baldy Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 This topic has probably been done before but I cannot find it with the search..... We have a 1997 300tdi and want to convert the headlights to early TD5 spec Now I have been told by " a mate" that all I need is the headlights and they are a straight swop ! Is this correct or do I have to do some surgery to the housings Thanks in anticipation Baldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicedayforit Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 This topic has probably been done before but I cannot find it with the search.....We have a 1997 300tdi and want to convert the headlights to early TD5 spec Now I have been told by " a mate" that all I need is the headlights and they are a straight swop ! Is this correct or do I have to do some surgery to the housings Thanks in anticipation Baldy Straight swop. Worth buying brighter bulbs as well while you're at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Straight swop.Worth buying brighter bulbs as well while you're at it. Cheers mate, already picked up a hid H4 conversion kit to go in Baldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teabag Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Cheers mate, already picked up a hid H4 conversion kit to go inBaldy Oooops, I understand HID are illegal in the UK unless the vehicle has headlamps designed for them and self-leveling suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpk241 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 i got some of the xeon gas bulbs (i think) from ebay that fit the standard D1 bulb holes .. These are really bright and often get oncoming traffic letting me know this .... Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Webster Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 This topic has probably been done before but I cannot find it with the search.....We have a 1997 300tdi and want to convert the headlights to early TD5 spec Now I have been told by " a mate" that all I need is the headlights and they are a straight swop ! Is this correct or do I have to do some surgery to the housings Thanks in anticipation Baldy There's no advantage to early Disco II lights, they are almost identical except they have a black surround instead of a silver one! Later Disco II lamps are not quite so straightforward. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teabag Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 They are identical except they have a black surround. The back of the surround is silver and the theory is that any stray light from the rim of the lamp is reflected back so increasing the light ouput, some say that is does and the light output is improved. I just fitted the 50% Xeon bulbs they are brilliant so bright my lamp guards throw shadows on the road. http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/h4-bulbs-c-255.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony_Williams Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I fitted HID's about a month ago and while the legality in the UK and Europe is questionable I wouldnt go back to not having them. I don't see a problem with fitting them as long as they do not cause a problem for other road users. I have HID's in my MGF and thats passed 3 MOT's with them fitted and I've never had any problems with police or other drivers so far, I've even had a couple of police pull me over to have a look at them when they wer first fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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