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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:33 pm
by jonnopolo
alexperkins wrote:that sounds sweet!. Have you any idea how to fit the bottom GTi grille - i havent a clue how to and i want to so it all looks nice with the top grille and fog grilles. My headlights are gonna be philips blue vision for all three bulbs- gonna look kick ass.
Alex
The lower grille is a pig to remove without breaking clips, but as you're replacing it, it shouldn't matter too much. I've never removed one myself, so can't give you too much advice on this one. Sounds like your Polo is going to look sweet when you're finished though. Keep us updated with pics.
One mod on my list I forgot to mention is to fit fog lights; wiring is in place; it's just when I have the spare dosh to buy the parts !
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:35 pm
by alexperkins
Cheers dude. Ill have to have a fiddle see what i can find out. Ill keep an update with the new lights and all when they get fitted
Cheers,
Alex
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:14 am
by mk4 glx 1.6
trust me, you non-gti owners have it very easy when you want to change the sidelights.
Look what I had to do to change mine on the gti:
http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... hp?t=23920
By the way, to see about removing the centre grille, I would remove the front bumper and see what the fixings are inside. Removing the bumper really doesn't take that long and the how to is included as part of my post above.
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:32 am
by MaxZ
what are the sidelight bulbs called? H7 or something
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:54 am
by alexperkins
MaxZ wrote:what are the sidelight bulbs called? H7 or something
they are a W5W bulb
H7 way to powerful for sidelights:P
Alex
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:49 pm
by alexperkins
Anyways, in other news, i have chosen (thanks to mk4 glx1.6) to upgrade my sidelights to some ultra bright xenon LEDs. They are so bright, they beat a 3500k xenon bulb for whiteness!!!
Its completely mad, but they are metal cased which means they arent gonna melt due to headlamp heat.
You can see how bright they are in marc's post
http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... hp?t=23920
Alex
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:24 pm
by h4r1s
Where can i buy all these bulbs from? i want the brighter brake lights, side lights and headlights. Been thinking about upgrading all my lights including the boot light and number plate lights.
Thanks in advance
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:26 pm
by alexperkins
h4r1s wrote:Where can i buy all these bulbs from? i want the brighter brake lights, side lights and headlights. Been thinking about upgrading all my lights including the boot light and number plate lights.
Thanks in advance
www.ultraleds.co.uk for the sidelights, maybe brake lights and boot and num plate.
and
www.powerbulbs.co.uk for the headlights. The headlights are H1 and H7 with the sidelights W5W or 501
Alex
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:48 pm
by h4r1s
alexperkins wrote:Anyways, in other news, i have chosen (thanks to mk4 glx1.6) to upgrade my sidelights to some ultra bright xenon LEDs. They are so bright, they beat a 3500k xenon bulb for whiteness!!!
Its completely mad, but they are metal cased which means they arent gonna melt due to headlamp heat.
You can see how bright they are in marc's post
http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... hp?t=23920
Alex
sorry to be a pain
but where can i get these sidelights from?
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:50 pm
by alexperkins
h4r1s wrote:alexperkins wrote:Anyways, in other news, i have chosen (thanks to mk4 glx1.6) to upgrade my sidelights to some ultra bright xenon LEDs. They are so bright, they beat a 3500k xenon bulb for whiteness!!!
Its completely mad, but they are metal cased which means they arent gonna melt due to headlamp heat.
You can see how bright they are in marc's post
http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... hp?t=23920
Alex
sorry to be a pain
but where can i get these sidelights from?
No worries man
go on
www.ultraleds.com and search for U501WHP2+
Alex
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:55 pm
by alexperkins
Cor, its all about the updates today!
I have gone off the idea of Philips Blue Vision, as ive heard some bad things, and instead i'm going Osram Silverstars for dipped and full beam. Also gonna get Osram Diadems for the front indicators. As ive already mentioned, the ultra bright LEDs for the sidelights too.
This is gonna look so sweet when its finished!
:D:D
Alex
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:32 pm
by adamvfr
Hi Alex
Do you know the code numbers for the brake lights and boot/number plate lights?
Cheers
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:48 pm
by alexperkins
ya dude i do. i will dig them out when i get back from work tonight, then post them on here.
What time of brake lights u looking for exactly (LEDs or normal bulbs with enhanced brightness etc?).
Num plates nd boot rnt an issue ill post them on here
Cheers,
Alex
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:19 pm
by adamvfr
Cheers matey.
Found the sidelight on ultraleds
Just looking at the H1 and H7 bulbs, dont know which ones to go for, theres either:
Power Bulbs Powerblue
Phillips Blue Vision
Osram Cool Blue
Looking ideally for the Xenon Blue tint look.
For the rears i guess something that will look bright, prolly Leds?
Adam
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:10 pm
by alexperkins
adamvfr wrote:Cheers matey.
Found the sidelight on ultraleds
Just looking at the H1 and H7 bulbs, dont know which ones to go for, theres either:
Power Bulbs Powerblue
Phillips Blue Vision
Osram Cool Blue
Looking ideally for the Xenon Blue tint look.
For the rears i guess something that will look bright, prolly Leds?
Adam
personally, osram cool blue are the best to go for - philips blue vision arent particularly amazing, and are a damn sight more expensive for some reason? ye LEDs for the brakes might work but philips vision plus would do a better job perhaps
Alex