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Offline andytran

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why are these so cheap? Are they that bad?
« on: 08 February 2009, 20:19 »
Hi all, Im looking for HIDS or the HID look for my GTI - are these any good?

At this price, no doubt the answer is no?

https://www.deviantstyling.com/p/173/Volkswagen_Golf_Mk5_Black_Angel_Eye_Halo_Ring_Projector_Headlights

cheers

Andy

Offline celica

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Re: why are these so cheap? Are they that bad?
« Reply #1 on: 08 February 2009, 20:24 »
i'm not sure, but on that website, HID are £115+

best go for function rather than looks on lights i feel, or go for both

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Re: why are these so cheap? Are they that bad?
« Reply #2 on: 08 February 2009, 20:25 »

They certainly aren't HIDs just projector style headlights. Not had any probs with mine

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Re: why are these so cheap? Are they that bad?
« Reply #3 on: 08 February 2009, 20:34 »

They certainly aren't HIDs just projector style headlights. Not had any probs with mine

do you have these on yours?

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Re: why are these so cheap? Are they that bad?
« Reply #4 on: 08 February 2009, 20:38 »


I didn't get them from that shop but they certainly look the same.

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Re: why are these so cheap? Are they that bad?
« Reply #5 on: 08 February 2009, 20:45 »
I have these on mine too.

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Re: why are these so cheap? Are they that bad?
« Reply #6 on: 08 February 2009, 20:54 »

Oh go on then


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Re: why are these so cheap? Are they that bad?
« Reply #7 on: 08 February 2009, 21:49 »
Cheers chaps-
Are they a straight plug n play fit?

Andy :evil:

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Re: why are these so cheap? Are they that bad?
« Reply #8 on: 09 February 2009, 04:33 »
i purchased them off ebay last year, after fitting and driving around you just dont get the same light output effect as standard lights give..

maybe its just me but the lights just seemed more dull and fixed without any spread like on the sides or anything compared to normal headlamps/ so i sold them on.


Iv heard the HELLA XENON LOOK headlamps are ment to be the best aftermarket upgrade from standard halogen.. They look exactly the same as the xenons and guessing the light output will be near enough the same but with manual adjust you wont get it perfect.


Oh and yes they are a plug and play fit, well mine was anyway, no mods needed.

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Re: why are these so cheap? Are they that bad?
« Reply #9 on: 09 February 2009, 21:04 »
I have them too, no pics though I'm afraid.
Not low enough mk5
Not on the road enough mk3