MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: taylor on August 17, 2012, 04:04:14 pm
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So I have an edition 30, I'm the second owner but the previous owner did not take up the option of the xenon headlights so I have the stock halogen lights, so what I'd like to know is if I bought some second hand r32 xenon headlights would they fit straight into my car and work as normal?
I am a bit of a noob so any help would be greatly appreciated
Many thanks
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As far as i know you'd need to get some adapters as they use different plugs to connect to the car for halogens and xenons, kufatec looms/adapters seem to be the favourite choice on here, only know as i'm looking to maybe do this to my car in the near future :happy2:
Dave
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Thanks for the info mate.
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I did exactly this to my Edition30 and it's the best thing i've ever done,it transform's the look of the car as well as giving you the quality xenon light,it's as Little_dave say's Kufatec loom's,the Xenon's of course and somebody with vagcom to code them in! :happy2:
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Sanj, can I ask where you got your xenons from?
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If you have Xenons don't you also have to have washers to get through MOT?
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If you have Xenons don't you also have to have washers to get through MOT?
My 08 seat Leon cupra has xenons and no washers and its been through mot's
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Yeah I heard this was the latest legal requirements if push comes to shove I will get them installed too
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I think as of this/next year they are tightening up on the auto-levelling/wash rules so I'd save yourself a headache and do the lot.. Obviously the first concern being oncoming traffic getting blinded!
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Yeah I think I'll do it all in one go
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I think as of this/next year they are tightening up on the auto-levelling/wash rules so I'd save yourself a headache and do the lot.. Obviously the first concern being oncoming traffic getting blinded!
Only blinded by people not setting the beam pattern properly,the oem xenon's once setup are perfect,people putting in HID kit's in halogen housing's are the one's with the light beam scattered all over the place and are a danger to other driver's! :smiley:
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Sanj, can I ask where you got your xenons from?
I bought them from a member from these forum's for £450 and the Kufatec adaptor's were another £45. :happy2:
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If you have Xenons don't you also have to have washers to get through MOT?
Only if the auto leveller's and washer's were fitted from factory they have to work,if not fitted they check the beam height and pattern and if that's ok they pass! :happy2:
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Sanj, can I ask where you got your xenons from?
I bought them from a member from these forum's for £450 and the Kufatec adaptor's were another £45. :happy2:
Damn I need to find some, there are some on pistonheads for £300 but not sure if that's too good to be true
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Sanj, can I ask where you got your xenons from?
I bought them from a member from these forum's for £450 and the Kufatec adaptor's were another £45. :happy2:
Damn I need to find some, there are some on pistonheads for £300 but not sure if that's too good to be true
They may be just for the housing's and may not contain the ballast's and igniter's,check before you buy. :smiley:
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Sanj, can I ask where you got your xenons from?
I bought them from a member from these forum's for £450 and the Kufatec adaptor's were another £45. :happy2:
Damn I need to find some, there are some on pistonheads for £300 but not sure if that's too good to be true
They may be just for the housing's and may not contain the ballast's and igniter's,check before you buy. :smiley:
I've messaged him and asked see what he says
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Just seen these on the bay, nothing to do with me, but might help you out :happy2:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290759749037?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290759749037?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
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I think as of this/next year they are tightening up on the auto-levelling/wash rules so I'd save yourself a headache and do the lot.. Obviously the first concern being oncoming traffic getting blinded!
Only blinded by people not setting the beam pattern properly,the oem xenon's once setup are perfect,people putting in HID kit's in halogen housing's are the one's with the light beam scattered all over the place and are a danger to other driver's! :smiley:
Agreed but the auto-levelling system also serves to keep the correct beam pattern mostly on the ground, not in someone's rear view mirror or head on (dependant on incline/corners etc) I've attached the regs. http://www.sendspace.com/file/yyvd0n (http://www.sendspace.com/file/yyvd0n)
Hope it helps OP :happy2:
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Just seen these on the bay, nothing to do with me, but might help you out :happy2:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290759749037?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290759749037?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Thanks mate will watch them
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I think as of this/next year they are tightening up on the auto-levelling/wash rules so I'd save yourself a headache and do the lot.. Obviously the first concern being oncoming traffic getting blinded!
