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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: GrizzlyUK on October 14, 2012, 12:17:32 am

Title: My first VW GTi - Need some help?
Post by: GrizzlyUK on October 14, 2012, 12:17:32 am

I've recently got my first VW Golf GTI 2.0T - I've wanted one for ages and finally the insurance isn't ridiculously stupid.

I want to get some new headlights for it - they are clear halogens but in need of an upgrade. I would prefer some black ones?

I've googled around and found these on awesomeGTi: http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/smoked-angel-eye-headlamps-golf-mk5

Rear lights is also another area I would like to improve on the car: http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/vw-golf-mk5-urban-style-led-indicator-and-stop-rear-lights-smoked

Can anyone recommend a website or decent products to improve the looks of the front and rear lights?

Many thanks in advance.

Title: Re: My first VW GTi - Need some help?
Post by: GrizzlyUK on October 14, 2012, 02:29:46 am

I found some nicer ones the bay...

headlights: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xenon-look-head-lights-lamps-VW-Golf-MK5-GTI-Jetta-Genuine-Hella-UK-RHD-/250900458319?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6ad52b4f
These are a bit dear... I'm thinking would it worth doing a full xenon retrofit for a little more money.

rear lights: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK5-5-V-Hella-Edition-30-Black-Red-Smoke-Tail-Lights-Rear-Lamp-GTI-R32-/320902831919?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ab74c9f2f#ht_3583wt_1144

will both of these items be ok?

Title: Re: My first VW GTi - Need some help?
Post by: monte on October 14, 2012, 03:10:54 am

Quote from: GrizzlyUK on October 14, 2012, 02:29:46 am

I found some nicer ones the bay...

headlights: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xenon-look-head-lights-lamps-VW-Golf-MK5-GTI-Jetta-Genuine-Hella-UK-RHD-/250900458319?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6ad52b4f
These are a bit dear... I'm thinking would it worth doing a full xenon retrofit for a little more money.

rear lights: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK5-5-V-Hella-Edition-30-Black-Red-Smoke-Tail-Lights-Rear-Lamp-GTI-R32-/320902831919?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ab74c9f2f#ht_3583wt_1144

will both of these items be ok?

Yes matey, both of those will be good items. Both made by Hella  :happy2:

or

You could always Lamin-X your headlights and get some MTEC SuperWhite Bulbs  :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2Fnull-6.jpg&hash=7b2fdc29ed4d21142baf37b7d77215c65d37e3cd)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2Fnull-7.jpg&hash=fb759eaaab1cbce6539181c0fb7785c52db041e3)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2Fnull-9.jpg&hash=3c2a9f07fc9b07ffb388be445fd423a31c1998a1)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2Fnull-3.jpg&hash=c459ec113c7b35c08b03ce95176d2f5eef94c0da)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2Fnull-15.jpg&hash=4a9e992b022a5a88c73ec699fa93f0c8e4eec364)




….now get to sleep.  Korean F1 will be on soon.  :party: :party: :party:

Title: Re: My first VW GTi - Need some help?
Post by: monte on October 14, 2012, 03:13:42 am

….Oh and Welcome to the Forum Grizzly  :drinking:

And I Love those Smoked Rear Hella's  :drool: :drool: :drool:

Title: Re: My first VW GTi - Need some help?
Post by: GrizzlyUK on October 14, 2012, 03:43:11 am

Thanks for the info Monte and the welcome :smiley:

The lamin-x stuff looks like it worked a treat. Looks great!

F1 is on. I forgot. I'll get some sleep in then. Oh dear.

Title: Re: My first VW GTi - Need some help?
Post by: Moz on October 14, 2012, 08:25:50 am

If you're looking to change the colour of the lense then carlo is right on the money. If you're wanting better light output on a budget get some mtec or osram night breakers for a smaller budget. Or for a bigger budget get some xenons.

Title: Re: My first VW GTi - Need some help?
Post by: MC71 on October 14, 2012, 08:57:18 am

^^^^ was just about to post the same as you Moz. Depends on budget, bulbs and Lamin X or genuine Xenons, which pop up on the forum pretty regularly for around £450+.

 :happy2:

Title: Re: My first VW GTi - Need some help?
Post by: JoeDarKa on October 14, 2012, 09:07:39 am

There are cheaper xenon look headlights if you look around. Mainly from Germany but come in at less than £300 delivered!