Hi folks,
This is my first post here
I purchased a bog standard manual MK7 GTI end of summer from the local VW dealer in my hometown.
As I had just sold my MK2 Seat Leon a day before the purchase - I could not afford to wait 3 months for a custom build.
I opted for a light metallic silver 5 door without the LP.
A couple of months ago I upgraded the taillights to the OEM GTI led's (should have taken an R set) but I am very pleased with it.
I've been thinking of upgrading the halogens to OEM or aftermarket Bi-Xenon's but the whole AFS and headlight washer issue is stopping me from going ahead with the upgrade.
I've done some research and found that 25w bulbs that output up to 2000 lumens do not require washers or automatic leveling.
If I go with OEM headlights I don't see such a fit possible (and they'll set me back a fortune to purchase and install, excluding washers and AFS)
But going with a set of Ed's headlights - this might be possible.
So, I have a few questions:
1. Does anyone know where I could source 25w xenon bulbs and ballasts in H7 or D2H fittings?
2. High beam on the Ed's headlights - are they engaged via tilting the shutter in the projector or is it via an external halogen bulb like in the Helix's?
3. What is your general opinion on this type of upgrade? I'd like to be as legal and road worthy as possible
Cheers,
David
This is my first post here
I purchased a bog standard manual MK7 GTI end of summer from the local VW dealer in my hometown.
As I had just sold my MK2 Seat Leon a day before the purchase - I could not afford to wait 3 months for a custom build.
I opted for a light metallic silver 5 door without the LP.
A couple of months ago I upgraded the taillights to the OEM GTI led's (should have taken an R set) but I am very pleased with it.
I've been thinking of upgrading the halogens to OEM or aftermarket Bi-Xenon's but the whole AFS and headlight washer issue is stopping me from going ahead with the upgrade.
I've done some research and found that 25w bulbs that output up to 2000 lumens do not require washers or automatic leveling.
If I go with OEM headlights I don't see such a fit possible (and they'll set me back a fortune to purchase and install, excluding washers and AFS)
But going with a set of Ed's headlights - this might be possible.
So, I have a few questions:
1. Does anyone know where I could source 25w xenon bulbs and ballasts in H7 or D2H fittings?
2. High beam on the Ed's headlights - are they engaged via tilting the shutter in the projector or is it via an external halogen bulb like in the Helix's?
3. What is your general opinion on this type of upgrade? I'd like to be as legal and road worthy as possible
Cheers,
David