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Offline Rich

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Converting To Xenons
« on: August 07, 2009, 10:31:36 pm »
Yes - i bet this topic has come up many a times...

My Pirelli doesnt come with Xenons... and i would love them... :love:

I want the real deal too with the level adjusters... does anyone know what VW would charge for xenon lamps + fitting and everything else such as level adjusters ?


Sorry if this has been mention before


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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2009, 11:22:40 pm »
Hi Rich,

There is a thread on that here http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5223.0,

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R
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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2009, 08:10:41 am »
Rich, three words.

USE THE SEARCH
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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2009, 09:03:55 am »
Not read the thread linked but I'm sure it will tell you that the kit is available from Kufatec, not cheap for the headlights I might add.  I very much doubt a VW franchised dealer would want to get involved.
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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2009, 09:06:47 am »
Rich, IMHO I think you should just take delivery of the car and see how you find the standards. They are easily and cheaply upgradeable as I have done with my ED30.

No need to throw bucketfulls of cash at it..........................  :wink:
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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2009, 09:30:11 am »
Ive had Xenons on my last 5 cars, even having adaptive xenons on my RS4, so to come to an ED30 without, what a bit of a shock.  However, I have just upgraded to Osram Nigh beaters and they make all the difference - No need for xenons now
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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2009, 10:19:17 am »
I really like the look of them though...

I did use the search engine lol... but i couldnt find a price quoted from the Dealers... or rough price  :party:
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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2009, 12:55:10 pm »

Can someone tell me the type of bulb i need...

I'm interested in getting some of these osram night beaters and also some white sidelight bulbs...

It is a H4, H7 xx ???
Are Dipped and main the same bulb or seperate?

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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2009, 12:03:00 am »
Hi Zub Rich,

Full Beam and Dipped Main Beam are seperate H7 Bulbs, to be honest its not really worth chaning the full Beam, but the dipped makes a big diference.

I would upgrade your sidelights (5W) to Osram's or Philipps too as your standard ones will look very yellow against the Night Breakers, there was a post on the same subject earlier in the week too,

Rich
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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2009, 09:32:41 am »
They are about £2000 last time someone checked mate. To be done legally with the level adjusters etc  :surprised:
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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2009, 12:13:15 pm »
To pass an MOT levelers and washers are not needed! I am considering getting some for my golf! If they are adjusted correctly you will pass. The actual Xenon's go for around £400 on ebay! :drinking:
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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2009, 12:14:26 pm »
Yeah but the work involved runs into the thousands mate! It isnt worth it!

I am shocked the GTI didnt come with xenon's standard!
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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2009, 12:17:59 pm »
What work are you referring to mate?
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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2009, 12:19:53 pm »
The headlight washers are expensive to fit, also the self leveling height adjuster.
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Re: Converting To Xenons
« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2009, 12:30:54 pm »
Quote from: Jules86 on August 09, 2009, 12:19:53 pm
The headlight washers are expensive to fit, also the self leveling height adjuster.

Yes but they are not needed for the MOT so alot of people do not use them. As long as they are adjusted correctly you will pass!  :happy2:
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