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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: GTi_James on 27 November 2012, 17:13

Title: headlamps question
Post by: GTi_James on 27 November 2012, 17:13

i'm wanting to change my bulps in my headlamps for something brighter, what will i need for a legal upgrade? is buying the bulbs only like these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK4-98-Xenon-Upgrade-Headlight-Bulbs-h1h7h3501-/250047536129?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+IV&hash=item3a37fe9c01 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK4-98-Xenon-Upgrade-Headlight-Bulbs-h1h7h3501-/250047536129?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+IV&hash=item3a37fe9c01)

ok or do i need any extras etc etc?

many thanks!

Title: Re: headlamps question
Post by: dixie180 on 27 November 2012, 17:22

Hmmm only 40% brighter than standard bulbs.Philips Xtreme vision or Osram nightbreakers are bound to be brighter than these,but its your money bud.


Rob

Title: Re: headlamps question
Post by: GTi_James on 27 November 2012, 17:29

well brighter is better but was wondering if they would fit standard headlamps legally or would i have to get projector etc?  :undecided:

Title: Re: headlamps question
Post by: harlemex on 28 November 2012, 13:54

they are legal and no projectors needed. They are not hid xenons.

Title: Re: headlamps question
Post by: GTi_James on 28 November 2012, 13:58

cheers guys

Title: Re: headlamps question
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 28 November 2012, 17:56

Don't buy the cheapo ebay ones they are terrible :huh: buy some branded ones ie Phillips or Osram

Title: Re: headlamps question
Post by: GTi_James on 29 November 2012, 08:32

yeh i was considering that last night, looks like a trip to Halfrauds  :sick: