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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Ben_1uk on 28 August 2009, 11:37
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Hi guys,
I'm treating the car to a few goodies next month and just wanted to a bit of help.
1. I'm getting some genuine anniversary smoked headlights from VW Speed, but I remember reading something about auto-levellers? I presume this is something to do the the motors in the headlight..? How will this affect replacing the standard headlight units and what do I need to be aware of?
2. At the same time as changing my headlights, I want to upgrade both the headlight bulbs and sidelight bulbs for a "whiter" light. Can someone please recommend a good replacement and what fitment I need for both? I think the main beam are H1, the dipped beam H7 and the side lights are 501s? Again, I seem to remember reading somewhere about Phillips Blue Vision for the sidelights...? What about headlight bulbs?
3. I also want to replace the organge indicator bulbs for clear ones. Where's the best place to get them from and what fitment will I need for the indicators within the headlight unit - 581's???
Thanks in advance,
Ben.
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Use powerbulbs.com and it will show you what bulbs fit your car, also a 10% GolfGTI discounjt and free sidelights.
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Use powerbulbs.com and it will show you what bulbs fit your car, also a 10% GolfGTI discounjt and free sidelights.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=7198.0
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auto levelers were only with the xenons, anni lights are the same as normal lights but got a black surround
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Thanks for the replies - thanks for the link Jeynesey! Which mainbeam and dipped mainbeam lights are best - so much choice!!!
Also, how blue are the bluevision freebies? I don't want anything to look too chav!
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the light they produce aint blue, just look blue when off
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the light they produce aint blue, just look blue when off
yeah ain't that true - need to ge me some whiter bulbs :sad:
*logs onto Powerbulbs.....*
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nah you need to log onto ebay and find some R32 xenons :tongue: :cool: :evil:
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nah you need to log onto ebay and find some R32 xenons :tongue: :cool: :evil:
only if you're buying
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lend us your credit card or you buy me a southbend clutch and Ill get you some lights :wink:
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I got the Philips Bluevision and they're good, you aren't going to get brilliant white light unless you go HID or Xenon route.
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So the Bluevision are blue when off? That's gonna look a bit sh*t ain't it??? I might just choose some others instead...
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also some anal MOT testers get funny about them
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Right, I've got up off my fat ar$e and have decided on the following:
Headlights - main beam
OSRAM Night Breaker H1
Headlights - dipped main beam
Philips X-Treme Power H7
Side Lights
Philips Blue Vision W5W (free with order)
Front Indicators
Philips Silver Vision PY21W
I think that should all be OK..? £59.43 on bulbs!!! OUCH! Should look :cool: though.
also some anal MOT testers get funny about them
They can be as anal as they like, but if they're fully UK road legal they haven't got a leg to stand on! Besides, I know my mechanic well - he lives opposite me - so I should be ok :wink:
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I have that combo of main beam and sidelights. Work just fine and had no problems with my MOT. Like you say, they are UK legal so should have no probs.
And the blue sidelights aren't that noticeable once fitted.
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have that combo of main beam and sidelights. Work just fine and had no problems with my MOT
Are they as good as they make out on the website?
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They are ok - I was a bit disappointed at first. Mainly because I went through the effort of changing whilst keeping my front bumper on. But then when I had removed the old bulbs, I realised that the previous owner had already upgraded to what I had just bought, so there was no difference.
So, I haven't driven a golf with standard bulbs in for a comparison. But the sidelights were definitely brighter (and that is a bumper off job!)
As already said, to get a really decent upgrade and a bright white light, get some R32 xeons (I obviously realise there is a HUGE cost involved for this) :lipsrsealed:
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Isn't it illegal to fit xenons or HIDs without an auto-leveller kit? Cars without xenons don't have them I think..?
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Isn't it illegal to fit xenons or HIDs without an auto-leveller kit? Cars without xenons don't have them I think..?
get the later R32 xenons and they have the ballast built into the back of them :wink:
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Be careful with retro fitting HID lights as i read somewhere recently that they are being banned, the cars that had them as standard don't have to change but if you have retro fitted they will be illigal, can't remeber if that went fro xenons aswell.
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I'm not going to bother with HIDs or Xenon lights - they cost too much. I just thought with the new headlights, I would treat myself to some brand new bulbs as well. I assume I have standard bulbs as I've never changed them..? Seriously, what are the chances of buying the exact same bulbs that are already in there?!?!