Only blinded by people not setting the beam pattern properly,the oem xenon's once setup are perfect,people putting in HID kit's in halogen housing's are the one's with the light beam scattered all over the place and are a danger to other driver's! :smiley:
Agreed but the auto-levelling system also serves to keep the correct beam pattern mostly on the ground, not in someone's rear view mirror or head on (dependant on incline/corners etc) I've attached the regs. http://www.sendspace.com/file/yyvd0n (http://www.sendspace.com/file/yyvd0n)
Hope it helps OP :happy2:
Thanks for that dude
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Just be aware that I have read of a few scammers selling parts on PH lately. Pretty sure Xenons were one of the parts they were using to suck people in.
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Just be aware that I have read of a few scammers selling parts on PH lately. Pretty sure Xenons were one of the parts they were using to suck people in.
Ah s**t! Really? Will be no way of telling either is there?
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Just be aware that I have read of a few scammers selling parts on PH lately. Pretty sure Xenons were one of the parts they were using to suck people in.
Ah s**t! Really? Will be no way of telling either is there?
Other than the way they communicate and how they ask you to pay. Make sure you pay through paypal and DO NOT gift the payment!
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Just be aware that I have read of a few scammers selling parts on PH lately. Pretty sure Xenons were one of the parts they were using to suck people in.
Ah s**t! Really? Will be no way of telling either is there?
....You'll certainly be able to tell if you get stung.
Sometimes word will go out on the forums about specifically who to avoid.
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Anyone got any idea if these would be any good?
http://www.eurowagens.com/en/vw/golf-5-jetta-5/headlights/xenon-look-headlights-genuine.html
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Just be aware that I have read of a few scammers selling parts on PH lately. Pretty sure Xenons were one of the parts they were using to suck people in.
Ah s**t! Really? Will be no way of telling either is there?
Other than the way they communicate and how they ask you to pay. Make sure you pay through paypal and DO NOT gift the payment!
Right thanks mate I'm going to ring him tomorrow morning
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Just be aware that I have read of a few scammers selling parts on PH lately. Pretty sure Xenons were one of the parts they were using to suck people in.
Ah s**t! Really? Will be no way of telling either is there?
....You'll certainly be able to tell if you get stung.
Sometimes word will go out on the forums about specifically who to avoid.
Right ok thanks mate will have a look round the PH forum
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Other than the way they communicate and how they ask you to pay.
Right thanks mate I'm going to ring him tomorrow morning
....Listen out for a Nigerian accent!
Although apparently quite a lot 'Nigerian' scams originate from Israel.
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Anyone got any idea if these would be any good?
http://www.eurowagens.com/en/vw/golf-5-jetta-5/headlights/xenon-look-headlights-genuine.html
I've got a set of these i'll be putting up in the for sale section probably tomorrow :happy2:
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Anyone got any idea if these would be any good?
http://www.eurowagens.com/en/vw/golf-5-jetta-5/headlights/xenon-look-headlights-genuine.html
Note the wording..... 'Xenon look' :wink:
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Other than the way they communicate and how they ask you to pay.
Right thanks mate I'm going to ring him tomorrow morning
....Listen out for a Nigerian accent!
Although apparently quite a lot 'Nigerian' scams originate from Israel.
Ha I dunno if that's a serious comment or not however this guy was Scottish as he rang me before
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Yes, I was joking and just making reference to the well-known Nigerian scams which ask for your bank details.
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Regarding MOT, if you have auo levelling and washers fitted, they must work for The MOT pass, but if not fitted they can't be tested and won't be a fail.
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Yes, I was joking and just making reference to the well-known Nigerian scams which ask for your bank details.
Thought as much hah!
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So I've still been looking for some xenons and came across these
http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2_6_8697_19901_19954&info=Hella_1K6941040B_Headlight_Assembly_High_Intensity_Discharge_Right_OEM&products_id=3760
Can somebody confirm whether these are any good I know this is only one light!
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Just spotted these...
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52442.0/topicseen.html
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Just spotted these...
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52442.0/topicseen.html
Thanks for that mate