Xenons - Why?????

[acwats]

Can somebody please put forward the case for xenon headlights.

I’ve driven a number of cars (E-Class, 5 Series, Honda Civic but not a golf) with xenons and admit they are better than standard halogen BUT not £625 better.

What percentage of time per year do you have your lights on ? what percentage of this time do you spend under streetlights. This leaves a tiny proportion (for most townies) in the real dark, but even then how often do you think to yourself  - I wish my lights were brighter I canÂ’t see?

I once had a Calibra and the lights were useless but the standard golf lights are ok

I can understand spending £625 on goodies eg improved stereo or Mutli Function Steering wheel as you the driver interacts (read plays) with these….. but headlights???

Have I missed something – I know they look different to the trained eye in the daylight but is it that they improve the aesthetics of the car when stationary?

Is it a one up thing - I just don’t get it – half the cars on the road with xenons are Saabs, Vauxhall Omegas or Skodas.

I canÂ’t see that thereÂ’s a safety argument?


Still each to their own. Let me know what IÂ’m missing

[bathspray]

Im in need of replacement clocks for my 83 Y gti. They are the ones with the economy gauge at the centre top, MFA, and oiltemp/fuel gauge under the rev counter.

Must have all clips/lugs for fastening (Speedo cable clips in)

Thanks

[stew72]

Due to unforseen corrosion issues we're now going to be breaking this...







Everything available.

We would prefer to sell engine/box and ancillaries together for a conversion. All can be seen running, milage is 135k. Price is £275 for the whole lot, that includes engine, gearbox (2Y), metering head and pipes/injectors, manifold (50mm) and throttlebody, ISV and controller and associated wiring, Distributor, ECU and all ignition wiring, engine loom and radiator.
Might consider taking £200 without gearbox.

Leccy windows, complete kit all working £100

Rainbow interior, usual wear to drivers seat and needs a clean. Both seats tilt. £60.

High pressure fuel pump (not very old) £25.

Central locking complete kit £50.

Half tint rear lights £25.

5 Slat Grille and spots, good condition £25.

2 pin 16v clocks, working MFA £25.

Rear beam with brakes. Needs a clean and paint, calipers need recon. Beam has had recent new bushes £50.

4 piece rear spoiler, bonds on £30.

Good tailgate (met black) with glass £30.

Good left hand door, small bit of rust on rear lower corner otherwise good £25.

Right hand door, rust to very bottom of door skin otherwise good £20.

Good bonnet £10.

Wheels are sold.

Drop us a PM if you need anything and I'll get back to you with prices.

Located near Norwich.

[rowlers]

weitec UK have offered to supply me with the above kit free of charge as the springs they supplied are too low on my car!

I know this is generous of them but I'm concerned that it will totally alter the way the car behaves. It must alter the handling!!!

Do I take a chance and fit it, I'll only lose my time in fitting or do I haggle for coilover kit???

TBH I don't like the sound of them - what do you think???

[ally_tee]

I have two ecu's for an abf, one pre 96 and one post 96.
so one has an immobiliser and the other doesn't
both in great conditon and working order, one's G code on the end and the other is BE

Also have a set of abf cams forsale in good condition, they've just come out a running car, i could also have a head forsale shortly too.

I have the Mk3 2 litre 16v inlet manifold, both halfs top and bottom, plus fuel rail available

A mk3 abf powersteering pump

An 02A hydraulic cable change gearbox it came off a running car mk3 abf, said to have no problems, but haven't tested it myself (brought but never used)

And maybe a few other bits here and there to do with the abf engine.

Pm if your interested in anything
cheers
ally

[Mutley]

I,ve opted for the 10 speaker audio pack and it works fine. Except that it doesnt play MP3's I specified this to the salesman who said they all play MP3's but according the the manuel it has to have a tiny MP3 logo on the front to do so. I shall be kicking off at him tommorow. Also VW couldnt get my nokia bluetooth kit to work so I've been sent to a place in Liverpool to sort thr problem out. 
Apart from that its great

I'd send you a picture but I dunno how

[mattneck(Beavis)]

got soem odd vibrating coming through the car, get to about 50 and it epaks and continues all the way thorugh, tis of quite a volume as well, and goes up and down with speed

have had suggestions of swap front wheels to rear and see what the difference is, im worried of it being a bearing somewhere or the front engine mount.. i think thats caused by reading aobut solid mounts though..

and of course we had so much out of the engine bay when it got swapped, maybe its time to check everything again, and tighten everything..

im also a bit worried aobut the elaky chock vie got one side.. wodnering if thats picking stuff up, oh and also had suggestion of a wheel weight being misisng, ive not had my tracking and camber setup at any point, so?

anyone?

[dunkz2006]

im after an induction kit for my mk4 1.8t and am on a really tight budget after getting my 18s, springs and dump valve can anyone reccomend one? i know the 1.8t is better with the relocation pipe to re route the filter but even if i got one in normal situ to tie me over any help would be great cheers in advance.

[forzahibs]

The bog standard GTI with 18" alloys is a hugely better looking car than the Ed 30. Discuss?

[monkeyalan]

what have you got?

within 60 or so miles of Sheffield ideally.

PM or reply to this post please .

cheeeeers