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All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: welikeaps on October 31, 2010, 02:14:27 pm

Title: Xenon Lights vs Non Xenon differences?
Post by: welikeaps on October 31, 2010, 02:14:27 pm

A newbie question I know, but can you tell the difference between both from just looking at them?

thanks

Title: Re: Xenon Lights vs Non Xenon differences?
Post by: Weston on October 31, 2010, 02:18:17 pm

Quote from: welikeaps on October 31, 2010, 02:14:27 pm

A newbie question I know, but can you tell the difference between both from just looking at them?

thanks

As a general rule xenons have a projector lens so you can't see the bulb itself, whereas non xenon you can see the bulb. With factory fit lights you should be able to tell by this but previous owners may have added xenons or bought aftermarket lights with a projector lens.

Title: Re: Xenon Lights vs Non Xenon differences?
Post by: stealthwolf on October 31, 2010, 02:22:10 pm

If you're comparing Xenons vs standard halogens, then yes. If you're comparing xenons with xenon-look headlights, then I'd imagine it's more difficult.

Title: Re: Xenon Lights vs Non Xenon differences?
Post by: stealthwolf on October 31, 2010, 02:23:27 pm

In fact, have a look here for xenon v halogens: clicky (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21086.msg287214/topicseen.html#new)

Title: Re: Xenon Lights vs Non Xenon differences?
Post by: mortygttdi on October 31, 2010, 03:09:54 pm

Sorry thought this was a members ride forum :popcornsoda:

Darren

Title: Re: Xenon Lights vs Non Xenon differences?
Post by: danishmkvgti on October 31, 2010, 03:50:36 pm

Quote from: mortygttdi on October 31, 2010, 03:09:54 pm

Sorry thought this was a members ride forum :popcornsoda:

Darren

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