Upgraded headlight loom Vs led bulbs?

So, the standard h4 bulbs on my golf are dim. I've ordered a headlight loom kit to improve the voltage. However, the car also came with some led bulbs with fans but in for cooling. These seem a lot brighter than the standard bulbs, but not sure how legal they are.

Should I take the standard bulbs + new loom, led bulbs + existing loom, or go mad and use led bulbs with the new loom?

Honestly not sure which is best for safety/visibility and not getting the ire of the police!

I’d say try the upgraded loom and get some decent H4 bulbs such as osram nightbreakers and see how it is-that’s as good as the standard lights can be.
As you say, LED’s weren’t  legal for MoT, although some of the newer technologies might be?


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Mike 16vG60 said

I’d say try the upgraded loom and get some decent H4 bulbs such as osram nightbreakers and see how it is-that’s as good as the standard lights can be.
As you say, LED’s weren’t  legal for MoT, although some of the newer technologies might be?


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To add to that you want to install Headlamp relays, they will improve the Current/Voltage to the Bulb

You can make your own loom, or get one off of ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/124148130601







Here is a great DIY.
http://cabby-info.com/Files/RelayingTheHeadlights.pdf




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