[Vwdiesel] '01 Jetta TDI Mystery Thump: Post Aftermath Rehash Summary

[Nate Wall]

Yea, Virginia has yearly safety inspections. Most
times the inspector just checks to see if Hi/Lo beams
work. Sometimes they check the output/aimimg by moving
a wheeled light checker infront of the beam. I've
never in my life ever seen anything placed on those
tits on the light lenses.

Yea, the A-2 headlights suck. I bought new ones to
replace the sandblasted lenses and they suck just as
much! Years ago I installed a $60 or so set of Bosch
fog light (hang down from the front bumper) that
vastly improves side and some front lighting. I have
them on whenever the headlights are on. No one ever
flashes their brights at me, either.

--Nate

--Nate
--- Lee Hillsgrove <hillsgrove at adelphia.net> wrote:
> >
> > Next items: Are there any headlight upgrades for
> this Jetta ? Any
> foglights
> > that are worth looking into ? I'd be happy with
> just a better set of
> > headlights...
>
>
>  Yes - there are several sources for "e-code" lights
> to fit your car. They
> aren't cheap, but well worth it if you do any
> driving at night, especially
> in animal alley. The beam pattern is far superior to
> the DOT lights. This
> modification will technically make your car fail
> inspection, but I have
> never seen any garage check headlights. They do lack
> the 3 little tits
> required for headlight aimers, which is one reason
> they'd fail.
>  The A4 headlights have the fogs incorporated into
> them, if you have fogs.
> The e-codes are available either way, I think. I'd
> go for the ones that have
> them.
>
>  I've had a set on my A3 Jetta for almost a year,
> and LOVE them! Wouldn't go
> back to the sucking black holes that are DOT lights
> for a minute. At least
> the A3 DOTs were better than the A2 DOTs - those
> sucked in more light than
> they put out, I think!  :-))
>
>
> >
> > Rear rotors/pads: I have a few thousand miles
> left. Recommended
> replacements ?
> >
>
>  Not sure, sorry. I have dealt with Potterman at
> Virtual World
>  http://www.parts4vws.com/index.asp ) for brakes and
> have been very pleased.
> I don't have rear disks, though.
> The OEM rear pads wear very quickly, it is a common
> problem with them due to
> soft brake pad material meant to stop squeaks.
>
>
>   Lee
>   Oo-v-oO
>   PP-ASEL
>   KB1GNI
>
>
>
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