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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Twitcher2403 on 14 December 2011, 11:18

Title: HID Lights for a 2.0l ?
Post by: Twitcher2403 on 14 December 2011, 11:18

Hi all,

I have a 2000 2.0l GTI MK4 and I've noticed that my bulbs are getting dangeriously dim when driving home at night. So instead of replacing them with standard bulbs I thought I'd replace them with something brighter which I  believe is referred to as a HID?

My headlamps are factory standard so what will I need? I dont quite understand the difference between a H1 and H2 bulb for example.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, J.

Title: Re: HID Lights for a 2.0l ?
Post by: km on 14 December 2011, 11:35

uh oh :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: HID Lights for a 2.0l ?
Post by: bullzeye on 14 December 2011, 11:36

if you search hid in the search at top theres a millions discussions some info for you :grin:

Title: Re: HID Lights for a 2.0l ?
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 14 December 2011, 11:37

I wouldn't bother with the HID's to be honest as although they are good they are becoming illegal and could likely get yourself handed a fine. You can get improved halogen bulbs which are not far off HID intensity without the hassle. I'm sure your golf is H1 fitment if i remember correctly.

Title: Re: HID Lights for a 2.0l ?
Post by: Twitcher2403 on 14 December 2011, 11:40

Thanks, Hologen bulbs are what I used to have in my old Escort. Ill look it up. Thanks! :)

Title: Re: HID Lights for a 2.0l ?
Post by: richw911 on 14 December 2011, 11:44

Oh no  :lipsrsealed:

I use phillips upgrade bulbs http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=72508.50  :smiley:

Title: Re: HID Lights for a 2.0l ?
Post by: Twitcher2403 on 14 December 2011, 11:54

Thanks, I've now used the search bar and found the phillips upgrade.

Consider this thread now closed! Much appreciated all. Cheers!

Title: Re: HID Lights for a 2.0l ?
Post by: Adam on 14 December 2011, 16:59

MOT Failure

Title: Re: HID Lights for a 2.0l ?
Post by: jamie16v on 14 December 2011, 17:28

big badda boom  :shocked: