Headlights/DRL's Polo GTI MY16 Help

[alexaescht]

I wanted to change to aftermarket LED headlights but have since found that LED globes will scatter light unless the reflector housings are designed for them. I think one of the forum members have found that out in one of the threads. Maybe someone can find OEM LED headlights for the GTI at a reasonable cost which will then be plug n play replacements for the current Halogen units

I'll just about guarantee the new GTI's LED's will not just 'plug and play' into current, non LED cars. I doubt even pre-facelift GTI's with Xenons would work properly with the new LED's.
Many people wanted to retrofit HID's to their 6R Polos but that was a massive struggle as there are several changes that must be made to the car for them to work.

[Sydneykid]

OEM are Halogen bulbs. Xenon and HID are two words for the same thing.

Sorry, typing faster than brain.............let me rephrase...........

I'm also interest in doing this, have you checked the focus? I have seen specific application HID bulbs that have the same length as the Halogen bulbs that they are replacing (ie; maintain OE focus) but some are terrible, blinding to oncoming traffic and splay light all over the place but where you want it.

A quick check is to find a light coloured wall and shine the headlights on it from 10 metres away, then again say 20 metres. Take a couple of photos, that way it's easy to compare the focus to the OE bulbs, plus any scattered light is obvious.

Cheers
Gary