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GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 2:nd-Aug-2014

hey all

ive not even collected my gtc yet and already ive got a few things i would like to change kind of sharpish
ive got a gtc sri in white on a 12 plate but unfortunately it dose not have the rear led tail lights nore the newer looking headlights with the
more modern day time running lights which ive seen on some gtcs i think it maybe a added extra possibly ?

im not sure if its possible just to get the headlights and rear lights from vauxhall and fit them or if theres some sort of simular
lights on the market to buy if someone could let me know it would be much apprciated.

gaz

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - WhelanUK - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Are you on about the LED headlights? I know the normal DRL bulbs can be upgraded and would imagine the LED units would be plug on play but would be costly from Vauxhall, same with the rear. You could try a breakers.

There are also some aftermarket units, think I've seen someone with halo eye headlights.

I'm sure someone will be along with more info soon enough.

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 3:rd-Aug-2014

i looked on the how to section as you suggested and came cross lush lighting been on there site and it seems the bulbs and side lights can be replaced as you just said
but the only lights i cant see is the rear led tail lights so still on the hunt but thanks for the heads up as the how to section did help

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - J1ODYA - 3:rd-Aug-2014

You can buy the rear led units & just replace them... I know someone that did.

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Do you know where from by any chance ?

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - Cameron UK - 3:rd-Aug-2014

DE5IRED Wrote:Do you know where from by any chance ?

Possibly a breakers, might be your best bet

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - Rusty2009 - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Rear LED tail lights will be a good hunt around on eBay and breakers.

As to LED DRL (Headlight) you would also need a ballast.

I know the headlight units from VX for a 5 Door (for Xenon's with LED DRL) are £600 per side then £150 per Xenon bulb and also the ballast is not cheap £180+ per side.

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Sounds like it's going to be hard work to find these rear led tail lights

I'm just being picky really as the standard rear lights look great as it is

Regards to the front head lights I've now seen you can just get a plug and play hid kit from lush lighting so looks
Like I've got that covered but as for the rear led lights looks like I'm going to have more luck playing a game of
Where's wally lol

Also anybody with any good feedback of the hid kit from lush lighting would be much appreciated would love to know if they
Really do as they say on the tin

Thanks for all replys guys

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - J1ODYA - 3:rd-Aug-2014

DE5IRED Wrote:Do you know where from by any chance ?
Need to keep eyes peeled on ebay mate or a dealers but they will be mega money

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Beginning to wonder if it's worth the money as I saw a pic on lush lighting and from what I could see the guy just changed the reverse bulb to led and it seemed to look good even without the rest of the unit being led

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - tucpal - 3:rd-Aug-2014

You can change the LED DRL on the GTC without adding any load resistors as they are not monitored on the canbus
these are good and work fine they will dim down etc
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-INSIGNIA-09-P21W-5W-DRL-LIGHT-BULBS-7443-T20-6000K-18-SMD-XENON-WHITE-/321215614118?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AAstra+J&hash=item4ac9f14ca6

the hid kits from HIS DIRECT work on the GTC also there have been many that have done that and no problems reported

the rear LED tail lights and interior you need the LED,S i pointed out in this post
i don't think GTC owners will get any errors from the tail lights as the canbus monitors the drl and tail lights in one go
so if the drl are not monaterd the tail lights should also not be ether

http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-HOW-TO-LED-TAIL-LIGHTS

so just to be sure buy 3 packs 6 bulbs if you get errors on the tail lights then you can use the bulbs
in the inside courtesy lights then you have not wasted any money
read the whole post you will find the newer version in there with links to bulbs

http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-how-to-upgrade-interior-lights-to-SMD-LED

i have also put links to the bulbs for reverse light and fog rear light at the bottom of this post

http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-How-to-Led-Number-Plate-Lamps

but here they are
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141191988703?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

as for the rear indicator and rear brake lights a load resistor would have to be done to stop error messages
but they really are not needed they are bright as they are.

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Thanks ever so much I'm going to have a good look and get it all sorted hopefully now all I need is someone to fit them as I'm like the most untechnical person in the world lol

But much appreciated for all the info

I've been on forums on the past and people don't even reply to posts sometimes so much much appreciated

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - tucpal - 3:rd-Aug-2014

WERE ALL FRIENDLY ON HERE

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Love it

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - Cameron UK - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Like tucpal says, hids direct are very reliable, I've made about 8 orders and never had a problem

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 3:rd-Aug-2014

They look great and the best I've seen for that really modern look I will most defiantly be putting a order in for them and all the other interior and rear led reverse light bits pieces

Just need to collect my car now 5 days to go

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - J1ODYA - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Genuine article...





GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Your putting salt in my wounds lol

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 3:rd-Aug-2014

I'm going to get the hids and side lights but not sure how I'm going to get the rears sorted

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - Cameron UK - 3:rd-Aug-2014

DE5IRED Wrote:I'm going to get the hids and side lights but not sure how I'm going to get the rears sorted

Be patient and contact scrapers that are breaking gtcs

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Are there even gtcs that new being broken down lol

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - cornishtaz - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Yep I've seen quite a few even some VXRs being broken (these come with rear led lights as standard)

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 3:rd-Aug-2014

I'll have to have a look anyone who sees anything please let me know would the vxr rear lights be a direct fit ?

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - cornishtaz - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Yes mate plug and play if I hear of any I'll let you know

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Nice one fella

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - Cameron UK - 3:rd-Aug-2014

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221513533286
Started breaking about an hour ago,give them a message

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 3:rd-Aug-2014

Cheers mate just sent the message now just got to wait thanks for keeping your eyes peeled

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - cornishtaz - 4:th-Aug-2014

DE5IRED Wrote:Cheers mate just sent the message now just got to wait thanks for keeping your eyes peeled
Did you get a reply, I've just looked at the rest of his VXR parts and they seem high. I would expect the lights to be around £150

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - Cameron UK - 4:th-Aug-2014

cornishtaz Wrote:Did you get a reply, I've just looked at the rest of his VXR parts and they seem high. I would expect the lights to be around £150

He messages me earlier and said that the guy asked for £100

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - cornishtaz - 4:th-Aug-2014

Cameron UK Wrote:He messages me earlier and said that the guy asked for £100

Thats a very good price for all 4 lights.

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - cornishtaz - 7:th-Aug-2014

How did you get on with the rear lights

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 7:th-Aug-2014

I asked him how much he originally said £100 and I said as long as there still there Friday I'll have them off him.

I then messages him today off my mobile not on eBay just asking if he still had them and he said yeah and there £150 lol so he obviously didn't know it was me this time and is trying is luck with anyone lol

But going to give him a shout Friday and go from there

Finally collecting the car tomorrow now
What do you think with the whole tints ideas rears only or all round ?

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - cornishtaz - 7:th-Aug-2014

I've got just rears done as fronts are already on legal limit

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - DE5IRED - 7:th-Aug-2014

I'm getting it done after i collect the car was going to go all round as I have in all previous cars but thinking I'm going to stick with just the rears

GTC Head and Rear lights question ? - tucpal - 7:th-Aug-2014

stick with the rears for now and then see how you feel about the fronts later
i would not recommend the fronts unless they're a really light tint
but anyway look forward to seeing the pic,s when the car turns up