Angel eyes - the Xenon solution? (no haters thanks)

[VC]

Angel eyes aren't new, nor are the halo light rings that ebay spits out for cheap money and then you have to bake you headlight to warm the seals so you can split them open and install the hoops - then reassembling and hoping your lens's dont suffer with condensation from that point on.

So the other option is to change the entire unit for something like this:

(Parts for euro)

High quality DEPO product, Direct replacement Uses stock 10-pin adapter Hyperwhite High/Low bulbs and chrome coated amber signal bulb & Angel Eye ring bulbs included. H7 high/ H7 low / PY21W (7507) signal. Leveling motors included. *# Patented Super bright Angel Eyes. Left Hand/Right Hand Drive adjustable. If you choose the HID option, VAG-COM mods are required for HID not to trigger codes













now they are fine if you like the design and dont have Xenons

i think this is all down to me fancying something interesting for sidelights and not taking the usual audi LED strip option, but that above option is not an option


....so then i find these:



ANGEL EYES KIT FOR : Volkswagen Golf V Rabbit MK5 R32  
Descriptions:
Brand new Daylight Angel Eyes visible in daylight and with your Xenon light.
Ultra Bright White 7000K color temperature
Will not Trigger ECU error
Professional Installation
Recommended - Instructions included.
Comes with 1 Year Warranty
Ring Specification:

43000 MCD - Consume low voltage -
Working Temp -75 ~ +90 degrees centigrade
Shock proof
Package Includes Lumenux Brand:

(2) 7000K CCFL Hi Beam Halo Rings
(2) 7000K CCFL Lo Beam Halo Rings
(2) Angel Eye Ballasts
(1) 3M Double Sided Tapes
(1) Instructions with Pictures
* Everything you need to add Angel Eyes to your VW

suddenly got a bit more interesting didnt it  

Gentlemen, your thoughts

[Nasir]

I like the first set, the second set are poor and look taccy IMO. Your R32 looks amazing anyway

[rdfcpete]

You've got more taste than these VC   (But fit them then sell me your Xenons is of course what I'm trying to say  )

IMO AE's look out of place on anything other than a BMW really, just my preference.
The light units themselves look quite cool, but I'd be disappointed to see a MK5 wearing them.

[VC]

i appreciate the constructive critism guys  but this is for the Eos, the headlights are massive. i'm not an eyebrow fan either but on the Eos they sit very nicely - with this in mind is why i wanted to attempt to liven the lights up a bit

i do fear the chav label, and i know i get borderline with it too  but the Eos enjoys the fettle and custom slant to it - the golf needs a bit more pedigree and respect 

[RedRobin]

....

Some advice from an old hand - When it comes to lighting subjects on most forums, it's a sea of marmite. I would go for whichever you think looks right and ignore everyone else's opinions.

Personally I don't see why BMW should have a monopoly on AE's anymore than LED strips on Audi's.

You're not a chav and anyone with half a brain can see that you're not, so don't be concerned about that.
 

[edd666999]

i like thee

[john_o]

how about doing a photoshop on them VC ?
may give you a better feel of how theyll look 

[Andy]

personally i like them Vc,ave you a link for them

[Hurdy]

Mine

[VC]

....

Some advice from an old hand - When it comes to lighting subjects on most forums, it's a sea of marmite. I would go for whichever you think looks right and ignore everyone else's opinions.

Personally I don't see why BMW should have a monopoly on AE's anymore than LED strips on Audi's.

You're not a chav and anyone with half a brain can see that you're not, so don't be concerned about that.
 

indeed dude, youre running battles regarding your running lights can be a bit misdirected by people sometimes, legendary thread though

i'm not fussed about scene points and always do what i think would compliment a car...but sometimes, when theres a tiny seed of doubt its nice to air the idea and collect others opinions 

personally i like them Vc,ave you a link for them

which set? the first are supplied (that i found) by parts4euro.com or partsforeuro.com or something

the second set (the claimed Xenon compatible) i found here:

http://www.cargym.com/volkswagen-golf-gti-r32-mk5-white-ccfl-angel-eyes-kit-p-1416.html

$69.99 from a company stateside 

Mine

nice pic 

that would be the look i would be aiming at...however without the LED strip and would plan to only illuminate the inner rings

[JPC]

VC, hasnt the eos got projector lenses in there already?

[VC]

VC, hasnt the eos got projector lenses in there already?

Xenons were the only thing missing on the spec list when i bought it, she really want Xenons, so i though seeing as im changing things around etc etc

[JPC]

ok, i can see that might not have xenons in there, but do they have the little spherical lenses in there?

[RedRobin]

i'm not fussed about scene points and always do what i think would compliment a car...but sometimes, when theres a tiny seed of doubt its nice to air the idea and collect others opinions 

....Agreed. As designers we are hardwired into always questioning our decisions and checking things out from every angle to make sure we've arrived at the best solution we can at the time. Also, none of us are perfect and so we can miss something which others can point out.

[VC]

ok, i can see that might not have xenons in there, but do they have the little spherical lenses in there?

indeed they do