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Title: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 February 2011, 13:00
Right Ive bought myself a vento front end complete with the early type grill which will need painting and fitting etc.At the moment on my car I pretty much like my front end which is Hella quads so im a little undecided weather to bother so I thought I would put it to a poll and see what you guys think.Ive put a picture of my current front end and a picture of Drews front end comments welcome  :smiley:

Hella
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/22012011301.jpg)

Vento
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/35379_410637961828_574076828_5003574_6402434_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 05 February 2011, 13:07
I've always preferred yje vento front mate...
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 05 February 2011, 13:08
In fact, you should definately keep the hella's and sell me the front end. haha
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: darcy on 05 February 2011, 13:11
some cars look good with hella quads (like yours and some dont  :smug:),
id say stick with the quads but your car.
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 05 February 2011, 13:14
vento front, sell the quads

on a side note, im looking for some hella quads if anyone wants to sell me some :P
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Mikester on 05 February 2011, 13:25
Vento vento vento

(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc212/michaelkettlety/15939_173351816318_677266318_333498.jpg)

(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs217.snc1/8435_158509487607_516377607_2633740_6193771_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 February 2011, 13:41
I really like my own front but must admit mikesters and drews do look nice.Can someone just confirm that the one I have is the early type grill thanks.

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/05022011338.jpg)
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: dazzawest1987 on 05 February 2011, 13:43
Keep the Quads mate
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 05 February 2011, 13:45
Yep, that's the earlier grille.
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Noof on 05 February 2011, 13:48
go vento and sell me there quad's lol
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 February 2011, 13:48
 :smiley: pleased about the grill
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 05 February 2011, 13:49
go vento and sell me there quad's lol

Noof, you want the hella, I want the vento.  That way I see it is we fight to the death and winner takes the ones he wants, leaving 16v the other, or we join forces, and take them both by storm  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 February 2011, 13:53
who said im gonna sell the hellas  :grin:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Noof on 05 February 2011, 14:03
well m8 we should wait till he gets the vento on then it's easier for me that you, lol
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: on-the-rampage on 05 February 2011, 16:26
stick to the quads  :cool:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Deano2711 on 05 February 2011, 16:30
I was thinking the same and was even thinking of buying that front end (if it was the one on here from Cannock). I PM'd the guy this morning but I would go Vento Buddy  :wink: :wink:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 February 2011, 16:50
I noticed Dean it motivated me to go early this morning but to be fair I did strike a deal with him yesterday and arranged pick up.Im going to tint my hellas see how they look just not sure just yet how the front would look as my car is pretty standard wheels etc the pics of drews and mikesters are with bigger wheels etc and de-arched it might not look right have to see just wanted to see the general vibe on here  :smiley:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Deano2711 on 05 February 2011, 16:53
I noticed Dean it motivated me to go early this morning but to be fair I did strike a deal with him yesterday and arranged pick up.

No problem whatsoever Buddy....I was unsure like you and wanted to experiment as I have always fancied one but also like the quads.

It's not a problem anyway Mate as I will only end up buying it from you when you get bored of it  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 February 2011, 16:56
To be honest the thing that really made me buy it is the early grill as ive been told there pretty rare and very sought after the head lights are also pretty mint its tuff call as I do like the quads  :undecided:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Deano2711 on 05 February 2011, 16:58
To be honest the thing that really made me buy it is the early grill as ive been told there pretty rare and very sought after the head lights are also pretty mint its tuff call as I do like the quads  :undecided:

Spray it Dragon Green Mate and I will test it out for you  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 February 2011, 17:06
 :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tweed on 05 February 2011, 17:18
I voted vento because OEM
But what is wrong with the standard gti front end? I'm doing a project now and because vento and hellas have been done to death, I think it will be nice to keep the standard front end for a change.
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 February 2011, 17:29
I agree with them being done to death usually the way with things that look good and I do like standard twin chamber gti lights which ive also got but ive always liked quads just my taste but theres nothing wrong with the standard front end  :smiley:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 05 February 2011, 17:30
I recently found out hella quads are OM.  They were a dealer fit option...
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 February 2011, 17:32
Yeah was they an optional extra?
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 05 February 2011, 17:35
yeah.  I literally found that out a week ago.  I always thought they were put on the touring cars, and then aftermarket companies copied them
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: *Jonnyg* on 05 February 2011, 17:54
I own a golf and vento..


But i want the vento front on the vento, and vento on the golf... bad times :(
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tweed on 05 February 2011, 17:55
no mk3 rolled out the factory with hella quads. hella is OEM but not the quads

I also had them on my 16v but have gone off them now, bit like over played music.
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 February 2011, 18:12
As I said before good things are always common as there sought after and its personal taste but Ive got all 3 now standard Twin chambers,Hella Quads and Vento  :grin:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 05 February 2011, 18:15
no mk3 rolled out the factory with hella quads. hella is OEM but not the quads

I also had them on my 16v but have gone off them now, bit like over played music.

Yeah, they're dealer fit, not factory fit.  That is what I have been told at least.
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 05 February 2011, 18:28
Just checked, they were a proper VW bit of kit, although you can't get them through VW anymore.
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: jonnypolish on 05 February 2011, 19:03
Vento front FTW!
Currently on the look out for one myself...  :cool:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 05 February 2011, 19:03
Vento front FTW!
Currently on the look out for one myself...  :cool:

stop trying to convince him to put it on his and there'll be one for sale here  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: *tell* on 05 February 2011, 19:28
i voted vento  :grin:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Wayne on 05 February 2011, 20:17
Hella twins
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: dom on 05 February 2011, 20:32
See, everyone says Vento fronts are done to death, but I don't think they are.

Which is why I think you should keep the hellas and send me the vento front :grin:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 05 February 2011, 21:01
The Hella twins really suit your car, more so than a lot of mk3's infact BUT...I am very partial to a well executed Vento front end and think if it's anything like the one that you've pictured then why the hell not.
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: dom on 06 February 2011, 12:29
The Hella twins really suit your car, more so than a lot of mk3's infact BUT...I am very partial to a well executed Vento front end and think if it's anything like the one that you've pictured then why the hell not.

Drews vento front pictured in the OP is probably the best that i've seen!
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: jonnypolish on 06 February 2011, 12:41
LOL Dom! If he decides the twins are better i get first dibs on the vento front :D
Vento fronts also look AWESOME murdered!
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: dom on 06 February 2011, 12:42
LOL Dom! If he decides the twins are better i get first dibs on the vento front :D
Vento fronts also look AWESOME murdered!

:grin: Your welcome to it, my car has eaten too much of my money recently.
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Mikester on 06 February 2011, 17:17
If i got another Mk3 i would probably go Vento again.

I had hella quads at first but just dont think they look as slick.
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: F17BAD on 06 February 2011, 17:23
hella is OEM but not the quads


They are as close as it gets tho pal - you could specify them when u bought a mk3 brand new or purchase them as aftermarket kit via the dealer network

Oh, and im no fan of vento front :sick:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: satys on 06 February 2011, 18:05
LOL Dom! If he decides the twins are better i get first dibs on the vento front :D
Vento fronts also look AWESOME murdered!

The quads do look good but murdered vento front for the WIN  :smiley:

(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss41/satmad/IMG00140-20101001-1252.jpg)
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: danmusic24 on 06 February 2011, 18:25
where would be a good place buy some hella quads and the surrounds :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Antquinn on 06 February 2011, 18:33
I say quads all the way ! but if you do decide to go the other then I want another set for my anni.

Ant
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tdi_blu on 06 February 2011, 18:47
30 voters but the Vento is just in front  :grin:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Antquinn on 06 February 2011, 18:49
I live not far away so if the quads come up for sale ??????

lol

ant
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Wayne on 06 February 2011, 18:55
Ventoi front is too common these days as is Hella twins, why not go back to standard tinted headlamps.
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: F17BAD on 06 February 2011, 19:57
thing is Hella twins have been on mk3's since new, so saying its too common now is a bit off dont you think wayne mate, i mean sure on here alot have them but on the roads they dont.

Worth mentioning the Joey mod lights are more over done than both vento fronts and hella twins -

just look on ED38

id say all 3 of these options are popular in the scene and just go with waht you prefere as a individual, some cars suit a certain style more than others  :cool:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 06 February 2011, 20:07
Joey, Hella and Vento are all fairly common because, as far as I'm aware, they're the three main types.  Other than that I can only really think of the mk4 styles, or angel eyes.

I prefer the first three because they all came from VW as new.

Although, if you want to do something different...
(http://www.modifiedcars.com/pix/cars_large/20259_21804.jpg)




(I know this pic would have turned up before, I'm purely putting here to point out what NOT to do to the front end)
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: tdi_blu on 06 February 2011, 20:31
I go to 2 different meets through out the year one is every wednesday and you always get a good mix of mk3 golfs.In the time ive been going I can honestly only recall 2 other mk3s ive seen there with Quads and ive noticed now that Joey modded seems to be far more popular and  a fair few with the mk4 style set up or angel eyes.I personally think the Quads are the best of the bunch thats just my view I still like the others though.Im looking forward to fitting the Vento front on my Anni it will be  intresting to see if it goes well as my car as its pretty standard looking really.
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Bellend on 06 February 2011, 22:06
I got a Vento but am absolutely gutted that my old mint Golf bonnet got run over.  :sad:

But I see the Vento as just standard really, nothing special.

Then now I keep seeing twins and even dual chambers like Dom's and am just like  :drool:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 06 February 2011, 22:14
I got a Vento but am absolutely gutted that my old mint Golf bonnet got run over.  :sad:

But I see the Vento as just standard really, nothing special.

Then now I keep seeing twins and even dual chambers like Dom's and am just like  :drool:

I'd be happy to swap front ends  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Hella Quads v Vento front end
Post by: Bellend on 06 February 2011, 23:09
No can do boss sprayed it up for me so can't really.

Might look out for a Golf bonnet though and use the excuse of a long motorway journey.  :grin: