The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Leather :D

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:34 pm

kipper wrote:where u get those led side lights from? as u may recall one of mine has been broke so i need to replace them it anyway so as they come as a pair n e way i might as well.

he got them from Awesome GTi

Post by **alexperkins** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:21 pm

UPDATE:

Just ordered a new set of 195/40/R16 Toyo Proxes T1-Rs - another bucket load of money! It just doesnt stop.

All the new parts are arriving tomorrow, so I can get the car back together again.

Goes in on July 1st for its clutch, rear discs, rear pads, and the G60 front disk and carrier switch, as I cant get the bolts undone.

In other news, I got an exchange on my drivebelt, so it fits now

Was the original belt made in December 1999 - impressive!

Post by **alexperkins** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:23 pm

kipper wrote:where u get those led side lights from? as u may recall one of mine has been broke so i need to replace them it anyway so as they come as a pair n e way i might as well.

also wat u doing with ur spoiler when u get ur new one? how come it doesnt fit properly?..... if theres nothing wrong with it i could be interested in it.

It was forced off - its all repaired now, so its perfectly usable, just im a perfectionist and have to have everything perfect lol. Its a bit compulsive!

Post by **alexperkins** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:52 pm

UPDATE:

The new lights arrived today, as did all the little bits and pieces remaining to be fitted

Just got to put the new stowage tray in now under the radio, and two more bolts in the wheel arches.

Anyway here are some pics of the new lights - so shiny and clear its unbelievable

And a nice big one of the car to finish off

3LL1077 · Post by **3LL1077** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:58 pm

Looks fantastic mate!

Need to invest in one of those LED interior lights!

How does it dim when you shut the door?

Is that GTi spec or custom job?

Post by **alexperkins** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:07 pm

GTI spec - its convenience controller autodims the lights

kipper · Post by **kipper** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:56 am

wat lights are they and where did u get them? im thinking of getting new lights and wat really bright ones id assume urs are? also if u sell ur old spoiler wat kinda price u thinking of?

Post by **alexperkins** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:42 am

They are just new GTI Discharge projection headlamps. Retailing at a cost of Â£480 without bulbs or ballasts. Its something if you fit to yours, you should definately look for on a crashed GTI - each side with bulbs and ballasts totals just under Â£500 (thats just one side!) if you buy them seperately!

These have 6000k D2S bulbs in, LED sidelights and Xenon H1 Main Beams.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:04 am

Looks sweet mate!

Makes my headlights look well grubby in comparison.

Post by **alexperkins** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:12 am

Well this morning has seen a slight problem. The passenger side HID bulb is refusing to light. It just flickers briefly, and then fails. My fears are confirmed - I had a small feeling I would have problems like this, just like Andy did with his.

Im currently in talks over an exchange for 4300k OEM bulbs, but if thats not possible, Ill have to get new ballasts to power the 6000k bulbs (which is more expense that Im not keen on forking out!)

Oh well, hopefully it will all get resolved by monday.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:20 am

Hhmm that doesnt sound good. You sure its just not a dodgy bulb? Tom hasn't had any problems with his (that I know of)

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:37 pm

Get onto HIDS4U Alex, I haven't had any troubles with mine whatsoever - first time every time.

Post by **alexperkins** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:19 am

I will. Its only the passenger side - sort of flashes when you turn it on, and on the 5 or 6th time itll ignite - totally unexplainable!

Post by **alexperkins** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:10 pm

Right. I swapped the bulbs earlier. It appears that the problem is following the bulb - faulty bulb I think, so Ill get onto them for a replacement bulb.

edit: Well, it appears both bulbs are igniting fine now, since i swapped them around. Its a really strange issue, that has been strangely resolved!

CymruPolo · Post by **CymruPolo** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:09 pm

That gap above the headlight really annoys me. I can't understand how the passenger side fits in nicely but the driver's side doesn't.