MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Rickster on September 13, 2011, 07:09:32 pm

Title: HID Headlights - Edition 30
Post by: Rickster on September 13, 2011, 07:09:32 pm: Folks,

I may well buy an Edition 30, without the Xenons. Are these essential? Can i buy HID's for the Edition 30? If so, what's the best set on the market? Or alternatively can i buy uprated Bulbs? :happy2:
Title: Re: HID Headlights - Edition 30
Post by: SteveP on September 13, 2011, 07:11:43 pm: A Xenon retrofit is possible, but personally wouldn't recommend HID conversions.

Upgraded bulbs like the Osram Nightbreakers do make some difference.
Title: Re: HID Headlights - Edition 30
Post by: JJ on September 13, 2011, 07:14:13 pm: This thread might answer some of your questions Rickster:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,27460.0.html
Title: Re: HID Headlights - Edition 30
Post by: Saint Steve on September 13, 2011, 07:22:15 pm: Flame Suit ready at the ready :laugh:
Title: Re: HID Headlights - Edition 30
Post by: psw mk5 on September 13, 2011, 07:34:22 pm: :popcornsoda: HID lights in an eddie :sick:
Title: Re: HID Headlights - Edition 30
Post by: patrickcullen87 on September 13, 2011, 08:42:03 pm: yes xenons are essential!
if you dont have them you will find yourself wanting them!
hid kits dont look good at all with golf headlights unless you have an aftermarket set of lights.
thats my opinion :grin:
Title: Re: HID Headlights - Edition 30
Post by: maxload on September 13, 2011, 08:56:03 pm: I just upgraded bulbs in mine. LED sides with Osram nightbreakers for main. However you can get H7 led for the main headlight too.

Here are my LED sides...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz412%2Fmaxload2010%2FP9100042-1.jpg&hash=0edb5e6c6d9674bf627cd33c0c6ae2b7c48daca9)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz412%2Fmaxload2010%2FP9100041-1.jpg&hash=ba7e2f1cea8259249df78333dab0ce5e767a8c07)
Title: Re: HID Headlights - Edition 30
Post by: andrewparker on September 13, 2011, 09:01:48 pm: Quote from: patrickcullen87 on September 13, 2011, 08:42:03 pm
yes xenons are essential!
if you dont have them you will find yourself wanting them!

I don't have them, and strangely enough I've never found myself wanting them! I guess I mustn't drive in the dark enough. I actually don't think they look as good as the normal light either.
Title: Re: HID Headlights - Edition 30
Post by: baldwined30 on September 13, 2011, 09:09:41 pm: Quote from: psw mk5 on September 13, 2011, 07:34:22 pm
:popcornsoda: HID lights in an eddie :sick:
+1
Either Xenons or nothing!! They arent a '98 Civic!!
Title: Re: HID Headlights - Edition 30
Post by: _Nathan_ on September 13, 2011, 09:16:59 pm: Quote from: baldwined30 on September 13, 2011, 09:09:41 pm
Quote from: psw mk5 on September 13, 2011, 07:34:22 pm
:popcornsoda: HID lights in an eddie :sick:
+1
Either Xenons or nothing!! They arent a '98 Civic!!

But they are just an old, FWD shopping car, no need to be so precious :happy2: