headlight lenses, 5kcstq

[Ti Kan]

barry at moonbeast.com writes:
> [ '87 5kcstq ]
> 
> One of the first things that needs addressing is the cracked headlight lenses.  
> A local import shop here wants 199.00 for each(!) lens, and he told me that was 
> a good price.  Maybe it is, but it sure doesn't sound like it to me.  What's a 
> good source/price for a replacement pair?

Welcome to the list.

The stock DOT headlights on your car has poor beam pattern and many
owners of the type 44 cars have upgraded to E-code lights.  I am
sure you could probably find someone willing to sell you their used
lights for cheap.  If not, try Chris Semple at Force 5 Auto
( http://www.force5auto.com ).

If it was my car, though, I would take this as an opportunity to upgrade
to the vastly superior E-code lights and add a relay harness, instead of
getting another DOT unit.  This won't be a cheap solution, but the improved
lighting will be worth it.

-Ti
2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
1984 5000S turbo
1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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