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How hard is it to fit a H7 HID kit into the standard reflector headlights?

It pretty straight forward or a right pain?

Thanks

pretty straight forward. not sure if the gti engine bay is like the 1.9tdi which is a bit of a pain but can still be done

It,s easy but to make it even easier I removed the bumper

Is there much/any modification required to the standard bulb holders or housing in order for them to sit correctly?

BennoGTi wrote:Is there much/any modification required to the standard bulb holders or housing in order for them to sit correctly?

Not sure if all kits are the same but the kit i bought just replaced the standard bulb.

And you can still use the headlight adjuster so you don't blind other drivers

9N3 Turbo wrote:

BennoGTi wrote:Is there much/any modification required to the standard bulb holders or housing in order for them to sit correctly?

Not sure if all kits are the same but the kit i bought just replaced the standard bulb.

And you can still use the headlight adjuster so you don't blind other drivers

Sounds good, cheers for the info peeps!

Dont bother with the normal H7 as I use to get flashed everyday so gave in and changed it to normal halogen

If I was you, invest in the H7R HIDs which have an anti-glare film in the bulb and doesnt blind the motorist in the front or on coming vehicle.
They are specially designed for non projector headlamps and also pass MOT

POLOZ wrote:Dont bother with the normal H7 as I use to get flashed everyday so gave in and changed it to normal halogen

If I was you, invest in the H7R HIDs which have an anti-glare film in the bulb and doesnt blind the motorist in the front or on coming vehicle.
They are specially designed for non projector headlamps and also pass MOT

Ahh so thats what the difference between H7 and H7R is.. I will go for the H7R then mate, thanks

Is there any difference in the balasts between slim and normal, other than physical size obviously...

Is it worth forking out the extra £15 for slim balasts or does it make no difference?

Normal:
http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/hid-conver ... p-283.html

Slim Balasts:
http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/product_in ... cts_id=457

I think you can buy an h7r kit with slim ballasts off ebay for around £60 and they are pretty much the same quality compared to all the other suppliers

anyone have a guide on fitting? :S

Gtimatt wrote:anyone have a guide on fitting? :S

They come with one mate

Although, I have fitter mine and the light scatters everywhere even with the H7R bulbs, I have just ordered some Angel Eye Projectors off eBay to clean up the beam pattern

BennoGTi wrote:

Gtimatt wrote:anyone have a guide on fitting? :S

They come with one mate

Although, I have fitter mine and the light scatters everywhere even with the H7R bulbs, I have just ordered some Angel Eye Projectors off eBay to clean up the beam pattern

i fitted them and mine seem fine buddy - see my thread