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Offline Ben_1uk

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Shopping List - need some help!
« on: 28 August 2009, 11:37 »
Hi guys,

I'm treating the car to a few goodies next month and just wanted to a bit of help.

1. I'm getting some genuine anniversary smoked headlights from VW Speed, but I remember reading something about auto-levellers? I presume this is something to do the the motors in the headlight..? How will this affect replacing the standard headlight units and what do I need to be aware of?

2. At the same time as changing my headlights, I want to upgrade both the headlight bulbs and sidelight bulbs for a "whiter" light. Can someone please recommend a good replacement and what fitment I need for both? I think the main beam are H1, the dipped beam H7 and the side lights are 501s? Again, I seem to remember reading somewhere about Phillips Blue Vision for the sidelights...? What about headlight bulbs?

3. I also want to replace the organge indicator bulbs for clear ones. Where's the best place to get them from and what fitment will I need for the indicators within the headlight unit - 581's???

Thanks in advance,
Ben.


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Re: Shopping List - need some help!
« Reply #1 on: 28 August 2009, 11:45 »
Use powerbulbs.com and it will show you what bulbs fit your car, also a 10% GolfGTI discounjt and free sidelights.

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Re: Shopping List - need some help!
« Reply #2 on: 28 August 2009, 11:51 »
Use powerbulbs.com and it will show you what bulbs fit your car, also a 10% GolfGTI discounjt and free sidelights.

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Re: Shopping List - need some help!
« Reply #3 on: 28 August 2009, 12:04 »
auto levelers were only with the xenons, anni lights are the same as normal lights but got a black surround
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Re: Shopping List - need some help!
« Reply #4 on: 28 August 2009, 12:11 »
Thanks for the replies - thanks for the link Jeynesey! Which mainbeam and dipped mainbeam lights are best - so much choice!!!

Also, how blue are the bluevision freebies? I don't want anything to look too chav!


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« Reply #5 on: 28 August 2009, 12:41 »
the light they produce aint blue, just look blue when off
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Re: Shopping List - need some help!
« Reply #6 on: 28 August 2009, 12:42 »
the light they produce aint blue, just look blue when off

yeah ain't that true - need to ge me some whiter bulbs  :sad:

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Re: Shopping List - need some help!
« Reply #7 on: 28 August 2009, 12:43 »
nah you need to log onto ebay and find some R32 xenons  :tongue: :cool: :evil:
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« Reply #8 on: 28 August 2009, 12:45 »
nah you need to log onto ebay and find some R32 xenons  :tongue: :cool: :evil:

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Re: Shopping List - need some help!
« Reply #9 on: 28 August 2009, 12:57 »
lend us your credit card or you buy me a southbend clutch and Ill get you some lights  :wink:
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