M-tec Super White sidelight bulbs

[SteveP]

^^ He has Xenon Headlights 

[v2brett]

yeah steves right mine are xenons but i think the normal headlights can be modded so the sidelights in the same place

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Folks, I've had these bulbs for a a few weeks now...still can't work out where the hell to pull the old ones out from so I can replace them.

One side has the water bottle obstructing and the other my air intake kit... any got pics showing where/how to install these?

Many thanks...!

P.S.  Took the car to the dealership today. They said I had to remove the headlights to replace the side bulbs - becoz I have xenons.  To be honest I don't believe them!!!

[Greeners]

You shouldn't believe them as thats bollox!

Theres a rubber cover at the bottom of the headlight unit. Once removed it's just a matter of pulling the bulb holder out (be prepared to lose the feeling in your fingers  ).

If your @ the next meet I'll happily do it for you. 

[v2brett]

they really are quite easy they must be trying it on with the lights out job,   when you look at the back of the light you will see 2 rubber caps and 1 big plastic one,  the plastic one is the xenon headlight bulb (nearest the wing)  the bigger rubber cap is the full beam bulb and the smaller rubber cap contains the sidelights.
  to swap the sidelight bulbs remove the small rubber cap and remember the bulbs arent facing forwards there pointing out sidewards towards the wings, try have a look to see the wires it may help to use a mirror.   grab the wires and pull towards the middle of the car they may require a sharpish tug, id suggest startin with the passenger side as its easier to see and do   hth

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Cheers guys... Greenouse may well see you at DC09... still trying to figure out what I'll be paying the tenner entry fee for though?

P.S. A bit strapped for cash...V4 disc and the motorbike test I took on Saturday didn't help matters.

P.P.S I need more speed - I figured getting a motorbike might help me quench my desire!   

[tomoc2003]

Well i've finally got these in after putting 1 in from the first set and my mate putting the other one on his roof and it blowing of and smashing  i then had to get another set but all fitted now and they're spot on 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

I am not 100% sure on this but be believe there are issue with these bulb's as they aren't 'E' marked so might not be road legal ???

VW do there own blue coated sidelamp bulbs - part number N 017 753 10 - all 'E' marked and completely legal.

And the Philips blue VisionPlus ones which www.PowerBulbs.com supply (free with a pair of H7s) are also fully legal.

[vRS Carl]

I might have to invest in a couple of pairs of these as the Phillips Bluevision ones certainly aint blue or white.

 

[RedRobin]

VW do there own blue coated sidelamp bulbs - part number N 017 753 10 - all 'E' marked and completely legal.

....Do these give a 'sharper' more blue tinted/biassed light? I find the stock sidelights very yellow/cream and dull.

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Photos would be nice plz.

[JPW]

Looks like a good mod.

I'm starting to make my list of little tweaks for when I collect my car on Fri!

[WhiteGTI]

These sidelights are excellent. Pure white light, with the smallest hint of blue. Perfect. And trust me, there's nothing i hate more than yellow lights hahaha!

[RedRobin]

Looks like a good mod.

I'm starting to make my list of little tweaks for when I collect my car on Fri!

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

I've had my bulbs for several months now...I guess I should get round to installing them this weekend.