Layfs 4 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Hi All I have just picked up a rust free low mileage MK3 VR6 Highline for the misses and she absolutely loves it. She only drives 1k miles a year herself so i'm hoping to have an appreciating asset over the next 5-10 years and as such will lavish it with the care and love it deserves (unlike my 40k miles a year company cars that are thrashed to within an inch of their life). The car is pretty much fault free but I am a fuss arse so will ensure everything is setup perfectly. I have the following plans for her; WheelsReplace the original 15" BBS alloys with either 17"s or 18"s. SuspensionPlan to replace anything at perishes and will want a set of good quality coil-overs at some stage ExhaustLooking to fit something that looks sportier but don't want it to be loud (maybe just a little bit throatier) LightsHas the original Hella twins on the front and want to replace the bulbs with something that actually helps see in the dark as the lights are pathetic I am sure I'll be picking everyone's brains from time to time Link to post Share on other sites
Bealieboy 1,625 Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Go for 16"-17" wheels as you'll get a slightly more comfortable drive and I'd recommend Osram nightbreakers for all your bulbs or maybe treat it to some 6000k hids. Err, welcome to the club too. Link to post Share on other sites
Layfs 4 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Cheers I was thinking 17" as a good compromise. With regards to lights I don't want it to look chavy just brighter so will check out the Osram bulbs. Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Welcome to the mad house mate. I'd opt for 17's as I think 18's will look too big and as bealieboy said you'll lose a bit of comfort in the ride with 18's D11PS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bealieboy 1,625 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I run 6k hids and am highly impressed, I've never been a fan of aftermarket hids really and I'm not too keen on them in a normal headlight, but with the projector style like you've got they're not too chav, maybe go for the 4K so they're not as blue.Those osrams are cheap enough though if you pick them up on eBay, far better than a normal bulb. Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I run 6k hids and am highly impressed, I've never been a fan of aftermarket hids really and I'm not too keen on them in a normal headlight, but with the projector style like you've got they're not too chav, maybe go for the 4K so they're not as blue.Those osrams are cheap enough though if you pick them up on eBay, far better than a normal bulb. What do the night breakers compare like to hids sqeals? I'm thinking of getting some for my mk5 Bealieboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bealieboy 1,625 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) They put light a bit further up the rd than a hid with a nice hotspot in the middle... Providing your headlight aim is good. In a single chamber headlight (work van) I find the main beam spreads the light a bit too thin close in but can't deny you can see a long way ahead. All in all, a massive upgrade from an oem bulb and keenly priced too! Edited December 1, 2015 by Bealieboy daveyboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Layfs 4 Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 I've ordered some through euro parts as I had a special Black Friday code and they are coming today. Bealieboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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