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Offline GTi_James

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headlamps question
« on: 27 November 2012, 17:13 »
i'm wanting to change my bulps in my headlamps for something brighter, what will i need for a legal upgrade? is buying the bulbs only like these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK4-98-Xenon-Upgrade-Headlight-Bulbs-h1h7h3501-/250047536129?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+IV&hash=item3a37fe9c01

ok or do i need any extras etc etc?

many thanks!
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Re: headlamps question
« Reply #1 on: 27 November 2012, 17:22 »
Hmmm only 40% brighter than standard bulbs.Philips Xtreme vision or Osram nightbreakers are bound to be brighter than these,but its your money bud.


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Re: headlamps question
« Reply #2 on: 27 November 2012, 17:29 »
well brighter is better but was wondering if they would fit standard headlamps legally or would i have to get projector etc?  :undecided:
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Re: headlamps question
« Reply #3 on: 28 November 2012, 13:54 »
they are legal and no projectors needed. They are not hid xenons.
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Re: headlamps question
« Reply #4 on: 28 November 2012, 13:58 »
cheers guys
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Re: headlamps question
« Reply #5 on: 28 November 2012, 17:56 »
Don't buy the cheapo ebay ones they are terrible :huh: buy some branded ones ie Phillips or Osram
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Re: headlamps question
« Reply #6 on: 29 November 2012, 08:32 »
yeh i was considering that last night, looks like a trip to Halfrauds  :sick:
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