MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Rich88 on October 30, 2009, 05:11:05 pm

Title: Evening all. I'm looking to purchase a MK 5 GTI in the next couple of weeks. I
Post by: Rich88 on October 30, 2009, 05:11:05 pm

would like xenons on it, but it seems there aren't that many of them doing the rounds. Therefore, is it possible to upgrade the standard lights to xenon units? And if so, how easy is it.

Also, any recommendations as to colours as well as prices I should be looking to pay?

Cheers.

Title: Re: Evening all. I'm looking to purchase a MK 5 GTI in the next couple of weeks. I
Post by: JPC on October 30, 2009, 05:45:11 pm

theres quite a lot of talk with the xenons. its possible.

have a look at my build thread

Title: Re: Evening all. I'm looking to purchase a MK 5 GTI in the next couple of weeks. I
Post by: faheem on October 30, 2009, 07:27:27 pm

hi mate,

ive recently bought a black mk5 gti in the last couple of months, only issue with these is that any marks or stonechips can be more visable which personally does bug me a little bit, im going to get it resolved at some point soon.

white is certainly the hardest colour to get hold off and more expensive but yeah from my own experience if you choose black be aware of the visibility of marks.

same time when its cleaned and waxed and looking shiny it looks stunning :)

Title: Re: Evening all. I'm looking to purchase a MK 5 GTI in the next couple of weeks.
Post by: andrewparker on October 30, 2009, 07:39:01 pm

Why exactly do you want Xenons? Just curious...

Title: Re: Evening all. I'm looking to purchase a MK 5 GTI in the next couple of weeks. I
Post by: JPC on October 30, 2009, 07:39:52 pm

i think even when the xenons are off, it makes the car look so much better. Looks like a better spec'd car

Title: Re: Evening all. I'm looking to purchase a MK 5 GTI in the next couple of weeks. I
Post by: Andy on October 30, 2009, 07:57:31 pm

did i read some way Jay you can do this mod and how much..

Title: Re: Evening all. I'm looking to purchase a MK 5 GTI in the next couple of weeks.
Post by: Rich88 on October 30, 2009, 08:05:36 pm

Andy, I just think the xenons look quite mean. I enjoy the way they sort of 'flick on' when first turned on.

It wouldn't be a deal breaker, I just like the look of them and would have them if it wasn't too difficult or expensive to install. Especially in these dark winter evenings!

Title: Re: Evening all. I'm looking to purchase a MK 5 GTI in the next couple of weeks. I
Post by: Moschops on October 30, 2009, 10:14:50 pm

Quote from: JPC on October 30, 2009, 07:39:52 pm

i think even when the xenons are off, it makes the car look so much better. Looks like a better spec'd car

x2.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Evening all. I'm looking to purchase a MK 5 GTI in the next couple of weeks.
Post by: RedRobin on October 30, 2009, 10:19:19 pm

Quote from: JPC on October 30, 2009, 07:39:52 pm

i think even when the xenons are off, it makes the car look so much better. Looks like a better spec'd car

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FXenons.jpg&hash=1897118023db726326108ac310870a574199b14f)

Title: Re: Evening all. I'm looking to purchase a MK 5 GTI in the next couple of weeks. I
Post by: Andy on October 30, 2009, 10:46:00 pm

Quote from: RedRobin on October 30, 2009, 10:19:19 pm

Quote from: JPC on October 30, 2009, 07:39:52 pm

i think even when the xenons are off, it makes the car look so much better. Looks like a better spec'd car

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FXenons.jpg&hash=1897118023db726326108ac310870a574199b14f)

slippery slope of modding is biteing again

Title: Re: Evening all. I'm looking to purchase a MK 5 GTI in the next couple of weeks. I
Post by: Andy on October 30, 2009, 10:47:37 pm

Quote from: maxitrol on October 30, 2009, 10:46:00 pm

Quote from: RedRobin on October 30, 2009, 10:19:19 pm

Quote from: JPC on October 30, 2009, 07:39:52 pm

i think even when the xenons are off, it makes the car look so much better. Looks like a better spec'd car

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FXenons.jpg&hash=1897118023db726326108ac310870a574199b14f)

slippery slope of modding is biteing again

Know what you mean Rich-i wished i spect this when i bought my car

Title: Re: Evening all. I'm looking to purchase a MK 5 GTI in the next couple of weeks. I
Post by: T30GUE on October 30, 2009, 11:34:10 pm

Would have preferred xenons with mine, but had to comprimise in the end as a lovely car came up for sale without them.
Have managed top pick a set up second hand though, already have the headlight washers so should be simple enough to fit, then enable with vagcom. Apparently the wiring is even available to fit the levelling sensors, so will be looking into this to be fully legal.

Good luck with your search!