MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Munzz on April 30, 2014, 01:58:37 pm
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Hi Guys,
I know there was a thread recently on this,
I'm looking to purchase some shortly but would like recommendations from those that have purchased these previously.
I know eBay is full of them but which ones should I steer clear of and which ones should I be looking out for.
I'll be fitting them with a HID kit although this shouldn't make any difference!
Thanks.
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Best try a search mate, been covered plenty of times - most recently here :happy2:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,82746.0.html
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Hi Kris,
I've scanned that thread and it seems no one has purchased any of the links in question, I'm looking to be recommended a set from someone that's purchased a pair previously.
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I ended up buying them in the end, they were plug and play and I can't really give a review of how good they are when driving at night because I haven't driven at night yet but they look great in terms of looks
Here is a pic...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmelvin084%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20140429_203923_zpsgthx0iz_edit_1398873833784_zps2ljakadm.jpg&hash=b9446c9c329ec4e3982f46664593ad7a4955ad6c)
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Yea they do look cool.
I'll be keeping an eye on all these projector threads, as I'm sure Munzz will!
Thanks for the pic Melvin084.
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I purchased the Hella projector ones a couple of years ago. They are OEM quality but a pain to refit HID bulbs.
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Hi Melvin,
Have you got a link for those, they look great.
Have you fitted HID's?
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Hi Melvin,
Have you got a link for those, they look great.
Have you fitted HID's?
I have these bulbs
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-ERROR-FREE-CANBUS-W5W-T10-501-LED-SIDE-LIGHT-BULB-Xenon-White-13-SMD-/321385098250?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Plat_Gen%3AMK+V%7CModel%3AGolf&hash=item4ad40b6c0a
The lights are these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121233322981?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Hi Kris,
I've scanned that thread and it seems no one has purchased any of the links in question, I'm looking to be recommended a set from someone that's purchased a pair previously.
I purchased the black inner ones and they are at the post office waiting to be collected.
If you haven't bought them by the time I've fitted then ill pm you a review :happy2:
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Hi Kris,
I've scanned that thread and it seems no one has purchased any of the links in question, I'm looking to be recommended a set from someone that's purchased a pair previously.
I purchased the black inner ones and they are at the post office waiting to be collected.
If you haven't bought them by the time I've fitted then ill pm you a review :happy2:
These?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171304931886
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I can't find the vendor I used- Markus Kneifel, I think his name is.
However it is this type from ebay.de. Pricier than the non- Hella types. I'd ask if they can get RHD types, Markus got some from the manufacturer.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Scheinwerfer-Xenon-links-VW-Golf-V-Golf-5-GTi-Bj-03-07-Original-Hella-/200943565005?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item2ec92b78cd
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Look like I'm going to end up buying the Depo brand if I can manage to source some...
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Hi Kris,
I've scanned that thread and it seems no one has purchased any of the links in question, I'm looking to be recommended a set from someone that's purchased a pair previously.
I purchased the black inner ones and they are at the post office waiting to be collected.
If you haven't bought them by the time I've fitted then ill pm you a review :happy2:
These?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171304931886
Yes mate
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See my footer for hella purchase and install / review :happy2:
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See my footer for hella purchase and install / review :happy2:
Hi,
Where would I find a set of the lights you purchased to buy online? Looks like I'm spoilt for choice!
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just google 'German Carparts GmbH' and ping them an email - he speaks great English
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Hi Kris,
I've scanned that thread and it seems no one has purchased any of the links in question, I'm looking to be recommended a set from someone that's purchased a pair previously.
I purchased the black inner ones and they are at the post office waiting to be collected.
If you haven't bought them by the time I've fitted then ill pm you a review :happy2:
These?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171304931886
Yes mate
Just got the lights and they are very cheap looking. Come with a snapped clip. Had a couple of defects in the chrome rings and the side lights are in the same place as they are in a standard light.
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That's a shame mate. So they going back then. Do you have any pics you could upload?
