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#1 ·
Just upgraded my headlight bulbs on the Golf.

I went for the

6500K XENON HID Blue Tint Headlamp H7 (dipped) and

3900K Extreme White Xenon H1 (main beam)

Theyre a class job, far better than the standard bulbs that come with the golf, which are about as bright as a candle.

Those H7 ones give off a blue tint similar to HID headlights a lot of new cars are coming with. The Extreme White Xenon give off a really bright really intense white light.

They make a big difference, Id recommend them to anyone with a MkIV.
 
#10 ·
Hi Richie,

The set I offer out Extreme White Xenon's are very bright but probably the brightest bulb you can get that isn't a Xenon Kit etc are the awarding winning Silver Star's.

But for the price of a set of them you can get 2 sets of my Extreme White's!!

Cheers

C
 
#17 ·
Quote: posted by tylerama on 10/12/2004 14:40:51

I wish I was able to see it on mine, but I tried once and can't even get near the bulbs.... they are stupidly hard to remove.. I can feel lots of wires, but not got a clue what I have my hands on ! Probably end up taking it to the garage to do it [:(!]

Try dropping the bumper to get to the headlight units, took me less than 45minutes, there's a 'How To' guide knocking around on here somewhere. It isn't difficult mate and would save you money.
 
#18 ·
Quote: posted by Cluke on 10/12/2004 17:50:43

Quote: posted by tylerama on 10/12/2004 14:40:51

I wish I was able to see it on mine, but I tried once and can't even get near the bulbs.... they are stupidly hard to remove.. I can feel lots of wires, but not got a clue what I have my hands on ! Probably end up taking it to the garage to do it [:(!]

Try dropping the bumper to get to the headlight units, took me less than 45minutes, there's a 'How To' guide knocking around on here somewhere. It isn't difficult mate and would save you money.

45mins tops.......stuff paying the stealers to do it...very easy to remove bumper...

biggest tip...

put wheels on full lock to do one side, then full look in opposite direction to do other wheel arch, and make sure you use a sleeping bag on the floor incase it suicide jumps, or something else soft....
 
#19 ·
I offer a great fitting service in Southampton [:D] Costs a pint of Stella and a bag of SV ....lol

I find if you whip the battery out and do that side you've got loads of room and then you know where to feel on the other side

I'll be doing a "How To" one of these days!!

C
 
#21 ·
Quote: posted by Cluke on 10/12/2004 17:50:43

Quote: posted by tylerama on 10/12/2004 14:40:51

I wish I was able to see it on mine, but I tried once and can't even get near the bulbs.... they are stupidly hard to remove.. I can feel lots of wires, but not got a clue what I have my hands on ! Probably end up taking it to the garage to do it [:(!]

Try dropping the bumper to get to the headlight units, took me less than 45minutes, there's a 'How To' guide knocking around on here somewhere. It isn't difficult mate and would save you money.

Well.. after fiddling about, swearing lots and generally cutting my hands to pieces, for an hour and 50 minutes, i've managed to fit the indicator bulbs ! what a total mare. Words cannot express how annoyed I was on saturday afternoon ! How does removing the bumper help you get to the bulbs though ? Damn me and my lack of diy experience and confidence ! [:(!] [:(]
 
#24 ·
Quote: posted by LiQuOrIcE on 13/12/2004 14:08:25

Quote: posted by tylerama on 13/12/2004 13:54:24

How does removing the bumper help you get to the bulbs though?

You take the light units out, sit them on your lap and put the bulbs in.

Only 4 torx screws (I think) and a wiring plug per light.

now that would be easy to have the light units on ya lap ! how do I go about getting the motorised adjuster unit off though ? is that simple or not ?
 
#25 ·
Yaz are all mad. Theres no need to take the bumper off or the battery out. I took my car to a small mechanics in Belfast where I had noticed a sign that said they specialise in German cars. The mechanic was able to change them in ten minutes for me, he had to remove the battery cover but thats it.

And mines a 150 with AC and washer jets for the lights, so theres little room. I guess ya just have to be nimble with your fingers. I had tried for an hour and couldnt even get one bulb out never mind a new one in.
 
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