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wat bug headlights do u prefer? Standard fluted or US Spec sealed beam?
VWFOOL - May 5th, 2004 at 07:24 PM

just for looks, which do u prefer on a bug?

standard?

VWFOOL - May 5th, 2004 at 07:39 PM

or US spec?

bigbruvabob - May 5th, 2004 at 07:51 PM

i think the standard the us spec seem like half headlights

silver - May 5th, 2004 at 07:52 PM

I like standard! They got it right the first time.

Dannyboy - May 5th, 2004 at 08:01 PM

Come on Sam , you put your funky taxi together and your asking advise on headlights!!! Go with your flow bro!

Dan:):):)

Che Castro - May 5th, 2004 at 08:03 PM

I like standard not just looks though.

The standard lenses kick up the beam slightly to the left (for road signs etc.) on RHD vehicles, whereas I dont think the US spec ones do because it's not required by their laws.

I've had bad experiences with sealed beams as well, I know they are different but I used to have rossi lights - which were about as bright as the park lights on low beam! Switching to standards with halogen globes makes it like a normal car!:)

65busser - May 5th, 2004 at 08:30 PM

If you do something with the inside of the bucket like "Cool 56" and others have done, it can look right with US lenses. The 'ol black n white chequerboard look has gotta work on yours.

volks67 - May 5th, 2004 at 08:31 PM

definetly standard with halogen globes.

VWFOOL - May 5th, 2004 at 08:37 PM

not really asking advice, more just ppls opinions

Robo - May 5th, 2004 at 08:41 PM

Definately standard fluted for me.
Rob...:cool:

buzzbug - May 5th, 2004 at 08:45 PM

not just saying this to go against the flow but i don't mind the US spec ones.
They kinda look neater.
but thats just my humble opinion.

Anthiron - May 5th, 2004 at 09:01 PM

definatly the standard....the flow with the lines of the car:cool:

1303Steve - May 5th, 2004 at 11:37 PM

Hi

I like standard with Porsche lenses. The US spec lights with the clear lense can be fitted with local H4 sealed beams, best of both worlds I reckon.

1302Steve

pod - May 6th, 2004 at 12:08 AM

STANDARD is the way to go as VW originally planned plus they look better;)

BiX - May 6th, 2004 at 08:26 AM

mk 1 golf lights in my bug

68AutoBug - May 6th, 2004 at 11:37 PM

I prefer the US Spec headlamps with modern Quartz Halogen sealed beams or Semi sealed Beams, with Quartz Halogen 'Narva plus 50' bulbs 50% Brighter same Wattage..

I put Kyoto semi sealed beams with Quartz Halogen bulbs in My Sons 56 Oval.. I like the look of those..

US Sealed Beams usually made by GE.. don't have the European cutoff headlamp pattern in the Lens..
My Sons Baja has US sealed Beams , and when I was adjusting them , You can see either filament , when they are lit as there is NO cover over either filament .. they should be illegal as they are deadly if slightly out of alignment..
The European headlamps as used in VWs in Australia are illegal in the USA...
They have had sealed beams in the US since the 40s..
[as its the Law] . probably because they were superior to other headlights made in other countries...
Just a bit of info...
Lee

68AutoBug - May 7th, 2004 at 12:15 AM

I prefer the US Spec headlamps with modern Quartz Halogen sealed beams or Semi sealed Beams, with Quartz Halogen 'Narva plus 50' bulbs 50% Brighter same Wattage..

I put Kyoto semi sealed beams with Quartz Halogen bulbs in My Sons 56 Oval.. I like the look of those..

US Sealed Beams usually made by GE.. don't have the European cutoff headlamp pattern in the Lens..
My Sons Baja has US sealed Beams , and when I was adjusting them , You can see either filament , when they are lit as there is NO cover over either filament .. they should be illegal as they are deadly if slightly out of alignment..
The European headlamps as used in VWs in Australia are illegal in the USA...
They have had sealed beams in the US since the 40s..
[as its the Law] . probably because they were superior to other headlights made in other countries...
Just a bit of info...
Lee