Better headlights for a MKIV Jetta?

[VWmeow]

Stock are eh... even after changing the lens covers to glass..

I have see LOTS of aftermarket ones... HID ones, dual beams E-Code replica's and even some actual e-codes...

Still not clear as to what is actually regarded as an excellent headlight for a 2003 MKIV Jetta

What do you say?

Thanks

 

[SFHGolfTDI]

Before you try anything else, you should consider trying these bulbs. I find they work very well in my car (Jetta front end): http://www.amazon.com/Philips-9005-...id=1445543522&sr=1-1&keywords=philips+x-treme

I believe ours take the 9007.

If that doesn't do it for you, try this: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=388085

 

[UhOh]

Look up user freakwitharacket in the vendors section. He's got the recommended stuff, if you're wanting to really get some good lights.

If I had a Jetta I'd be going that route. Stock Golf lights are a fair amount better than the Jetta's. I've got bulbs similar to what SFHGolfTDI mentions above (though they're Sylvania's) in my own car (haven't put them in the wife's yet).

I'm about ready to go glass, seeing my lenses already needing to be polished again when I did that less than a year ago!

 

[TNguy]

I have the projectors with HID ballast and glass lens from freakwithracket that's linked in post #2

Wow is all I can say...I recommend them to anyone looking for an upgrade

 

[Tdidiesel02]

Yeah i have some Projectors from freakwith a rachet and the lights are absolutely amazing. Whatever you do, do not buy the cheap ass Ebay lights, complete junk. Get the ones from Freak and you will not regret it.

 

[benIV]

Stock are eh... even after changing the lens covers to glass..
I have see LOTS of aftermarket ones... HID ones, dual beams E-Code replica's and even some actual e-codes...
Still not clear as to what is actually regarded as an excellent headlight for a 2003 MKIV Jetta
What do you say?
Thanks

Where did you get glass lens covers?

 

[VWmeow]

Ebay sells Helix glass covers.. Work perfect Cost was about 70 bucks plus shipping

 

[Intech]

Stock are eh... even after changing the lens covers to glass..

I have see LOTS of aftermarket ones... HID ones, dual beams E-Code replica's and even some actual e-codes...

Still not clear as to what is actually regarded as an excellent headlight for a 2003 MKIV Jetta

What do you say?

Thanks

I have an 03' Jetta, GLS, and have had it for about 5 years. In that time I have gone through about every variation, suggestion and opinions from other forum members and outsiders, to improve my lights, and I wound up with a couple of shelves full of useless lights. In also have two MK 4 Golfs, and those lights are Hella e/codes from Germany, with +bulbs from Candlepower in Rockville Md. Those lights border on 'awesome'. So, I decided to just stop messing around and replaced the front clip on the Jetta, with one from a MK4 Golf, and installed a set of Hella MK5 E-code lights (in a MK4 configuration), along with the aforementioned bulbs, and a custom light bar, using Hella 550 driving lights and Cibie' 175 fog lights, all with 100 Watt bulbs. The result is that I basically "replace the sun after dark". Driving 72 miles at night through 'deer country' to get to work, they have pretty much taken away the 'white knuckle' driving, that I was doing before the change.

 

[UhOh]

Intech, are you saying that just the Hella e-codes plus the Candlepower bulbs are a great set up on the Golfs? Are you running fogs in those?

I really want to get the best light I can as my wife and I also do lots of back-country driving, her more so.

Good thread here:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=302178

And (from that thread), this explains the difference with the Jetta and Golf lights (and mentions mk4 vs mk5 - Jetta diff):
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showpost.php?p=3212785&postcount=13

 

[BobnOH]

There are a lot of options and approaches for lighting. Before you get too far, check that the ones you have are pointed correct.
Driving around here adjacent to woods and streams require extra coverage to see all the frigin deer. Driving those same lights in the city can border on dangerous.

 

[Intech]

Intech, are you saying that just the Hella e-codes plus the Candlepower bulbs are a great set up on the Golfs? Are you running fogs in those?

I really want to get the best light I can as my wife and I also do lots of back-country driving, her more so.

Good thread here:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=302178

And (from that thread), this explains the difference with the Jetta and Golf lights (and mentions mk4 vs mk5 - Jetta diff):
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showpost.php?p=3212785&postcount=13

E-mail with pic sent

 

[UhOh]

Intech, did you PM me? (not seeing anything popping up there or in my e-mail)

 

[Intech]

Intech, did you PM me? (not seeing anything popping up there or in my e-mail)

I e-mailed you. I'll send it agaiun

 

[UhOh]

Got it (and responded). Thanks!

 

[Wankel7]

You can go the DIY route....

I sourced my parts from www.theretrofitsource.com

Here is my write up

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=433939

 

[[486]]

Swap to a golf front end?

 

[WardB]

Wonder if the OP adjusted his lights? Mine are adequate when accurately adjusted.

Here, 100 watt bulbs will get you pulled over by UHP and ticketed. Last I read, DOT code was -35 watts.