in for a service and the mechanic has looked at the coding and has been unsuccessful. THQ have also just reported there is no capability to do it with this particular combination of van and light. Not even with a harness adaptor. How annoying
Mine does it but I've got V3.
Can be done but needs a wire bridging across the stalk iirc. Same as if you'd upgraded to caravelle or shuttle lights
Pete24
Member
I don't suppose it can be done by someone or somewhere you know?
Pete24
Member
You mean this little mod?
How to fit Caravelle Headlights & HID's
I purchased a set of 'velle h/lights from Mr Baxter and wanted to put in HID's. The HID...
No. They are very disappointing after H7's. With HIDs and LEDs however...
I've been looking through here and informing / confusing myself!
The THQ H1s don't fit the THQ V3 T6 lights? So the answer is H7 HIDs and another source of H1 LED?
I've got H7 nightbreakers in the caravelle lights which are quite good, but like candles compared to the factory LEDs on my golf!
Pete24
Member
Well I have finally completed the install of my new headlights! Wasn't the most straightforward of jobs as I wanted the dipped beams on with the main beams, and as I have since learned, this is not as simple on a T5.1. But it has been well worth it because you would never guess it was the same van with the overall improvement in headlights!
I went for the THQ V2s in the end as I prefer the look of the separate indicator to fill what is otherwise a void in the V3s. Plus I was really put off with the reports that the DRL/Indicator on the V3s is not bright enough; I can tell I wont have such problems on the V2s. These pics were taken at 1pm albeit slightly overcast day:
I have to say removing the bumper on a T5.1 is a right ballache! I watched the THQ youtube video on changing lights on a T6 and they made removing the bumper look like a 10min job. 2 hours later I finally had mine off!
I went with the THQ LED H1 bulbs for the main beams and the 35w 4300k HID kit for the H7 dipped beams, and all I can say is.... WOW! What an unbelievable transformation!! Thanks again to @dubber36 and the others for their extensive testing on this thread - this is definitely the sweet spot of bulb/headlight/cost combination.
The last thing I had to do was get the dipped bulbs to remain on with main beam engaged. Apparently a doddle on a T6 - either fit a loom adaptor which THQ supply, or do some quick VCDS coding, but neither an option on a T5.1 with these V2 headlights. So after a bit of research I found a workaround of bridging the headlight switch wire into another wire, located under the steering column. A common mod for those upgrading to the Caravelle H7 headlights apparently. So here is a pic of the wiring mod and the final result:
I went for the THQ V2s in the end as I prefer the look of the separate indicator to fill what is otherwise a void in the V3s. Plus I was really put off with the reports that the DRL/Indicator on the V3s is not bright enough; I can tell I wont have such problems on the V2s. These pics were taken at 1pm albeit slightly overcast day:
I have to say removing the bumper on a T5.1 is a right ballache! I watched the THQ youtube video on changing lights on a T6 and they made removing the bumper look like a 10min job. 2 hours later I finally had mine off!
I went with the THQ LED H1 bulbs for the main beams and the 35w 4300k HID kit for the H7 dipped beams, and all I can say is.... WOW! What an unbelievable transformation!! Thanks again to @dubber36 and the others for their extensive testing on this thread - this is definitely the sweet spot of bulb/headlight/cost combination.
The last thing I had to do was get the dipped bulbs to remain on with main beam engaged. Apparently a doddle on a T6 - either fit a loom adaptor which THQ supply, or do some quick VCDS coding, but neither an option on a T5.1 with these V2 headlights. So after a bit of research I found a workaround of bridging the headlight switch wire into another wire, located under the steering column. A common mod for those upgrading to the Caravelle H7 headlights apparently. So here is a pic of the wiring mod and the final result:
I would never fit HID's or LED's in dipped beam reflectors. Light will scatter and they'll just glare at oncoming traffic. LEDs in main beam should be OK as no one should ever really see them turned on.
Thank you - so both lights on the standard H7s are reflector, whereas dip on the THQs is projector? I think I know what I need to do if that's right! Hugely appreciate all the work done and information shared on this!
Well I’ve read through all 77 pages of this thread got the fact at some point I will be purchasing a set of THQs headlights. I know in the dipped beams the Terminator 35w HID kit is the way to go with no bulb errors. But main beams I can’t seem to see a “Go to” bulb for these. I’m aware some have fitted the THQ H1 led bulbs but have encountered the bulb out error on the dash unless you code it out. Is the quest still ongoing to find the perfect H1 led main beam bulb? Or is it recommended to stick to halogen in these?
Gringo73
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Dubber don't suppose you have a link for the 20/20 leds buddy?
Gringo73
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