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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Manu_R32 on 03 June 2007, 22:43

Title: Xenons....
Post by: Manu_R32 on 03 June 2007, 22:43
Didnt have the chance to get any options when i got my GTI as it was one just sitting in the dealership.....Any chance getting xenon lights fitted on the car?
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Manu_R32 on 04 June 2007, 10:17
bump
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Rhyso on 04 June 2007, 10:19
i would have thought it possible; cost you an arm, leg and several internal organs though!

best bet is to try Ebay and even German Ebay
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Ridg on 04 June 2007, 11:38
you can get an OEM kit from

http://www.tmtuning.com/vw/ (http://www.tmtuning.com/vw/) > lighting > golf 5

$1599 which given out current exchange rate is a really good price.  pretty sure these will however be illegal

Teutonic_Tamer (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=15122) knows his stuff on the legality of xenons so you might want to drop him a PM
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: wantmygti on 04 June 2007, 11:44
Generally considered not worth the cost after market if you want them legal.

You need headlights, blasters, bits of suspension, headlight washers etc.....
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: AlanD on 04 June 2007, 12:17
Sounsd like FAR too much hassle and money just for lights imo.
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: 2007GTI on 04 June 2007, 12:35
can't be done legally, see the heated debate here:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=53715.0
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Manu_R32 on 04 June 2007, 16:04
One on TM Tuning seems interesting...i beleive i am after the RHD as u guys LHD??
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: wantmygti on 04 June 2007, 16:08
No LHD in the uk!!
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: 2007GTI on 04 June 2007, 16:24
If you read all the posts, you'll see that you by law Xenons need auto leveling and headlamp washers, which are hard or near inpossible to retro fit.

TT, come to the rescue!
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: wantmygti on 04 June 2007, 16:31
If you read all the posts, you'll see that you by law Xenons need auto leveling and headlamp washers, which are hard or near inpossible to retro fit.

TT, come to the rescue!

Sure are - and as such are all potential MOT failure points and/or possible cause for being blamed in an accident (due to oncoming glare)
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Manu_R32 on 04 June 2007, 16:35
If you read all the posts, you'll see that you by law Xenons need auto leveling and headlamp washers, which are hard or near inpossible to retro fit.

TT, come to the rescue!

Sure are - and as such are all potential MOT failure points and/or possible cause for being blamed in an accident (due to oncoming glare)

Gibraltar is not strict like the UK...law heres are a joke especially on motor vehicles!They wont know what auto leveling is and wont know what headlamp washers are either  :laugh:
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Ridg on 04 June 2007, 20:08
No LHD in the uk!!

err don't you mean RHD the UK is LHT left hand traffic, but the car is Right hand drive

the MK5 xenons should have a switch inside the unit that allows you to switch between RHD and LHD
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 05 June 2007, 15:58
If you read all the posts, you'll see that you by law Xenons need auto leveling and headlamp washers, which are hard or near inpossible to retro fit.

TT, come to the rescue!

Sure are - and as such are all potential MOT failure points and/or possible cause for being blamed in an accident (due to oncoming glare)

Gibraltar is not strict like the UK...law heres are a joke especially on motor vehicles!They wont know what auto leveling is and wont know what headlamp washers are either  :laugh:

But being a UK colony, you enjoy UK protection, and you still need to comply with UK law.  You also need to comply with EU law.  Under both jurisdictions, retro-fit xenons are illegal!
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 05 June 2007, 16:01
No LHD in the uk!!

err don't you mean RHD the UK is LHT left hand traffic, but the car is Right hand drive

the MK5 xenons should have a switch inside the unit that allows you to switch between RHD and LHD

Just be ever so slightly pedantic, the lever merely converts the assymetric dipped beam into a neutral dipped beam!  :nerd:
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: 2007GTI on 05 June 2007, 16:07
good to have you back TT!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Creepy Coupe on 05 June 2007, 16:25
We've missed you TT  :grin: :wink:

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/creepycoupe/ist2_715645_teachers_pet.jpg)
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: wantmygti on 05 June 2007, 16:28
We've missed you TT  :grin: :wink:

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/creepycoupe/ist2_715645_teachers_pet.jpg)

Creep - you have one young lady friend there. Just watch out for the blues and twos...
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Creepy Coupe on 05 June 2007, 17:00
Who me Sir, how very dare you.  :smug:
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: wantmygti on 05 June 2007, 18:47
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 05 June 2007, 20:50
We've missed you TT  :grin: :wink:

Awww, thank-you <blush>

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/creepycoupe/ist2_715645_teachers_pet.jpg)

Are you sure that's a girl ???  :huh:  :shocked:
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Manu_R32 on 05 June 2007, 21:20
We've missed you TT  :grin: :wink:

Awww, thank-you <blush>

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/creepycoupe/ist2_715645_teachers_pet.jpg)

Are you sure that's a girl ???  :huh:  :shocked:

Ahahaa looks like a troll!! xD

TT Could you post some of give some links to your RS4  :evil:
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 06 June 2007, 11:34
TT Could you post some of give some links to your RS4  :evil:

Just this once, sure - here you go! http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=56988.0

PS, next time, (in my best Michael Cane accent) "use the bl00dy search function".  :grin:
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Manu_R32 on 06 June 2007, 19:33
Very nice car mate!! I like itt!! There is only one in gib in that blue....sooo sexxyy  :cry:
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 07 June 2007, 12:03
Very nice car mate!! I like itt!! There is only one in gib in that blue....sooo sexxyy  :cry:

Why, thank-you, kind sir!  :smiley:

PS, why didn't you post a comment in the actual RS4 thread?  :wink:
Title: Re: Xenons....
Post by: Manu_R32 on 07 June 2007, 12:14
Very nice car mate!! I like itt!! There is only one in gib in that blue....sooo sexxyy  :cry:

Why, thank-you, kind sir!  :smiley:

PS, why didn't you post a comment in the actual RS4 thread?  :wink:

I dunno, wasnt thinking at the time i guess lol, i will leave a comment m8!