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Bad news Adam, I assume you'll send them back?
I've just purchased the following, should get it all fitted next Saturday. I'm just hoping that I don't have to undertake the dreaded 6 o'clock mod.
HIDS: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/h7-ultra-35w-slim-canbus-hid-xenon-conversion-kit/
Lamps: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380868571464
Sidelights: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/501-w5w-gen-2-canbus-25-smd-led-bulbs-white-1/
Went for a 5000k kit in the end, was between that and the 4300k, I hope the 5000k won't be too non-oem.
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Bad news Adam, I assume you'll send them back?
I've just purchased the following, should get it all fitted next Saturday. I'm just hoping that I don't have to undertake the dreaded 6 o'clock mod.
HIDS: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/h7-ultra-35w-slim-canbus-hid-xenon-conversion-kit/
Lamps: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380868571464
Sidelights: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/501-w5w-gen-2-canbus-25-smd-led-bulbs-white-1/
Went for a 5000k kit in the end, was between that and the 4300k, I hope the 5000k won't be too non-oem.
Looking at the bulb type looks as tho you have bought OEM spec ie takes D2S bulbs? Oem as far as I know take D2S for dipped and H7 for flash or high beam
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Bad news Adam, I assume you'll send them back?
I've just purchased the following, should get it all fitted next Saturday. I'm just hoping that I don't have to undertake the dreaded 6 o'clock mod.
HIDS: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/h7-ultra-35w-slim-canbus-hid-xenon-conversion-kit/
Lamps: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380868571464
Sidelights: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/501-w5w-gen-2-canbus-25-smd-led-bulbs-white-1/
Went for a 5000k kit in the end, was between that and the 4300k, I hope the 5000k won't be too non-oem.
Looking at the bulb type looks as tho you have bought OEM spec ie takes D2S bulbs? Oem as far as I know take D2S for dipped and H7 for flash or high beam
Argh this is turning into be a nightmare!
Can anyone else confirm that the kit I have brought is incorrect? On the eBay page it states the bulbs type to be D2S/H7?!
Edit: According to the below link they do take H7 bulbs?
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,61320.0.html
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From what I know mate theres two headlight types. One oem spec for those with factory xenons which take d2s for dipped and h7 for flash and then there are those which are oem xenon look ie for us guys withs halogens and therefore use h7 for both dipped and mainbeam/flash. Bare in mind factory xenons use h7 just for flash and the shutter lifts on dipped beam for high beam.
Standard lights use h7 for high/mainbeam
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From what I know mate theres two headlight types. One oem spec for those with factory xenons which take d2s for dipped and h7 for flash and then there are those which are oem xenon look ie for us guys withs halogens and therefore use h7 for both dipped and mainbeam/flash. Bare in mind factory xenons use h7 just for flash and the shutter lifts on dipped beam for high beam.
Standard lights use h7 for high/mainbeam
Argh, I'm hoping these are the correct ones, I'll do a trial fit next week when they arrive just to be sure!
Can anyone else with Depo headlights confirm?
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If your car didn't come with xenons from factory I'm pretty sure they won't fit unless you buy d2s bulbs, igniters, balasts and the kufatec wiring loom adaptors also.
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From what I know mate theres two headlight types. One oem spec for those with factory xenons which take d2s for dipped and h7 for flash and then there are those which are oem xenon look ie for us guys withs halogens and therefore use h7 for both dipped and mainbeam/flash. Bare in mind factory xenons use h7 just for flash and the shutter lifts on dipped beam for high beam.
Standard lights use h7 for high/mainbeam
Argh, I'm hoping these are the correct ones, I'll do a trial fit next week when they arrive just to be sure!
Can anyone else with Depo headlights confirm?
Yes mate they are wrong. You want h7 + h7! Quickly cancel your order and get the ones on the first mentioned link!
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Also blokes saying that if I send them back I will get a refund. Not sure whether to open a case or not though and where I would stand if he doesn't refund me?
