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Date: 12-12-05 03:42
From: www.bmw2002.co.uk in UK View user's profile Send e-mail
Subject: Headlamp upgrade

Has anyone documented the Headlamp upgrade i.e. swopped the awful 02 units for MkII Golf 7" sealed units? Or any other options I need to run a feature on this, but can't find any info. I might have to do it myself. Remeber though in the UK for MOT we still need the side-light installed or altered. Cheers Richard. Email it to me; richstern@hotmail.com
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Date: 12-13-05 07:16
From: 02Les in China....again! View user's profile Send e-mail
Subject: Re: Headlamp upgrade

I guess due to the lack of replies, the answer is no. In the US it appears the upgrade is to make the headlights H4 instead of the sealed beam unit offered here. When I lived in the UK and drove all over Europe for my work, I used to fit 100w bulbs (bought very cheaply in Holland) and they were fine. One answer is having real good reflectors. The design of the headlight is prone to letting in dirt etc which promotes corrosion rather quickly, even if the rear covers/bowls are fitted.
My "sleeping" project willl have twin 5" headlamps which must be an improvement for lighting even if the look is not to everyone's taste.
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Date: 12-13-05 08:48
From: Harv in Willoughby Oh. View user's profile Send e-mail
Subject: Re: Headlamp upgrade

You might want to check these guys out.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html

John
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Date: 12-13-05 08:58
From: www.bmw2002.co.uk in UK View user's profile Send e-mail
Subject: Mmm I think you're right....

Trouble is the 100w bulbs aren't exactly legal here. You could change them just before the MOT. But it's the reflectors that are going off that look awful & start to rust. I'm looking into it. ;o)
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