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Bulbs...
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 2:36 am
by Scorpio1
What do you guys think about bulbs? Is it worth it changing to a bulb like this?
http://www.powerbulbs.com/products/prod ... bv&type=H7
Would it give better light? I had the older type of this bulb and it was OK
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 11:31 am
by polo2k
i used to run phillips blue vision bulbs which are great compared to stock but then i fitted hid`s (from vag parts which are on promo at the moment) and couldnt beleve the difference because there incredible
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 7:50 pm
by Scorpio1
Yep you're right, real xenon's are really good. Have them on my Focus at the moment but won't bother retro fitting them. Don't think I can on the TDI?
But just something a little brighter than standard and they claim to be 4000k...
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2003 7:31 pm
by polo2k
the hid`s from martyn are very low cost and very high quality plus i think hes offering them with longer cables now so if needed you could fit the ballasts on the strut towers or any where else you choose
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2003 10:14 pm
by Babe RuthLess
I think I'll fit some 'Vision Plus' bulbs from Philips.
H7 for the main headlights, what about high beams and position lights?
Cheers.
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2003 11:28 pm
by Scorpio1
Wow, 2k could I have more info? I would love to fit the lights and I will have the washer jets too. What about the levelling system, coz it will only have the manual one... And do you replace the reflectors with lenses?
I would love to do this so really appreciate more info on how to get them, prices etc?
The main bulb, I THINK, is H1 Babe RuthLess
Position lights, not sure...
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2003 12:29 am
by polo2k
theres more info in the diy forum and the vag parts forum (posty title guenee pigs reqd) and its just the same as replacing a bulb exept you have to fit a box at the same time and drill 1 hole but theres no permanant mods so its all removeable without a trace exept for the rear cover on the headlight which is cheep to replace
as for the washers i dont have them and havnt had a problem yet (car jet washed once a weak) and the adjusters i dont have either if i get flashed twice in a short period of time i lower the beam
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2003 2:42 pm
by Scorpio1
Spoke to Martyn today and definitely ordering a kit! He is very helpful.
Only thing is 2k, will the bulb hit the cap at the front/inside the light or will it be okay?
And what about the normal metal clip inside the light that is to hold the standard bulb, do you take that out?
Cheers mate
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 4:20 pm
by Scorpio1
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 10:45 pm
by polo2k
ok they diont hit the cap and im not sure which clip your refering too, if its the one that holds the bulb in place then yes you resuse it
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 10:55 pm
by Scorpio1
Cheers for that, yep was that clip, going to order it soon.
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 1:42 am
by Scorpio1
Ash, just wondered, when I fit this kit on my 9N, will the dipped (xenon) light stay on when I flash my high beam?
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 4:39 pm
by Scorpio1
Ok anyone, do you have a pic of a 9N Polo with the front bumper off? I need to see behind there so I can confirm there is space to mount the ballasts before I buy the kit.
Also, does the dipped beam stay on when you flash the main beam? (As above) Just normal halogen lights I mean on any 9N.
Thanks peeps
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 4:46 pm
by dxg
Mole did have some from when he fitted his kit.
I've gone through and found the old thread ("I got a few things yesterday"), but it's just got red-x's in it now...
Maybe if you PM him...
Deek.
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 5:08 pm
by Scorpio1
Cheers will try that
