Jetta Highbeams

[Tromping_Maniac]

I've been doing a lot of night driving out of the city and would really like more light on these trips. I already have Sylvania Silverstars but they don't seem to put out a huge amount of light on highbeam mode. If find the brightest and best setting to be holding the headlight switch back in the "flash" position but this is a huge pain in the butt. Is there anyway to rewire the headlights to project the "flash" mode amount of light on the highbeam setting so I wouldn't have to hold the switch?

[R_Ethug]

Re: Jetta Highbeams

you need hids lol.. i'll never drive a car with halogens again.. or get ecodes.

[RobG]

Re: Jetta Highbeams

I've been doing a lot of night driving out of the city and would really like more light on these trips. I already have Sylvania Silverstars but they don't seem to put out a huge amount of light on highbeam mode. If find the brightest and best setting to be holding the headlight switch back in the "flash" position but this is a huge pain in the butt. Is there anyway to rewire the headlights to project the "flash" mode amount of light on the highbeam setting so I wouldn't have to hold the switch?

A Jetta has the one bulb with 2 filiments, I think if you keep holding the switch back, it will only be a matter of time before one of the two filiments overheat and burn out, thats where the Silverstars 1 year warrenty come in.

[Smarty39]

Re: Jetta Highbeams

If you're looking for an easy, fairly inexpensive fix (definately cheaper than HID's), just get some e-codes. They put out much better light than your existing headlights. The only downfall is you will not be able to use your Silverstars because they are a different type of bulb, so new bulbs would definately be in order

[R_Ethug]

Re: Jetta Highbeams

nope you can kyle.. when i had my ecodes for the whole 2 weeks lol i bought all silverstar bulbs for them including fog ones.. crappy tire carries them now

but yes your are right.. you cannot use your existing bulbs

[Smarty39]

Re: Jetta Highbeams

Ya, I know I should have been more clear. You cannot use your EXISTING Silverstars. You will need to buy the other type of Silverstars.

[B5]

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I’m sure the answer must be HID if you have the coin. I find the OEM beam pattern is absolutely bad design. My solution to it is just simply aim it higher. This will put more lights on the roads and road-signs.

[Flanders]

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after putting in the e-codes, I can definitely say they help with the night driving!! The ecodes (and new bulbs ) are a huge improvement over stock!

[Tromping_Maniac]

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Well it looks like I'll be saving up for some E-codes. Can you guys recommend the best ones, I've heard lousy things about FK on the Vortex.

[R_Ethug]

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i was happy with my hellas

ebay search 8000492167

can't beat that price hey even after shipping and no i didn't pay duty on mine when i had them

[Tromping_Maniac]

Re: Jetta Highbeams

i was happy with my hellas

ebay search 8000492167

can't beat that price hey even after shipping and no i didn't pay duty on mine when i had them

Thanks Ryan, I'll have to place a bid.