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Retro fit LED headlights
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:36 pm
by Thom
Hi guys
Apologies for being a newb, I wondered if there is a way of retro fitting the LED headlights from a GTI+ to a GTI or if the aftermarket ones were any good? If we buy one it will get used on dark country roads a lot and my wife prefers the vision of the headlights on my Golf R which has factory LED headlights.
Re: Retro fit LED headlights
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:25 pm
by SRGTD
It is possible - forum member @Scotty_boy VW retrofitted OEM LED headlamps to his Polo; not a GTI, but if it can be done in a non-GTI I dare say it can also be done in a GTI too.
Have a read of this discussion thread;
https://www.uk-polos.net/viewtopic.php?t=74769&start=60
I’m assuming you’ve not got the car yet as you said “if we buy one”. Therefore, why not consider getting a GTI+ which has the LED headlamps as standard. It would save the bother of having to fit LED headlamps, and the GTI+ has a much better standard spec than the ‘non-plus’ version of the GTI.
From memory, the GTI+ gets the following items of equipment as standard over and above the GTI’s standard spec;
- Front centre armrest and storage bin under it
- Keyless entry and push button start
- Electrically folding door mirrors with dipping kerbside mirror function
- 65% tinted glass from the B pillar backwards
- Light and Sight Pack which comprises auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror, automatic headlights on, manual coming/automatic leaving home lighting function and rain sensor
Re: Retro fit LED headlights
Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:43 am
by Thom
Cheers for that!