Headlights

[sjw]

I have to agree with Mutley75 about the new MK7.5 LED dynamic headlights. I specc'd them (before they came standard) on my 18 plate GTI, and because I haven't driven much at night over the last few months forgot that i had them.

Last night I was following a friend down a very dark country lane for several miles. He was about 5 car lengths or so ahead of me, and it was fascinating to watch the lights move around as we went round bends etc, and the rectangular mask that was projected over his car on main beam, kept his car dead centre of the mask.

When we'd finished, I asked him if my headlights dazzled him, and he said no, they were very bright in his rear view mirror, but he said never to a point where it was blinding at all. He said TBH, he thought I was on dipped beam as he knew that LED headlights were very bright anyway.

Another cool advantage of course is when not on main beam, you get both the inner and outer headlights units on as standard, whereas I think MK7.5's without dynamic headlights only get the outer headlight lenses as dipped beam only ?

Right, where can I buy the parts for a retrofit? 

[Adam T7]

I also have them, they are superb, much better than anything I have had before.

[steve12345]

Assuming you do have bi-xenon it is worth checking that they are on UK settings in the lights menu. When I collected my 2016 PP the headlights seemed very weak and it transpired that they had been set to dip to the right by the dealer so not illuminating the road in front, just dazzling oncoming drivers. Changing settings to right hand traffic sorted this but is counterintuitive as we drive on the left...

So I’ve done this and set it to right hand traffic, it was originally on left hand traffic. However now the car tells me each time I turn it on that the car headlights are set to drive on the right hand side.

I presume this is now set for Europe driving, and it’s reminding me each time to change back to UK setting?

I couldnt adjust the headlights need a longer Allen key - will get some this weekend and have a go at adjusting.

[steve12345]

Set the lights back to left hand traffic and given both sides 2 upward turns on the adjustment bolts.

Already a massive improvement with just two turns, might need an extra half on each side and that will probably be perfect.

The lights are very impressive now.

Thanks all for the help.

[Jim_mk7.5]

Good to hear you've sorted it. Cars with standard xenons should be pretty good at night so you were right to ask!