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That's a shame mate. So they going back then. Do you have any pics you could upload?
They look the same as in the pics. The defects are to small to photo graph but it's just the fact they are there. Also the glass ball sits to high so there is a few mil gap where you can see into the back of the unit. There basically gti lights with xenon balls added and made as cheap as possible.
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That's a shame mate. So they going back then. Do you have any pics you could upload?
They look the same as in the pics. The defects are to small to photo graph but it's just the fact they are there. Also the glass ball sits to high so there is a few mil gap where you can see into the back of the unit. There basically gti lights with xenon balls added and made as cheap as possible.
Also blokes saying that if I send them back I will get a refund. Not sure whether to open a case or not though and where I would stand if he doesn't refund me?
I'd open a case cos it's a dispute regardless. Get recorded delivery too. Better to spend a few quid than loose £250. I assume that's what you paid because I was watching them also. I was a bit suspicious as the pics were quite dark and was only 3. I'll be buying mine of eurowagons £218 delivered and read good reviews from this forum :happy2:
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I've told the bloke I won't because of his eBay but I think I need to for piece of mind.
Yep I've been watching the eurowagen ones for over a year now lol! That's what I'll be getting once I get my refund.
But I was suspicious but thought I'd take a chance and see. Massive regret now haha!
I see they sold the other set though. The bloke told me he had sold 20 sets with no complaints. I sent him a pic of r32 with sidelights on and the eurowagens link and he offered a refund straight away lol! The 20 others must have been clue less to what genuine ones look like
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I've told the bloke I won't because of his eBay but I think I need to for piece of mind.
Yep I've been watching the eurowagen ones for over a year now lol! That's what I'll be getting once I get my refund.
But I was suspicious but thought I'd take a chance and see. Massive regret now haha!
I see they sold the other set though. The bloke told me he had sold 20 sets with no complaints. I sent him a pic of r32 with sidelights on and the eurowagens link and he offered a refund straight away lol! The 20 others must have been clue less to what genuine ones look like
If you open a case won't show any where so won't impact him. What will is how you score him on your feedback. If he's true to his word, and it was me I'd put a neutral feedback. See if he will refund your postage too. I'd be arguing the fact they not as advertised therefore you shouldn't be out of pocket over it. Long shot though...
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He's already offered to refund me postage.
Tbh he started of a bit pissed but he was really helpful once he understood what I was saying.
I'm gona open a case. Just waiting for the PC to load haha!
Now it's another wait for xenons :scared:
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He's already offered to refund me postage.
Tbh he started of a bit pissed but he was really helpful once he understood what I was saying.
I'm gona open a case. Just waiting for the PC to load haha!
Now it's another wait for xenons :scared:
That's alright then, apart from a waste of time could have been worse I suppose. :happy2:
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Thanks for the help lads, especially Usman and Adam!
Unfortunately I can't cancel the lights as they've already been shipped but I'll return once received next week.
Following your advice I've just purchased the below, hopefully we are on the straight and narrow now!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121233322981
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Yes there the ones, exact ones I'll be getting once I have a refund.
I'll be going for a 5k hid kit aswell :happy2:
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Your welcome mate :happy2: I had a 5000k hid kit in my facelift civic type r and its bang on imo OEM+
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Hi Kris,
I've scanned that thread and it seems no one has purchased any of the links in question, I'm looking to be recommended a set from someone that's purchased a pair previously.
I purchased the black inner ones and they are at the post office waiting to be collected.
If you haven't bought them by the time I've fitted then ill pm you a review :happy2:
These?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171304931886
Yes mate
Just got the lights and they are very cheap looking. Come with a snapped clip. Had a couple of defects in the chrome rings and the side lights are in the same place as they are in a standard light.
I dont believe it, thats bad luck man :surprised:
eurowagens is the way to go :happy2:
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Yh mate! Knew I should of got them rather then these black ones.
Live and learn though!
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Which ones did you end up buying Adam?