Headlights for a GTI

[Caffeine]

Hey guys,

I need a bit of help regarding the purchase of headlights for my mk5 GTI.
Can i purchase any old mk5 headlights or is there a difference between models eg GTI, Jetta or comfortline etc..?
Is there anything i need to consider when purchasing?

I purchased a set from CT but they screwed me so ill never purchase from them again.
I looked into just changing the lenses untill i read about how much fun that can be.

I would love some R32 units but does that involve a conversion of some sort other than just plug and play?

Any advice on the matter would be great.
Thanks

[Darkhorse Developments]

They are plug and play unless you went from standard bulbs to Xenons .

[Caffeine]

Ok so headlight shape and mounting points are the same then?
If im to buy Xenon units such as R32 style ill need these to power them?...

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...047596&alt=web

Do i need to pay attention to pin counts?

[benough]

If you want standard GTI Halogen reflector headlamps, you'll need to make sure they are GTI ones as they have a black inner housing, while all else have silver.

Otherwise you could buy the HELLA Halogen projector aftermarket lamps, which are identical to factory ones as they make them, and put a HID kit in them. I've done it for years and people ask if me they are OEM Bi-Xenons. I have a write up in the DIY section.