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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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my rst ones are officially shit. any common upgrades for them or am i just going to have to find some brighter bulbs?

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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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I've never known MK4 headlight's to be shit, think they are pretty good tbh! You might jst need a new set, or some new bulbs!
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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I've never known MK4 headlight's to be shit, think they are pretty good tbh! You might jst need a new set, or some new bulbs!
i agree
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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Mine were terrible but it turned out they were just suffering the wear and tear of 17 years abuse. Got some brand new ones and they aren't too bad at all
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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new headlamp units. the reflector will be dull, and turning light into heat insstead if reflecting it. Then wire a seperate relay via some thick wire. You'll gain over a volt at the bulb terminals, which is equiv to a 20% light increase.
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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new ones mate.my local shop does them for about 12 quid each.not to bad
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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as said new lights mate they sell them on ebay brand new £10 for a pair
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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might have to invest in some new lights then, driving down any sort of non lit road i need main beam on or cant see where i'm bloody goin

was thinking about doing the wiring anyway, when i could be arsed was gonna work out the wiring, relay needed etc.

cheers chris
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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new ones mate.my local shop does them for about 12 quid each.not to bad



i wish they sold escort bit down my local shop all they got is fags,booze,and sweets
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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couldnt find the lights on ebay at £10 a pair though
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