Blue Headlight bulbs for GTi ?

[g10gti]

Hi

Read alot of messages regarding changing bulbs at front. Want to upgrade bulbs and was wondering if it is phillips blue or extreme whites. which look better and which are brighter?

As well how come it is so hard to fit them? Is it an easier option getting them fitted or will it cost too much?

[wellzee]

Hi

Read alot of messages regarding changing bulbs at front. Want to upgrade bulbs and was wondering if it is phillips blue or extreme whites. which look better and which are brighter?

As well how come it is so hard to fit them? Is it an easier option getting them fitted or will it cost too much?

The Xtreme are the brighter bulbs. The bluevisions are significantly brighter than standard and are supposed to have a blue tint to them (they don't!). They both look good, if u really want the xenon look then the bluevisions are probably closer to this; but there isn't a massive difference.

As for fitting, my GTI was due its first service about 1500miles ago. I just took the bulbs in then and asked them to fit them for me and they did for free! However if you're car is not due to go in, I would just fit them yourself; it's not that difficult, only the sidelights can be tricky and as many have said you will get these eventually.

[tonyh]

Hi

Read alot of messages regarding changing bulbs at front. Want to upgrade bulbs and was wondering if it is phillips blue or extreme whites. which look better and which are brighter?

As well how come it is so hard to fit them? Is it an easier option getting them fitted or will it cost too much?

The Xtreme are the brighter bulbs. The bluevisions are significantly brighter than standard and are supposed to have a blue tint to them (they don't!). They both look good, if u really want the xenon look then the bluevisions are probably closer to this; but there isn't a massive difference.

As for fitting, my GTI was due its first service about 1500miles ago. I just took the bulbs in then and asked them to fit them for me and they did for free! However if you're car is not due to go in, I would just fit them yourself; it's not that difficult, only the sidelights can be tricky and as many have said you will get these eventually.

interesting-my local dealer,the ever gracious vw twickenham, charged me an hours labour after a prob with the retaining clip on main light

[Egbutt Wash]

They are really easy to fit.  Just get the bulbs the right way up.  My drivers side main beam was upside down after I fitted it.  Didn't notice for 10 months (yesterday).

[Steve Baker]

Hi

Read alot of messages regarding changing bulbs at front. Want to upgrade bulbs and was wondering if it is phillips blue or extreme whites. which look better and which are brighter?

As well how come it is so hard to fit them? Is it an easier option getting them fitted or will it cost too much?

I used this free manual posted up by Teutonic_Tamer which you might find useful info when attempting it!
http://vwts.ru/electro/g5/g5_94_eng.pdf

 

[g10gti]

Thanks for information feel i will definately go for extremes. I have a service due at end of March might phone in advance and ask for price. If too dear i will attempt myself. Thanks for advice.

[AlanD]

They really arent that hard to do, your a mug (sorry to be so blunt) if you pay someone to replace them.

[Edition30]

Just to be sure, I need to order 2 packs of these (4 bulbs) to replace the standard ones??

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=81

Any other suggestions on bulbs that are not so expensive??

[stealthwolf]

Yep those the ones. They're worth the money.

I also bought these: clicky and remember to use the discount and you also get free sidelights.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

They really arent that hard to do, your a mug (sorry to be so blunt) if you pay someone to replace them.

Exactly - it isn't like a Renault Megane!