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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: WeekendMechanic on 05 March 2015, 15:48

Title: Headlights question
Post by: WeekendMechanic on 05 March 2015, 15:48
So I have a pair of good condition oem LHD headlight and a pair of RHD headlights which have broken reflector holders If I convert the RHD lenses to the LHD ones will the beam pattern be correct or do the reflectors inside also have something to do with the beam pattern?
Thanks
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: snozan on 05 March 2015, 17:24
As far as i know being from a LHD country it's the glass that are different, so i see no problem =)
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: WeekendMechanic on 07 March 2015, 08:27
As far as i know being from a LHD country it's the glass that are different, so i see no problem =)
Ok thanks will go ahead with the conversion one last question anyone know were to buy reflector holder plastic clips?
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: itavaltalainen on 07 March 2015, 14:47
Can't buy them individually, use the ones from LHD headlight.
If you need the longer one I have one around somewhere I no longer need.
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: WeekendMechanic on 23 March 2015, 16:17
Can't buy them individually, use the ones from LHD headlight.
If you need the longer one I have one around somewhere I no longer need.
Thanks for your offer but im ok.
So just set these and the lights are poor do mk3 need an uprated loom iv heard installing night breakers is not going to make a difference I don`t want to put relays in though what do I need for better output ?
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: gasketface on 23 March 2015, 20:05
Q,"what do you need for better output "

A, relays  :smiley:
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: WeekendMechanic on 24 March 2015, 16:56
Q,"what do you need for better output "

A, relays  :smiley:

Im not cutting into the wires! I bought a full set of osram night breakers will post back and let you know if they make a difference.
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: itavaltalainen on 24 March 2015, 18:10
No need to cut into any wires, you can make a loom to fit between headlight and original loom.
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: VW BUSH on 24 March 2015, 20:40
No need to cut into any wires, you can make a loom to fit between headlight and original loom.

This^^^^

You buy all the bits and plug it all in without cutting any of the original loom.
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: WeekendMechanic on 25 March 2015, 18:12
How is it done can you elaborate?
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: VW BUSH on 25 March 2015, 22:02
http://www.rayneautomotive.co.uk/
These guys sell kits which are plug and play.

http://www.matey-matey.com/tech_diag.shtml
This is the basic electronic diagram, works for most cars.

http://www.swdubs.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=12370
This gives you an idea of how to make a loom up with plugs, this is a Mk2 one...

You can get all the bits from a scrapper for the headlamp connectors, possibly still from VW

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: WeekendMechanic on 26 March 2015, 08:52
http://www.rayneautomotive.co.uk/
These guys sell kits which are plug and play.

http://www.matey-matey.com/tech_diag.shtml
This is the basic electronic diagram, works for most cars.

http://www.swdubs.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=12370
This gives you an idea of how to make a loom up with plugs, this is a Mk2 one...

You can get all the bits from a scrapper for the headlamp connectors, possibly still from VW

 :smiley:

Hmm im trying to find were I can buy an uprated loom I checked that guy out and eBay but there are none for the a mk3 Im also trying to find a stock loom with fog lights to make one up myself but they also seem scares. 
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: WeekendMechanic on 26 March 2015, 09:23
Nevermind found one on ebay germany will buy it and modify and keep mine as a spare if the new bulbs dont make a difference when they arrive tommorow
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: WeekendMechanic on 01 May 2015, 06:21
Just a follow up the night breakers did not make a big difference but it's acceptable as it is so just going to keep everything original
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: snozan on 01 May 2015, 08:26
What is it with UK and Nightbreaker? :P Everytime on Facebook somone asks for better headlight bulbs everyone screams "NIGHTBREAKER".

I used to use nightbreaker aswell. m,ainly because there wasn't anything else around that was good. However i tried these: http://www.powerbulbs.com/eu/product/philips-xtreme-vision-130-h1-twin

So i use Nightbreaker in my MK3 Variant and the Philips in my GTI. The difference is, Philips gives a more "daylight" light. More natural white.

Just wanted to say, there is other lightbulbs then Nightbreaker ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hZNgIFB_ew
Title: Re: Headlights question
Post by: tweed on 06 May 2015, 14:38
I have a set of 95 gti headlights if anyone wants to give me an offer