Will Eastman 6 Posted December 22, 2011 I was wondering if somebody could shed a little light on my predicament (pardon the pun). I have got pretty dim headlights and im going about fitting relays and re-doing all the earthing points plus some lovely new bulbs. But I have noticed that my headlight units are very dark at the back, and im wondering if this is possibly why they aren't illuminating the road so well. As you can see they look pretty dark don't they. My 205 XS wasn't like this and nor was my brothers so i thought it was a gti thing to make them look cooler, but now im not so sure. Any help would be much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daviewonder 533 3 Cars Posted December 22, 2011 They do look pretty dark, probably tarnished over time. Gti's had the same lights as all 205's. Might be time for some new lights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris205gtioliver 0 Posted December 22, 2011 I took mine in for a pre mot last year and was told that on one of my headlights the reflective stuff had perished so I bought a new headlight, the new one is different in design and looks to be a different color than the old one on the ok side if you know what I mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,647 Posted December 22, 2011 my 205 failed as the silvering had come off the reflectors a few years ago, they looked much like that. second hand pair on there and they were back to being shiny again. they seem to be around £30 each these days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will Eastman 6 Posted December 22, 2011 Thanks, well I guess il be looking out for some then, is it worth getting second hand ones from a breakers or just going for new ones off ebay? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskid 193 Posted December 22, 2011 I brought a new set and i think thats the sort of money i paid, mind you that was about 2 years ago ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted December 23, 2011 Get a new set, the later ones are a better design with the reflective material in all of the light, New ones are around £28.00 each for Lucas or a-bit more for Valeo one's, Don't get the cheap ones as the beam pattern is well cr*p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daviewonder 533 3 Cars Posted December 23, 2011 I had a look into getting some New Valeo ones a while back, not a lot of change from £100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan77 78 1 Cars Posted December 23, 2011 I had a look into getting some New Valeo ones a while back, not a lot of change from £100 carparts4less £46.20 for a pair of Valeo headlights. Nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daviewonder 533 3 Cars Posted December 23, 2011 carparts4less £46.20 for a pair of Valeo headlights. Nice. Bloody hell that's cheap! I was quoted around £35 each + Vat direct from Valeo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daviewonder 533 3 Cars Posted December 23, 2011 Just ordered a pair of headlamps and indicators Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erbs 42 1 Cars Posted December 24, 2011 I'm after some new fogs but cannot see them on the website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskid 193 Posted December 24, 2011 I'm after some new fogs but cannot see them on the website I don't think you can stiil get those , not dead sure though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,647 Posted December 24, 2011 I'm after some new fogs but cannot see them on the website one reason that may be is that 205 gti's tend not to have FOG lamps at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskid 193 Posted December 24, 2011 one reason that may be is that 205 gti's tend not to have FOG lamps at all Does he mean the two driving lights at the bottom ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erbs 42 1 Cars Posted December 24, 2011 yes if we are gonna get specific the 2 rectangle lights at the bottom of the valance, i can give you dimensions if you still not know which lights i mean lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskid 193 Posted December 26, 2011 I tried to get a set of those and they told me they were not made anymore.I used the holes for brake ducts but you could get over the problem by using after market lights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daviewonder 533 3 Cars Posted December 29, 2011 carparts4less £46.20 for a pair of Valeo headlights. Nice. Just to warn anyone trying to purchase the "Pair of Valeo Headlights" for £46.20, it's actually a round inner lamp for the Morette quad lamps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erbs 42 1 Cars Posted December 29, 2011 judging by that its under 2 left and right headlamps,you would automatically think that it was for the same pair? misleading...........http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/headlight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 243 3 Cars Posted December 29, 2011 Just to warn anyone trying to purchase the "Pair of Valeo Headlights" for £46.20, it's actually a round inner lamp for the Morette quad lamps Best get a pair of the normal Valeo headlamps for £24.60 each after returning the incorrectly supplied parts. Although if you look at the product detail you ought to have realised there was something wrong; g Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 16 Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) -Eurocarparts just about matched the price for me in Northampton today for a pair of headlights and had them on the shelf too. They also come with the sidelight holders and the respective 5w bulbs ! Edited to add that they are Valeo units. Edited January 4, 2012 by Phil H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allye 530 3 Cars Posted January 4, 2012 Fits left or right, shape is round and weighs 400grams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
