Replacement headlight units for 2006 9N3 GTI

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Hi All,

I’m looking for some advice on the best option for replacing the headlight units in my 2006 9N3 GTI. The originals were polished a while ago but they’re now really yellow and cracking, and I don’t think further polishing will help. So, are non OEMs like TYC any good, or should I only be looking for a decent set from a wreckers?

All advice gratefully accepted.

Thanks

Shaun

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I got some TYC units last year and I'd describe them as "okay". They are a bit of a step down from the brand-new OEM in terms of construction and reflector quality, but are massively better than the hazy old originals that they replaced.

It took a bit of fiddling to get them securely bolted into the body and sit flush with the panels, and then a bit more adjustment to get the beam sitting at a good level - but I'd guess you'd have the same struggle with any OEM set you'd find at a wreckers.

If you're a details person it's probably worth mentioning that the TYC housings don't have the VW symbol on the bulb cap like the OEMs do - it looks more like WW.

Unless you can find an OEM set in almost new condition I reckon the TYCs are the way to go.

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A mate of mine did the whole cut and polish to get his headlights Schmick again but then instead of clear coating them, applied a uv resistant clear wrap over them. His are still pristine but over the same time period mine have gone cloudy again.