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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: pryda on 13 November 2013, 20:59
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ok, I'll start off by saying these are replica OEM xenon headlight units, but before you write them off have a read at what's on offer.
I have been speaking with the manufacturer of these lights and requested RHD versions, as they normal produce LHD versions only. However I have managed to put together a group buy package.
The headlight units in question are below (actual units):
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i120/edinvan/DSCF1173.jpg)
They are replica chrome R20 units. (other units are available from this manufacturer ie. chrome with LED DRL, black and black with LED DRL. if you want info on these units, please drop me an inbox).
The units are of a high quality and come with a 12 month warranty, so if they are any problems in the following 12 months after purchsase the units will be replaced with new. no questions asked. They are plug and play, so they do not require any coding, adapters, modules or ballasts.
They units also come with a choice of HID kits (5000K, 6000K & 8000K optional) included in the price.
THE PRICE
$546USD delivered to your door
at the time of posting, Google currency converts this to £340.57
much cheaper than paying £900 for the OEM units, plus bulbs, adapters, ballasts and coding.
we need a minimum order of 5 sets (anything over this then we may be entitled to a further discount).
PAYMENT
payment must be sent via myself by either paypal (you cover fees) or I can provide my bank details for a BACS transfer. I will update this thread with a deadline payment date once I start receiving orders.
If anyone has any questions, give me a shout.
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Are they halogen lamps that will receive a HID kit?
How does main beam work, shutters behind the lens like OEM Bi-xenons?
If it does have a aftermarket HID set up in it, do the ballasts react quickly enough to provide a main beam flash when the lights are turned off?
To the height adjusters work from the existing switch?
With non-LED ones, what will we use for DRL's? Coding required to put dip beam on as per OEM I presume?
How long from payment to you to delivery to us? And what comeback have we got from you if they don't turn up?
I am interested, but would like to know the answer to these questions and probably some more when I've had time to think.
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have a read of this review of the LED DRL version, it should answer most of your questions: http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?10123-Product-Review-%E2%80%93-Bold-Sport-Replica-Mk6-Golf-HID-Headlamps-*Updated*
with regards to postage, it should take around 3 weeks from order to delivery as the units are being made to order specifically for this group buy. the manufacturer usually only deal with LHD versions.
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Are they halogen lamps that will receive a HID kit?
How does main beam work, shutters behind the lens like OEM Bi-xenons?
If it does have a aftermarket HID set up in it, do the ballasts react quickly enough to provide a main beam flash when the lights are turned off?
To the height adjusters work from the existing switch?
With non-LED ones, what will we use for DRL's? Coding required to put dip beam on as per OEM I presume?
How long from payment to you to delivery to us? And what comeback have we got from you if they don't turn up?
I am interested, but would like to know the answer to these questions and probably some more when I've had time to think.
Holy smokes thats a lot of questions (all good ones i might add) Glad someone thinks ahead as i dint think of half of those :smiley:
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Having read through the linked thread, there is no definitive answer about main beam flash. I would suspect it would be a case of, bright for a spit second - go dim - gradually get brighter again. The same would apply for coming/leaving home lights. Not good.
There is also the issue of the security of our money if things go wrong. Having paid you, our contract would be with you Pryda, Be very careful about that one.
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I can pass on your question to the manufacturer, unfortunately it's something I can't answer for you.
as for payment, it will be sent from me via paypal and should there be any issues then it will be dealt with through the paypal safeguards.
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Would be interested in this, have some of the concerns as above but guess if you pay via PayPal as goods I would be protected
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I understand the concerns. I spoke to a reputable distributor in the states at length before I was referred to the manufacturer to request RHD units to be made up, at which point we put together this group buy option.
these units have been very popular in the states and australia. I think the reason we haven't seen them over here is because they simply don't make RHD units.
but of course, the choice is yours. once I get enough orders to satisfy the minimum order to manufacture then I won't be organising any other group buys for these lights.
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...Australia is RHD.
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Reading that thread. Seems the in-car manual leveling switch still works.
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I might be interested in these but worried if there would be any issues when it comes to the MOT?
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I might be interested in these but worried if there would be any issues when it comes to the MOT?
If they are designed to take an aftermarket HID kit, they will presumably accept H7 halogen bulbs as well. Swapping them at MOT time is an option, but my previous Passat went through 3 MOTs with W8 bi-xenons retro fitted, with no washers or auto leveling.
My concerns are still with the potential inability to flash main beam properly.
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anymore takers?
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With regards payment i imagine you'd receive as a "gift" no comeback from that
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With regards payment i imagine you'd receive as a "gift" no comeback from that
it will be sent as a good transaction, therefore protected by paypal and we can reclaim any money through them should there be any issues.
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Interested
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I'm also interested in these.
Is full beam achieved by a shutter (as per oem xenons)?
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I'm very interested in these too.
Cheers
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I'd be interested, but would still need a few questions answering if that would be ok?
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Hi, I'm also interested in these
J
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Interested! How much extra for the LED versions :cool:?
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It's been a month and a bit since the start of this thread. I don't see an update about high beam, did I miss it?
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I have fitted these replacement lights:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/artacoleman/Headlights_1.jpg)
I know they are slightly different, but the dipped beam has a shutter that goes up on main beam and down again for dipped giving a sharp cut off. I imagine these work the same , but of course with only one projector per side. The inner one on mine is main beam only.
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I think those who are interested would still like to know whether it is a shutter or not...along with some other questions!
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I have fitted these replacement lights:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/artacoleman/Headlights_1.jpg)
I know they are slightly different, but the dipped beam has a shutter that goes up on main beam and down again for dipped giving a sharp cut off. I imagine these work the same , but of course with only one projector per side. The inner one on mine is main beam only.
I like those Mustard :smiley:
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apologies for the lack of updates in this thread. I had put it on the back burner over xmas and plan to pick it up in the new year.
I have sent on your questions to the manufacturer and once I have a response I will get back to everyone.
on the plus side, looks like we have more than enough to cover the minimum order so I will speaking to everyone individually regarding a payment date.
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Hi Pryda,
I'd be interested in a set of these lights if you can get the chrome with led drl versions. Try look good quality and good price too.
I'd probably just run them with a Night Breaker H7, which I imagine might overcome the issues about Main beam flash that Dubber36 identified?
Cheers,
John
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I would also be interested, but only once the questions had been answered by the manufacturer :)
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I'm very interested in a set of these are they still available.
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Pryda sold his GTi so I doubt he'd be organising this still :cry: