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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: nightroamer on 27 July 2011, 11:35

Title: Light/Bulb choice
Post by: nightroamer on 27 July 2011, 11:35
Hi guys,

i am going to order some mk4 style headlamps from Venom, these ones :
http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=2554&manufacturer=Venom&category=lighting

But which indicators do you think would look best?
1: http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=2582&manufacturer=Venom&category=Lighting
2: http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=2583&manufacturer=Venom&category=Lighting
3: http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=2584&manufacturer=Venom&category=Lighting

any one have these?

any other choices welcomed.... :)
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: nightroamer on 27 July 2011, 11:39
whilst were at it i want some good bulbs, what do you guys think are the best?

and is the wiring mod worth while?
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 27 July 2011, 11:49
I would go for the smoked indicator inserts however dont the mk4 headlights have the indicators in the headlights so you could wire them up to work and simply tint spray your original covers just an idea. Not sure on bulbs as i run a HID kit atm but there are some ultra bright bulbs you can buy from most places which im sure more people will be along for ideas. HID kits are going to be illegal next year for MOT'S so i will be on the look out for bright bulbs aswell  :angry:
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: dansmk3 on 27 July 2011, 11:54
I would go for the smoked indicator inserts however dont the mk4 headlights have the indicators in the headlights so you could wire them up to work and simply tint spray your original covers just an idea. Not sure on bulbs as i run a HID kit atm but there are some ultra bright bulbs you can buy from most places which im sure more people will be along for ideas. HID kits are going to be illegal next year for MOT'S so i will be on the look out for bright bulbs aswell  :angry:

HID kits will be illegal on non standard fit HID cars? Wtf? HID give better visibility so why make them illegal?? That's just F'in barmy
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: nightroamer on 27 July 2011, 11:54
These ones have a side light where the mk4 indicator usually is, i like the indicators down the bottom.

would the smoked indicators still look good with the clear headlights??
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: nightroamer on 27 July 2011, 11:56
I would go for the smoked indicator inserts however dont the mk4 headlights have the indicators in the headlights so you could wire them up to work and simply tint spray your original covers just an idea. Not sure on bulbs as i run a HID kit atm but there are some ultra bright bulbs you can buy from most places which im sure more people will be along for ideas. HID kits are going to be illegal next year for MOT'S so i will be on the look out for bright bulbs aswell  :angry:

HID kits will be illegal on non standard fit HID cars? Wtf? HID give better visibility so why make them illegal?? That's just F'in barmy

Think the main reason is that Factory fit HIDs require auto levelling and washers, this is to stop the super bright HIDs blinding oncomming cars.

seems silly but i can see why they are doing it.

i was under the impression that if you fit self levelling and washers they would still be legal, all be it at great cost i am sure.
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 27 July 2011, 11:59
I would go for the smoked indicator inserts however dont the mk4 headlights have the indicators in the headlights so you could wire them up to work and simply tint spray your original covers just an idea. Not sure on bulbs as i run a HID kit atm but there are some ultra bright bulbs you can buy from most places which im sure more people will be along for ideas. HID kits are going to be illegal next year for MOT'S so i will be on the look out for bright bulbs aswell  :angry:

HID kits will be illegal on non standard fit HID cars? Wtf? HID give better visibility so why make them illegal?? That's just F'in barmy

Tell me about it  :cry: i suspect there will be a company which will get some kind of license to make them legal as it would be a major business out of business i don't think its possible myself. Dubmeister springs to mind they love making things legal again  :smiley:

These ones have a side light where the mk4 indicator usually is, i like the indicators down the bottom.

would the smoked indicators still look good with the clear headlights??

Yeah they would look fine i think  :wink: have a browse through some mk3 pictures on the mk3 section theres a sticky at the top with mk3 pics im sure there will be loads of examples in there  :smiley:
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: dansmk3 on 27 July 2011, 12:00
These ones have a side light where the mk4 indicator usually is, i like the indicators down the bottom.

would the smoked indicators still look good with the clear headlights??

Mate iv always had mk4 replicas on the front and iv just left as is with regards to the side light that replaces the indicator, ill post up a pic later if you wish
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: nightroamer on 27 July 2011, 12:23
These ones have a side light where the mk4 indicator usually is, i like the indicators down the bottom.

would the smoked indicators still look good with the clear headlights??

Mate iv always had mk4 replicas on the front and iv just left as is with regards to the side light that replaces the indicator, ill post up a pic later if you wish

if you could that would be very cool
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: MK4D4VE on 27 July 2011, 12:46
In my personal opinion i would go with the first set of sidelights/indicatiors.
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: nightroamer on 27 July 2011, 14:43
In my personal opinion i would go with the first set of sidelights/indicatiors.

cool thanks Dave
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: Len on 27 July 2011, 14:51
I have the number 2 fogs/indicators atm.

not for long though! :wink:
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: nightroamer on 27 July 2011, 15:29
I have the number 2 fogs/indicators atm.

not for long though! :wink:

what you changing to Len?
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: Wayne on 27 July 2011, 15:39

But which indicators do you think would look best?
1: http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=2582&manufacturer=Venom&category=Lighting
2: http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=2583&manufacturer=Venom&category=Lighting
3: http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=2584&manufacturer=Venom&category=Lighting


If you use any of these run some sealant around the edges as they tend to let water in.
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 27 July 2011, 15:42
What Wanye said, one of my indicators lets water in  :angry:
Title: Re: Light choice
Post by: nightroamer on 27 July 2011, 15:45

But which indicators do you think would look best?
1: http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=2582&manufacturer=Venom&category=Lighting
2: http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=2583&manufacturer=Venom&category=Lighting
3: http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=2584&manufacturer=Venom&category=Lighting


If you use any of these run some sealant around the edges as they tend to let water in.

thanks wayne ill bear this in mind.
Title: Re: Light/Bulb choice
Post by: nightroamer on 27 July 2011, 17:03
any suggestions on the bulb front?
Title: Re: Light/Bulb choice
Post by: trog_nfs on 27 July 2011, 19:12
any suggestions on the bulb front?

Osram nightbreakers are a good shout.

I currently use Phillips X-treme Vision +100%. Put it this way, I had a HID kit before, and I don't miss it