Light set up.

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5509433
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Light set up.

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Hi, im looking change my lights and would just like an opinion.
I like these (but not sure if they will suite a standard red 8v polo)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-POLO-9 ... _500wt_956


and these

http://www.orange-tuning.de/shop/dectan ... 15718.html

Again, i have got no idea if they will suit my car.


Another question i have is about bulbs.

With out upgrading to HIDs (insurance reasons), what are the best bulbs.

If you could list like this..

Full beam - ...
Side - ....
Indicator - ....
Side Indicator - ...
Brake - ....
Reverse - ...
Rear fog - ...
Front Fog - ...


Interior - ...


(i take it the 3rd brake light isnt upgradeable?)


Links would also be great. Thanks.
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Re: Light set up.

Post by alexperkins »

to be fair mate, if you are considering changing the headlights to those, and you are worried about insurance, your in a worse position doing that than fitting HIDs - its still a modification, and is more visible than a new set of bulbs for sure!

If you want bright headlights otherwise:

full, fog, and dipped beam get Osram Nightbreakers

Indicator osram diadems, side indicator i wouldnt bother changing

Same goes for brakes and reverse and rear fog- there is no point changing them.
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Thanks!

The HiDs though, i have seen a post on here where people have had to take them off for it to pass the MOT.?

Is that true?
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It depends on the MOT tester. Its all to do with the precision of the beam pattern, as some poor quality kits create alot of glare that dont create a decent beam for MOT purposes. Ive had three sets now, and I have never had any problems on MOT
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Which sets did you have?

Is there instructions on fitting?

Also, what bulbs do they use?

And does it just just upgrade full beam or just sidelights?

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i would strongly advise against the tinted rears

i bought a set and they were a lot worse than i thought off the same guy for a 6n polo

useless int he day definitely show use only
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these would look better for the tail lights and most probably could do with being legal ... apart from being Hella and LEDs :wink: http://global.ebay.com/Hella_LED_Heckle ... 48203/item
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thumbs up for those lights

although if you want some of those mirrored lights i havea pair off a 6n polo looking for quick sale ;)
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