Phillips Bulbs....

[ifti]

I removed the indicators and dipped beam lights, just to see how easy it was, and then put them back in. They seem very easy to do.
I havent attempted the sidelights, and probably wont until I have the new ones

[AlanD]

lol wise move there

[cupraowner]

Cheers AlanD, much appreciated.
Will order 'em up tomorrow

How much difference is there between these and the output of a HID kit, say 6000k output?

The difference is that a HID kit is illegal 

So would these bulbs give you the same effect as a xenon bulb?

[AlanD]

Cheers AlanD, much appreciated.
Will order 'em up tomorrow

How much difference is there between these and the output of a HID kit, say 6000k output?

The difference is that a HID kit is illegal 

So would these bulbs give you the same effect as a xenon bulb?

No, nothing will give the same effect of a xenon on bulb other than having xenons on your car or using an illegal HID kit. I think you would get away with HIDs as I see soooo many cars about that have obviously had HID put in and several forum members running HIDsd (admittedly not on MK5s) have sailed though MOTs, but its your call, Id advise NOT to use HIDs and just fit these.

They do give more of a xenon look to your lights by producing a whiter (as opposed to yellow) light that spreads further.

HTH.

[mafri]

My bulbs arrived this morning (4xH7 (main beam and headlights) and the free sidelights). All fitted and done! 

It took around 20 mins, it's no-where near as bad as I feared. Best to start with the centre lights first (sidelights + mainbeam). Unclip and take the mainbeam bulb out, then pull out the sidelight holder - that way you get an extra couple of mm to play with! Needs quite a bit of welly, but I have escaped without grazed knuckles.

The sidelight bulb just pushes into the holder - once that's done on both sides, you will be ready for the so-easy-its-almost-unbelievable fitting of the headlight bulbs. Dead easy, just twist and fit. 30 secs a side.

[stealthwolf]

^^^I did say they were easy. It's the sidelights that are more difficult..

[mafri]

Yep, forgot to say thank you chaps for the help and guidance. Just need it to get dark now!