On the leather issue, make sure you get some of this in advance, so that you keep it in tip-top condition

Poorboys Leather Stuff - Poorboys Car Care and Detailing Products

Steve

But as said, the life of a Xenon bulb should far outlast any Halogen. Last I recall someone was to be charged £75/bulb but was done under warranty as dealer/SUK agreed should last (IIRC a figure of 10 years average usage quoted?)

Doesnt the initial cost also include a higher capacity alternator and battery system too?

Poorboys leather stuff? :eek:

Sounds weird.

:confused:

First reaction like that I've ever had to it! What's weird about it? It's a leather feeding and conditioning solution...

Steve

aaah ok, maybe not so bad if it lasts for that long

Now I want them again, dammit

Most manufacturers charge about this level, in fact some of the bi-xenon systems are four figures. There's quite a bit to the system then, beyond just the bulbs.

Replacement bulbs are around £100, but defect parts excepted they should really last the life of the car, or at least the ownership period of the average car buyer

Xenon HID (D2S/D2R/D1S/D1R) - Philips Bulbs from Power Bulbs

Steve

The HIDs in Skodas are the 4300K ?? So the bulbs are £45 not £95.

Doesnt the initial cost also include a higher capacity alternator and battery system too?

And a larger screen wash bottle and headlamp washers

Plus obviously the different wiring loom to handle the ballast startup and the auto-levelling system, which has a sensor on the rear axle.

Steve

Boys and leather together sounds weird in german ears

The HIDs in Skodas are the 4300K ?? So the bulbs are £45 not £95.

I believe they're 4300s, yes. But the cost usually depends on the fitment type, and I'm afraid I don't know what they are in an Octy2.

Steve

Boys and leather together sounds weird in german ears

Ah right. Well I suppose you could use it on your clothes as well, if you're that way inclined?

I am in the lucky position to have ordered both, but having had both on different cars separately, I know I would choose Xenons EVERY time.

I only realised this when I sold the White Rallye, I missed the Xenon's the most

Boys and leather together sounds weird in german ears

This is so OT. But I cant resist

ahhh

This is so OT. But I cant resist

ahhh

I'd like to know how one just stumbles across this type of material.

They're my heroes!!

They're my heroes!!

Claire would look good in leather