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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #15 on: February 17, 2010, 10:19:41 pm »
how long u had it ? give them a call see what they say

3 months - worth a call i suppose alternativly Ive still got the guys email address i bought it from might drop him a note.

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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #16 on: February 17, 2010, 10:20:03 pm »
prev owner may have preferred the silver look too , you never know.

was this advertised on pistonheads? Im sure weve discussed this silver headlights thing previously.....
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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #17 on: February 17, 2010, 10:21:06 pm »
silver headlights was seen on an r32 import i think

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #18 on: February 17, 2010, 10:25:25 pm »
I think smiler may be right as I do remember seeing an ED30 with silver headlights on PH.

I'm sure there is a reasonable explanation and nothing sinister!  :happy2:

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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #19 on: February 17, 2010, 10:49:57 pm »
Im sure there is a simple reason.  Sorry for bringing this up, and yes this has been discussed before and it was on a silver ED30, so perhaps the same vehicle???
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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #20 on: February 17, 2010, 11:01:40 pm »
Ive emailed the salesman i bought it from to see if they know any more about it.

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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #21 on: February 17, 2010, 11:15:04 pm »
this could just be a headlight swap due to owner previous preference?

cars looking swish dude  :drinking:

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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #22 on: February 17, 2010, 11:28:51 pm »
this could just be a headlight swap due to owner previous preference?

cars looking swish dude  :drinking:

Possibly or may even come from the factory like it.

Like i said the rest of the bodywork color match is spot on and the panel gaps are tight so doesnt look like its had action. Additionally there's a bit of touchup on a stone chip on the bonnet that looks like its been there some time so dont think its had anything major done on the front end.

My old works focus had a fair bit of front end work done (After an old duffer pulled out infront of me 2 weeks after i got it) You could tell a mile off.

Nearly Clayed the FAST off earlier - caught the corner with the clay bar. I just let it dry then heated it with her hairdrier and it stuck back down ok!

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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #23 on: February 18, 2010, 08:35:02 am »
Those headlights don't look out of place mate espically with a silver car.It wouldn't bother me.  :happy2:
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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #24 on: February 18, 2010, 08:47:37 am »
I remember seeing someone posted this GTi up for sale & was thinking about getting it... i mentioned in the topic about the lights being standard Golf lights...

Be interesting to know why they are different...

But your car looks superb mate... so i wouldnt worry :happy2:  

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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #25 on: February 18, 2010, 11:24:43 am »
i think hurdys used to look like that  :happy2:

Along time ago it did.....but with black headlights :happy2:

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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #26 on: February 18, 2010, 01:44:56 pm »
My GTI had grey lights when I bought it, not the standard black ones. As it was a company car previously and no sign of any mods, it was very unlikely the previous owner changed the lights. That leaves 2 options;
1) The lights were fitted wrong at the factory (wouldn't surprise me, knowing VW)
2) Lights were incorrectly replaced after damage (would not surprise me either, knowing leasing companies!)

Joey mod them, like I did:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,10157.0.html
« Last Edit: February 18, 2010, 01:46:54 pm by Garth »

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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #27 on: February 18, 2010, 02:16:25 pm »
They're built on a production line so doubtful it's a factory error, more likely a cost cutting repair

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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #28 on: February 18, 2010, 02:31:54 pm »
They're built on a production line so doubtful it's a factory error, more likely a cost cutting repair
I've seen a lot of VW's with very bizzare combinations of specs in my time *, so I would never rule out factory error, but I agree that cost cutting (or simply ignorant) repair is the most likely reason for the lights being wrong.

* For example, my fiance's mk4 has half of the front seats with heating elements (drivers seat back and passenger seat bottom)  :stupid: with no seat heating and there has definately never been any seat repairs or replacements on the car

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Re: My GTi is FAST!!
« Reply #29 on: February 18, 2010, 05:44:47 pm »
I'd check to see if it's had xenons out the factory. Previous owner may have flogged um before trading in to get a few quid. Wouldn't suprise me. Could have even px'd with a mate with a TDI or similar.

Think a scan with vag com would show up any errors the car might be throwing up if there not there. On the plus side, if that is correct, you could get xenons installed easy enough!

Nice motor though!  :happy2:

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