Group Buy: Aftermarket Bixenon Headlights (WinPower Lamps)

[Tomatoes]

Wow Michael that sucks. Although I highly doubt that's Winpower's fault. A scratch like that wouldn't have passed QC. So it was probably caused when customs opened it up. The clips I found are slightly flimsy but it should be able to snap back on.

[mui_michael]

Wow Michael that sucks. Although I highly doubt that's Winpower's fault. A scratch like that wouldn't have passed QC. So it was probably caused when customs opened it up. The clips I found are slightly flimsy but it should be able to snap back on.

Hope the zoom works... if you look closely on the pointed areas you will see its been shaved off clean by something......

Do you guys think I should use sikaflex to hold the clip or send it back to winpower?

[veew]

Damn man, if you fix it then you lose the "warranty" of being able to send it back for a replacement. Considering you have a few issues with our headlights (but even if it is just one), I would request for Mark to replace that headlight as I would classify this issue as significantly not a described (SNAD - Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/sg/webapps/mp...reement-full#7). I have all email communications for the whole group buy and it is extremely clear (around the time of QC and production issues) that we insisted on waiting a few extra days to ensure the headlights were sent out without issues, especially one as obvious as the headlight scratch.

I'd recommend everyone else having a good look at their headlights, taking plenty of photos and testing them like Tomatoes did even if they don't have time to install the lights. Post it on the thread and contact Mark, keep your email communications as you should provide this to Paypal as they can refer to this as part of the mediation process. Also if you do open up a Paypal dispute, ask me for email communications between Couchmotorist, Mark and I as it will provide all the information for Paypal.

[Tomatoes]

Alright, so I've just spent a good 4 hours installing the lights. The instructions here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6m5ejpt0z...pgXKTje8OKBVia

are all that you need, although I skipped step 4 as it wasn't necessary. Also you should try to get another person to help, as it was quite hard removing the headlights without another hand pulling the bumper. Also, you need a good set of tools, including a ratchet/socket wrench, and obviously a torx screwdriver set, which was necessary for removing the screws under the bumper. I didn't have time to do a DIY guide, but here's a before/after




I noticed that when I plugged in the headlights one projector globe wasn't working. On further inspection I opened up the back where the leads from the ballast go in (just remove the 5 screws, it's easy) the red and black leads were disconnected from the connector. Putting those in fixed it. Although I still have to do some coding.



A few words on the build quality. The lights are very solidly built, it feels similar to the stock OEM headlights. However, the clips (as in Michael's earlier post) are prone to come off, so make sure you secure them somehow when installing your xenon headlights otherwise they may drop to the bottom of the car and be very hard to get.

Any questions, feel free to ask. Good luck!

[danielk]

OMG ...My new WP lamps (both sides) get damp.
anyone can give me some advise for this?? do i have to resend that for warranty?

[Eaglehawk]

I saw that damp thing happen when I first washed my Golf. It stopped doing it after the first wash. Monitor the situation I guess.

(It happened on the rear reverse lamp)

[veew]

I think that condensation will settle after a few cycles of having the headlights on. I'd drive around with headlights on over a few days and see if it gets better

[point]

I'm having regrets for going with the cheaper postage as i had this weekend off and could have fit them! haha

But they've arrived in Sydney so i should get them this week! Anyone in sydney wanna do a group install or got a VAGCOM cable to activate the DRLs with the main beam on/?

[druster]

Hi guys,

Would anyone be able to let me know if there's another GB happening for these headlights? Keen on getting some soon..
Thanks!

[sucnip]

I'm having regrets for going with the cheaper postage as i had this weekend off and could have fit them! haha

But they've arrived in Sydney so i should get them this week! Anyone in sydney wanna do a group install or got a VAGCOM cable to activate the DRLs with the main beam on/?

Yes, I'd like to help with an install. I'm in Sydney and have a VCDS cable. PM me.

[mui_michael]

The GTI headlights is in!!!


It took me THREE FREAKING HOURS to buff out that scratch!!! Wash→super fine sand→wash→cut & polish(Meguiar's NXT Tech 2.0)→wipe→cut & polish→wipe→buff(Armor All Liquid Cut & Polish)→wipe clean→Plasti-Dip clear over coat and the result:



Side note: The metal plate that got snapped still couldn't be put back in but I re-used the original clip to hold the left headlight in place but the bolt just wouldn't budge and now it's sticking out a little bit, so come Monday I'll go in VW to see if they can get the damn thing in for me plus a replacement of the wiper blades(only had the car two months since new).

[01_GOLF]

Hi guys,

Would anyone be able to let me know if there's another GB happening for these headlights? Keen on getting some soon..
Thanks!

Someone from our group buy has a set that he's selling cos he upgraded his car to one that already came with xenons:
FS: Mk7 Golf WinPower OEM style xenon lights with DRLs

[Tomatoes]

Wow! Nice Michael - good to see that you fixed it with good old elbow grease. They look great though!

[mui_michael]

Wow! Nice Michael - good to see that you fixed it with good old elbow grease. They look great though!

Thanks mate! I like to take this opportunity to thank YouTube...... hahaha

At first I didn't wanna damage it even more but after searching for removing deep cut/scratch and watched a few how-to's I took a spoon full of concrete and had a go, lucky everything worked out great.

Out of curiosity: How hard is it for you guys to screw these two bolt down? What method did you guys use?

[veew]

Glad to hear you got it sorted Michael! Btw your red stripe lines up perfectly with the lights. Well hopefully I'll get mine tomorrow.

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OMG ...My new WP lamps (both sides) get damp.
anyone can give me some advise for this?? do i have to resend that for warranty?

Keep us posted with the progress of the condensation.