Djstorm100
Active member
Can you add fog lights if your didn't come with them?
HID headlights
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Joe_Meehan
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For enough money all things are possible (except when it involves love) .
IXLR8
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Hi, Here is a procedure on how to do a HID retrofit. I suspect you will have a tough time convincing dad to let you cut up his new lights.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pdf/trs_tech/FX-R_Projector_Retrofit.pdf
Djstorm100
Active member
Of course.
Better question: Can you buy the fog lights and install them for the passant that doesn't come with them from the factory or does any company make a kit?
Joe_Meehan
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JaredC01 did a very good job. The only thing I would like to see added is the fact and the meaning of bright line spectrum and how it can distort the viewer's vision. While this is seldom a problem with standard lamps, HID and other bright line spectrum lamps can cause problems.
emmkayJuan
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The dealer actually has an OEM kit available. Let me find the link ...
germ, there's generally a big difference between stock and aftermarket HIDs. Color temperature is certainly one aspect. OEMs typically select non-blinding whiter light, rather than the bluish hues seen from both aftermarket kits and even aftermarket halogen bulbs (HID lookalikes).
Another factor is that the lights are incredibly bright. Aiming of the lens is very important. Even just a little bit off and oncoming drivers are cussing you up and down. Most OEMs include small leveling motors and even ones to slightly aim the bulb left or right during turns. The VW GTI is one such car. If fat people get in the back, then the bulbs aim a bit more down and keep them out of oncoming eyes. Aftermarket kits don't typically do this. Some do, but at that price point, it's easier to find an importer with a source at an Asian VW dealership.
I spent 8 years in Taiwan and Korea and know that small cars rule there. They have money to buy nice ones, but no room to park big ones. Small cars like Golf and Jetta come with LED taillights, HID headlamps, REAL leather, navigation, etc... standard!! If you can find a source, you can nicely upgrade your car. It won't be cheap, but it will be with VW parts and will be right.
Another factor is that the lights are incredibly bright. Aiming of the lens is very important. Even just a little bit off and oncoming drivers are cussing you up and down. Most OEMs include small leveling motors and even ones to slightly aim the bulb left or right during turns. The VW GTI is one such car. If fat people get in the back, then the bulbs aim a bit more down and keep them out of oncoming eyes. Aftermarket kits don't typically do this. Some do, but at that price point, it's easier to find an importer with a source at an Asian VW dealership.
I spent 8 years in Taiwan and Korea and know that small cars rule there. They have money to buy nice ones, but no room to park big ones. Small cars like Golf and Jetta come with LED taillights, HID headlamps, REAL leather, navigation, etc... standard!! If you can find a source, you can nicely upgrade your car. It won't be cheap, but it will be with VW parts and will be right.