Group Buy: Aftermarket Bixenon Headlights (WinPower Lamps)

[ICEWOLF]

Out of curiosity, does anyone in Brisbane have a VCDS cable?
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Yes mate. Happy to help, Shoot us a PM.


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[01_GOLF]

Is the VCDS re-programming required for all
models? I noticed my GTI has what appears to be non-LED DRLs so I'm thinking that the swap should be like for like.

I'm pretty sure the VCDS is only necessary if you want the DRLs to stay on when you turn the headlights on

[Tomatoes]

Yes mate. Happy to help, Shoot us a PM.


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Thanks for offering! But someone else beat you to it.

[veew]

Turns out my headlights are still stuck in customs, won't get mine until Monday I reckon. Anyway that screenshot I put up was in fact Danielk's headlights, Mark somehow put his tracking number under my name as well. I was a bit confused when it was delivered in Sydney and not Adelaide.

Anyway I probably won't get time to fit it until next weekend. Looking forward to seeing you guys post up your headlights!

[mui_michael]

One of my clip snapped...

It should look like this:

And a big scratch on my right headlights:

[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?