Octavia Lights

pauliboy · 27-04-2007, 18:05

Hi everyone,i'm new to the skoda scene & seriously thinking about buying a new Octavia vrs pd 170 in race blue & wondering if its worth ordering xenons as an option or are the standard lights sufficient ? & what other extras are a must?
Thanks in advance............

bahnstormer vrs · 27-04-2007, 18:22

Xenons are an absolute MUST for me. I do all my winter commuting in the dark and good headlights are essential for me.

I had a 2000 Omega with Xenons and didn't really notice the extra lighting over a standard lamp with uprated bulb. I have now got a vRS TDI with xenons and they are absolutely fantastic. Really good and bright and with a well designed and very good spread and beam pattern.

Do remember that the Xenon option also includes headlamp washers.

The other option IMHO to get are the B14 style 18" alloys (dealer fit) - they;'re stunning.

StuartB · 27-04-2007, 18:43

Asa cheaper alternative (though not as good as Xenon I'm sure) you could just upgrade the standard headlamps with Philips Xtreme power bulbs - considerably brighter than standard.

pauliboy · 27-04-2007, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

Xenons are an absolute MUST for me. I do all my winter commuting in the dark and good headlights are essential for me.

I had a 2000 Omega with Xenons and didn't really notice the extra lighting over a standard lamp with uprated bulb. I have now got a vRS TDI with xenons and they are absolutely fantastic. Really good and bright and with a well designed and very good spread and beam pattern.

Do remember that the Xenon option also includes headlamp washers.

The other option IMHO to get are the B14 style 18" alloys (dealer fit) - they;'re stunning.

Skoda have an offer of a free ugrade to the 18" wheels / Dual zone aircon / jumbobox w/e that is lol & rear electric windows till end of june on the new vrs & cheapest i've found for the basic car is £ 16,295 all in.
Do you think this is the best price i'll get or anyone bought 1 any cheaper?

sworrall · 27-04-2007, 19:34

after not having xenons before i wouldnt buy a car without them now. i hardly ever have to use the headlights on country lanes as they are now well lit with them.

dstev2000 · 27-04-2007, 19:54

Having a car with xenons will help when it comes to resale. It will be like aircon, in a few years it will be expected to be fitted to alot of mid/large cars.

Once you have them you wont go back.

tomo2001 · 27-04-2007, 22:07

The standard headlights are fantastic anyway....... the best I've had on any car.

MD1 · 29-04-2007, 18:58

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Originally Posted by tomo2001

The standard headlights are fantastic anyway....... the best I've had on any car.

Yep, have to agree there - standard lights brill

cheezemonkhai · 29-04-2007, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by MD1

Yep, have to agree there - standard lights brill

And another in agreement, but I still think I'll put the osram silverstars in when the bulbs need replacing and see if they make any improvement.

**VRStu** · 29-04-2007, 22:23

I've got Xenon on mine and I like them. You have to make sure the dealer sets them up during PDi though.

bahnstormer vrs · 30-04-2007, 09:09

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Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

And another in agreement, but I still think I'll put the osram silverstars in when the bulbs need replacing and see if they make any improvement.

Accepted; standard lamps with/without uprated bulbs are good but Xenos are a quantum leap better.

vRSLen · 30-04-2007, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahnstormer vrs

Accepted; standard lamps with/without uprated bulbs are good but Xenos are a quantum leap better.

I have them on my car and what a difference they make. Colud not go back
to standard lights now

27-04-2007, 18:05	#1
pauliboy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Octavia Lights Hi everyone,i'm new to the skoda scene & seriously thinking about buying a new Octavia vrs pd 170 in race blue & wondering if its worth ordering xenons as an option or are the standard lights sufficient ? & what other extras are a must? Thanks in advance............

27-04-2007, 18:22	#2
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,672 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDI - Koni FSDs & RallyFlapz Thanks: 46 Thanked 154 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Octavia Lights Xenons are an absolute MUST for me. I do all my winter commuting in the dark and good headlights are essential for me. I had a 2000 Omega with Xenons and didn't really notice the extra lighting over a standard lamp with uprated bulb. I have now got a vRS TDI with xenons and they are absolutely fantastic. Really good and bright and with a well designed and very good spread and beam pattern. Do remember that the Xenon option also includes headlamp washers. The other option IMHO to get are the B14 style 18" alloys (dealer fit) - they;'re stunning.

27-04-2007, 18:43	#3
StuartB Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 44 Members Car: Octavia 1.9 TDI 110 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Octavia Lights Asa cheaper alternative (though not as good as Xenon I'm sure) you could just upgrade the standard headlamps with Philips Xtreme power bulbs - considerably brighter than standard. __________________ StuartB

27-04-2007, 19:34	#5
sworrall Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Wales Posts: 725 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Estate CR2.0tdi in Race Blue Thanks: 122 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Octavia Lights after not having xenons before i wouldnt buy a car without them now. i hardly ever have to use the headlights on country lanes as they are now well lit with them. __________________ 2008 OctyII VRS Estate CR 2.0Tdi Race Blue - 18" Zeniths - Sunset Glass - Maxidot - Dual Zone - Cruise - Jumbo Box/Rear Elec - Rear park - Active headrests - Curtain Airbags - MFD2 & OEM Bluetooth my flickr Photos

27-04-2007, 19:54	#6
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Octavia Lights Having a car with xenons will help when it comes to resale. It will be like aircon, in a few years it will be expected to be fitted to alot of mid/large cars. Once you have them you wont go back. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

27-04-2007, 22:07	#7
tomo2001 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sheffield Posts: 347 Members Car: Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Octavia Lights The standard headlights are fantastic anyway....... the best I've had on any car.

29-04-2007, 22:23	#10
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Octavia Lights I've got Xenon on mine and I like them. You have to make sure the dealer sets them up during PDi though. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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