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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: der_kaiser on 11 October 2011, 09:45

Title: Euro Light Conversion
Post by: der_kaiser on 11 October 2011, 09:45

Ok so it's time to register my Golf in Germany! My insurance is about to run out and I need an MOT and a number plate etc. In order to get the MOT I have to convert my lights, apparently our cars shine 15 deg to the left, thus blinding oncoming traffic here. I have had a quick search and I can find some mark 5 guides on how to do it but no mark 4. One garage has quoted me 300 euro, saying the entire light units have to be replaced, which I think is sh*t. Does anyone have any experience with this, or does anyone have a link to a guide. Any help will be much appreciated.

Title: Re: Euro Light Conversion
Post by: Dave_IOW on 11 October 2011, 18:24

German eBay?

Title: Re: Euro Light Conversion
Post by: Wazzzer on 11 October 2011, 20:26

Just buy some Depo lights, then you can change them over to LHD/RHD whenever you like

Title: Re: Euro Light Conversion
Post by: der_kaiser on 12 October 2011, 07:44

I don't really want to buy new lights though! Apparently if the lights have an ECE marking then they are fully adjustable, I found this article which someone on VW vortex used on after-market lights for a Jetta. So I'm hoping I can avoid having to replace them http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html Also how can I find out for certain if they are E-Code lights, there is a lot of stuff on this in American forums as they have a different system called Dot lights, whilst pretty much all of what they say about E-Code lights applies to mine, I am a little concerned our British lights are different from the standard European ones. I am fairly confident they are adjustable, but if anyone has any concrete information I will be much obliged. :smiley:

Title: Re: Euro Light Conversion
Post by: jamie16v on 12 October 2011, 10:54

i dont think you can adjust them to suite LHD tbh, you would have to buy new imo.

Title: Re: Euro Light Conversion
Post by: Wazzzer on 12 October 2011, 11:51

I think you can buy the stick on beam benders but not sure the legalities of keeping them on there permanently. New lights are going to be the only sure fire way of doing it I think. Also don't forget you will need to do the rear fog light too. Best way is to just follow my guide and get them both working then you're covered  :wink:

Title: Re: Euro Light Conversion
Post by: der_kaiser on 14 October 2011, 08:01

Looks like the only way is to buy new lights :sick: Anybody got any suggestions? I'm looking for something that's good quality and subtle, failing that it'll be second hand originals from over here.

Title: Re: Euro Light Conversion
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 October 2011, 14:00

Depos. About a ton and can be swapped between left and right hand via a switch inside

Title: Re: Euro Light Conversion
Post by: der_kaiser on 14 October 2011, 14:58

Where's the best place to get them, e bay? I don't trust half the sh*t that's coming up when I search, most of it looks nasty. http://www.ebay.de/itm/380342987499?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/380342987499?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) I seen these, if only I had the cash :cry:

Title: Re: Euro Light Conversion
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 October 2011, 15:22

PM Bricey, he found a company selling them recently  :smiley:

Title: Re: Euro Light Conversion
Post by: GJSEB79 on 14 October 2011, 17:59

what about the the trustee old balck tape covering the light area that is wrong or will this fail an mot  :laugh: