Mart!n's BlueGT thread

Arran · Post by **Arran** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:01 pm

Hello from a newbie

I picked up a new BlueGT about two weeks ago and loving it so far.

Unfortunately my car doesn't have the xenon and LED running lights option so I have purchased some new builds but having read the posts on here fitting them does not seem to be case of plug and play

hornmeister · Post by **hornmeister** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 10:29 am

As I understand it, to fit Xenons retrospectively and legally is an awful lot of work. You need automatic leveling and washers etc.
I regret not speccing mine up with them included. Going for super white bulbs might be the best back up option.

Arran · Post by **Arran** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:41 am

hornmeister wrote:As I understand it, to fit Xenons retrospectively and legally is an awful lot of work. You need automatic leveling and washers etc.
I regret not speccing mine up with them included. Going for super white bulbs might be the best back up option.

Cheers for your reply, When I said I had purchased new bulbs I was referring to just that and not fitting a retrospective xenon kit. However just getting access to fit the bulbs looks a challenge in itself?

Mart!n-GTI-DK · Post by **Mart!n-GTI-DK** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:50 pm

Arran wrote:Cheers for your reply, When I said I had purchased new bulbs I was referring to just that and not fitting a retrospective xenon kit. However just getting access to fit the bulbs looks a challenge in itself?

On the new Polo's you remove the headlight to change the bulbs. Which is actually very easy.

A little guide here:

- Remove the plug on the back og the headlight.

- Remove the two screws (2) (NOT the one market 1)
- Pull the headlight straight out

Arran · Post by **Arran** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:06 pm

Mart!n-GTI-DK wrote:
Arran wrote:Cheers for your reply, When I said I had purchased new bulbs I was referring to just that and not fitting a retrospective xenon kit. However just getting access to fit the bulbs looks a challenge in itself?
On the new Polo's you remove the headlight to change the bulbs. Which is actually very easy.

A little guide here:

- Remove the plug on the back og the headlight.

- Remove the two screws (2) (NOT the one market 1)
- Pull the headlight straight out

Cheers will give it a go tomorrow.

I did read a post where someone recommend putting masking tape along the top of the bumper before removing them to stop scratching?

chrispy. · Post by **chrispy.** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:06 pm

Mart!n-GTI-DK wrote: That is i GTI grill I have modified and painted gloss black.

What paint did you use? Planning on doing the same

chrispy. · Post by **chrispy.** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:08 pm

Arran wrote:
I did read a post where someone recommend putting masking tape along the top of the bumper before removing them to stop scratching?

That was me!

Mart!n-GTI-DK · Post by **Mart!n-GTI-DK** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:56 pm

chrispy. wrote:
Mart!n-GTI-DK wrote: That is i GTI grill I have modified and painted gloss black.
What paint did you use? Planning on doing the same

Just asked the painter for gloss black. Had i prof. done.

chrispy. · Post by **chrispy.** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:07 pm

Ah so no particular type of paint as its plastic

sweet!

Mart!n-GTI-DK · Post by **Mart!n-GTI-DK** » Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:36 pm

chrispy. wrote:Ah so no particular type of paint as its plastic sweet!

The key is to prep the plastic properly before painting...

But any painter should know about that.

Mart!n-GTI-DK · Post by **Mart!n-GTI-DK** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 8:14 pm

Did a bit of painting today

Little Jonny · Post by **Little Jonny** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 8:45 pm

Nice man

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Post by **ciclo** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:44 pm

I think it's an excellent choice in color hue.
Perfect.

chrispy. · Post by **chrispy.** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:50 pm

I want your car lifts..

Post by **ciclo** » Sat Apr 12, 2014 6:43 am

What color is your car?

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