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Re: xenon bulbs
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:05 pm
by Bradley
nigelelliott394 wrote:@Bradley - Sweet

makes sense now. I think i was getting confused between xenon and HID and assuming because it was a xenon bulb it won't work properly without projectors.
Thats cool mate,Wikipedia is a great place.Im on it all the time,i learnt bits like this at work though which always helps.
Re: xenon bulbs
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:01 pm
by cornishdrummer
So what are the best bulbs to go for to get a xenon look without having to get a hid kit or any upgrade ?
Re: xenon bulbs
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:23 pm
by Bradley
Osram Night breakers dude.
Re: xenon bulbs
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:43 pm
by cornishdrummer
Bradley wrote:Osram Night breakers dude.
Where is the best place to buy them ?
Re: xenon bulbs
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:11 pm
by dub6n2
talking about bulbs and osram specifically .... does anyone know why bulbs like the OSRAM COOL BLUE HYPER WHITE aren't street legal and would they get you a fail at the MOT? was really interested in getting a set....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 2819wt_905
Re: xenon bulbs
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:37 pm
by alexperkins
I think we have gone overboard on this now lol

Re: xenon bulbs
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:14 am
by nigelelliott394
alexperkins wrote:I think we have gone overboard on this now lol

Ha! My fault entirely... apologies!
To be fair though, I'm now looking for a set of decent bulbs for the diesel. The headlights in it really do seem pathetic right now.
Re: xenon bulbs
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:42 pm
by 6N2 GTI 00
Basically get a set of GTI XENONS
Its not just about how bright they are its how good they look on the car
Re: xenon bulbs
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:18 am
by benmkiv
@alex how is the MOT getting tighter? will it be that HID kits need to be fitted in a projector unit with washers too??
Re: xenon bulbs
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:23 am
by alexperkins
They are going to be tightening the law on HID bulbs that are fitted into headlights designed to take halogen bulbs
It is possible that the law will pertain that HID bulbs can only be used in headlights designed to take HID bulbs (projection or otherwise like minis, volvos etc)
Washers and levellers may become the law, but this is generally only specific to factory fit xenons.
Until Jan next year, we wont know so its just a wait and see for now.
Re: xenon bulbs
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:25 am
by benmkiv
ahah sweet!
i cant afford a set of gti xenons. they go for silly money. might have the new car by then anyway
