White number plate bulbs - please advise

[MTRL]

I am looking to buy bright white number plate bulbs, I dont want LED's because of the heat and resistance issues.

Does anybody have a source/link for bulbs that will fit my 2005 3 door sport?

I have seen the below link but the description states it only fits 2006 onwards....gutted, these seem a reasonable price.

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

Thanks guys.

 

[audicruiser]

Got LED bulbs in mine, no heat or bulb out issues at all...

 

[MattyW19]

I am looking to buy bright white number plate bulbs, I dont want LED's because of the heat and resistance issues.

Does anybody have a source/link for bulbs that will fit my 2005 3 door sport?

I have seen the below link but the description states it only fits 2006 onwards....gutted, these seem a reasonable price.

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

Thanks guys.

I've purchased these and installed them on my 11 a3. I only have one in at the moment (due to a rounded screw) and they seem to give off the BMW look - A very slight tint of blue.

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/new-a3...3-2010-number-plate-lights-3.html#post1423502

Personally I think they will fit, just an item listing error?

 

[MTRL]

Got LED bulbs in mine, no heat or bulb out issues at all...

Thanks, my other hesitation was that LED's may be over bright for a number plate, how do you find yours, not too bright?

LED's seem cheap enough to buy on ebay anyway so its worth a test to see if I like them I reckon but id be much happier with xenon bulbs if anybody has seen any that will fit.

 

[MTRL]

Personally I think they will fit, just an item listing error?

I hope so because these are the ones I would like to install. I could give both a try, cant go wrong then!

 

[MattyW19]

Thanks, my other hesitation was that LED's may be over bright for a number plate, how do you find yours, not too bright?

LED's seem cheap enough to buy on ebay anyway so its worth a test to see if I like them I reckon but id be much happier with xenon bulbs if anybody has seen any that will fit.

Just done a little bit of research, and they will fit. Your 2005 bulbs are the same as all models of the current 8P A3 2003-Current.

In my opinion, LED's look too bright and stand out a mile off. I use to like them, but after awhile they were just too bright and didn't look right. I'd 100% recommend the blue bulbs - They will take about a week to arrive though!

Hope this helps!

 

[MTRL]

Just done a little bit of research, and they will fit. Your 2005 bulbs are the same as all models of the current 8P A3 2003-Current.

In my opinion, LED's look too bright and stand out a mile off. I use to like them, but after awhile they were just too bright and didn't look good. I'd 100% recommend the blue bulbs.

Hope this helps!

Brilliant, im in!

Thanks a lot for advice, just brought a set. under £12 delivered from the US got to be a winner!

 

[MattyW19]

Haha no worries!

Yeah I thought they were brilliant for the money including postage! You might find that the screws are quite soft when your removing them and can round easily - So if you need new screws, I've used these - Z216 HPI RACING BUTTON HEAD SCREW M3X15mm (HEX SOCKET/4pcs) - NEW GENUINE PART! | eBay

 

[MTRL]

Ah good to know! Thanks.
What would we do without ebay?!

 

[audicruiser]

Thanks, my other hesitation was that LED's may be over bright for a number plate, how do you find yours, not too bright?

LED's seem cheap enough to buy on ebay anyway so its worth a test to see if I like them I reckon but id be much happier with xenon bulbs if anybody has seen any that will fit.

No mine look OEM and not to bright as they only have 3 LEDs in not 18 like some!!! They were £10 off E-bay...

 

[cloughy]

Trups supplied my led number plate bulbs, very pleased with the look, very similar to the BMW I got rid of