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Offline saadn

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Which HID option should I go for?
« on: 10 November 2012, 04:45 »
I've been looking to install HIDs in my Golf GT TDi. The below are my options:

1) Install a HID kit in my current reflector lights. But that will screw up the beam pattern.

2) By the Hella Xenon look lights and install a HID kit with that. What is the beam pattern for these and would it dazzle on coming drivers?

3) Spend a LOT load of money on purchasing OEM Xenon headlights (and other parts) and do a countless hours of work to get them up and running.

4) Or purchase these http://shopping.boraparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_28_133_154&products_id=237 which are supposed to be OEM and already have the necessary parts installed and are apparently "plug and play". Has anyone tried these?

I reckon option 2 is my best option, but I'm not sure what the beam pattern is like with the hid kit installed nor do I know if the beam will dazzle oncoming traffic. I've read up that a few people from the US have tried this method but their regulations are different from ours.

My next choice would be option 4; it comes to approx £650-£700 but if those lights are actually OEM Xenons which are a straight plug and play then I think I can afford to proceed with this.

Thanks

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Re: Which HID option should I go for?
« Reply #1 on: 10 November 2012, 13:52 »
Option 3

Depending on your model all you will need is the lights and conversion loom

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Re: Which HID option should I go for?
« Reply #2 on: 15 November 2012, 09:19 »
How easy are they to install?

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Re: Which HID option should I go for?
« Reply #3 on: 15 November 2012, 09:24 »
Depends how handy you are with a torx bit set  :smiley:

Front bumper has to come off to get the lights out.  On mine (Audi A3) I had to remove the wipers and scuttle panel as I had to run wires into the cabin.

Not up to speed on the Golf's setup I'm afraid

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Re: Which HID option should I go for?
« Reply #4 on: 16 November 2012, 14:39 »
I found some OEM xenons for £340 which come with ballasts, bulbs etc however the right side indicator holder needs repairing. How much would this cost to repair and is it worth going for this?