Just ordered these...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-1156-BA15...-CAR-LIGHTS-BULB-/170485930129#ht_2571wt_1130
What the heck, cheep if they work.
Those are 1156 style (base is round metal with nubs for twist lock), the reverse lights on our GTIs are 7440 style, which is a prong style base. So, I am going to say they will definitely not work because they will not fit.
These would work (with 360 degree illumination)
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-...ispPage&Page2Disp=/specs/744x-xLX3.htm#photos
Thumper, do you have the backup lights from SuperBrightLEDs you mentioned?
No, I am actually struggling with the decision to swap out the factory tails. I would love the Golf R lights, but $700 is just a bit steep. I am probably going to end up cheaping out with the Spyder lenses that look similar for half the price. From what I understand the Spyder's should use my stock harness/bulbs, but I wanted to wait to be sure.
Plus, I still need to upgrade my front turns, interiors, and license plate lights first. Not really to concerned about backup lights.
This is what I did...spent less than half including all LED's your talking about including back up. And the turn signals are even LED's. Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't the "R" tails still old school on the turn signals? FYI they are "plug-n-play".
The Golf Rs are LED tail lights. So you bought the Spyder tail lights? Any good?
I was asking about the turn signals! Are they LED on the "r" ? I am aware the park/stop are LED
I like the Spyder tails, nice fitment and look, in my opinion anyways.