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Re: Nitrogen in Tyres
« Reply #40 on: 26 March 2010, 21:42 »
Indeed! :grin:

Let's join forces and construct another. :grin:
Remember there is always Kev's nonsense thread. It's great fun.
Have you seen the video clip I posted on it?
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Re: Nitrogen in Tyres
« Reply #41 on: 26 March 2010, 21:47 »
I have now! :grin:
Have you posted pics of your car yet?
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Re: Nitrogen in Tyres
« Reply #42 on: 26 March 2010, 22:27 »
I have now! :grin:
Have you posted pics of your car yet?

I am going to buy a new camera this weekend. I have lost (misplaced) 2 rather good ones.
Will do so once I have the car cleaned. Damn, so much to do, so little time.
Holiday nearly over. :sad:
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Re: Nitrogen in Tyres
« Reply #43 on: 26 March 2010, 22:46 »
Sweet! i'm curious about how your xenons look?
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Re: Nitrogen in Tyres
« Reply #44 on: 26 March 2010, 22:59 »
Sweet! i'm curious about how your xenons look?

They are Retro-fit ones and cost very much less than VW Xenons. Probably not as good but very much better than the standard lights. Good enough for me.
Total cost including labour and VAT: £435 for driving lights, high beam and fog lights. Diamond white in colour and light the road better. They are also not blinding to other motorists I hope. They have also been carefully aimed. Took 5.5 hours to install professionally!
Lots of forum members have not been in favour of me doing this. Spoke to my Insurance Company and they said that would be fine with no increase in premium.

I suppose it is ok to discuss Xenons on this thread as we are talking gas! :laugh:
Could get our heads bitten off by some members. :rolleyes:
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Re: Nitrogen in Tyres
« Reply #45 on: 26 March 2010, 23:37 »
Jimble: The Xenon Installation is not a wind-up, I promise. :smiley:
I decided not to have auto levelers as this would have increased the price by another £350 approximately. I can install these at a later date if I wish.
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Re: Nitrogen in Tyres
« Reply #46 on: 26 March 2010, 23:47 »
I believe you (this time), it's something i wouldn't bother with myself but i can see the appeal, i'm just wondering how they look in comparison to standard lights and factory xenons? do they butcher the standard lights or are they complete replacement units?
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Re: Nitrogen in Tyres
« Reply #47 on: 26 March 2010, 23:59 »
I believe you (this time), it's something i wouldn't bother with myself but i can see the appeal, i'm just wondering how they look in comparison to standard lights and factory xenons? do they butcher the standard lights or are they complete replacement units?

They 'look' like the standard lights. No butchering goes on and the installation is all done in front and through the wheel arches. Lots of looms and God knows what. Its a huge job. I had some misgivings before the installation but all seems fine. Only things that are different are the bulbs and ofcourse the colour of the light which is diamond white. The road is better lit and I feel safer driving in the dark. They do look a bit more sexy compared to the standard yellow lights.

PS: The installer also had to alter some 'things' on the car's electronics. It was one of those mad moments when I took the decision! :rolleyes:
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Re: Nitrogen in Tyres
« Reply #48 on: 27 March 2010, 00:15 »
Good for you, your a braver man than i :undecided:
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Re: Nitrogen in Tyres
« Reply #49 on: 27 March 2010, 00:29 »
Good for you, your a braver man than i :undecided:

I was in a bit of a state when it was being installed, I must admit!
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