Xenon on 77TSI?

[d_train]

My understanding is that washers aren't required by Japanese regulations.

Though I don't know how they ended up on our shores without washers. Oh well, lucky you. Don't tell anybody.

This is very common, especially with SEVS and grey imports. Some come with xenon with reflector housing, a no-no to some.

A decade ago, my 97 FTO had xenon without washers. I very much doubt it auto leveling either. My import EVO 7 was the same. But both were projectors and it didn't blind anyone. Well, I haven't been served my papers..yet

If we are to have rules, it should be regulated the same across the board and actively regulated.

The reason I mentioned the high and low beam thing was this:

Audi's Smart LED Headlights Banned In The U.S., Okay Everywhere Else

Gavs, it's not just the R8. Most of the facelift Audis coming out will have LED headlights as options. They are really trying to push the envelope here.

[Diesel_vert]

This is very common, especially with SEVS and grey imports.

Ah right, imports. That explains it, lol.

Some come with xenon with reflector housing, a no-no to some.

So long as you use DxR bulbs (as opposed to DxS bulbs) and the reflector housing is designed for gas-discharge bulbs, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

A decade ago, my 97 FTO had xenon without washers. I very much doubt it auto leveling either. My import EVO 7 was the same.

Yep, I'm pretty sure that Japanese regulations don't require washers.

[d_train]

Yep, I'm pretty sure that Japanese regulations don't require washers.

I guess my point is where's the level playing field when it comes to regulations in the land of Oz? They should all be recalled to get them retrofitted if H&S is paramount or at the point of compliance. Because to me, that's what road-worthiness means. It's difficult to be prescriptive when there are examples of inconsistencies that are not addressed.

[Diesel_vert]

I guess my point is where's the level playing field when it comes to regulations in the land of Oz? They should all be recalled to get them retrofitted if H&S is paramount or at the point of compliance. Because to me, that's what road-worthiness means. It's difficult to be prescriptive when there are examples of inconsistencies that are not addressed.

Yes, that is the whole point of roadworthiness. A safe motoring experience for all, without putting up with undue shenanigans from other motorists.

A vehicle imported via official distributor channels would certainly be expected to comply with all relevant regulations for that market.

I suppose in the mean time, enjoy your headlights and keep 'em clean.

[LunchboxVRS]

I was wrong the beetle does have auto self leaving its just s$&t (compared to golf R). But no washers. The manual has nothing on there operation and I can't find wher they would pop out. VW brochures for cars that have xenon options all say pop up washers but the beetles don't.

We lined up my nieces beetle (xenons), my uncles golf r (xenons), my mates mk6 gti with a very expensive hid kit and my polo gti (stock halogens). My polo was s?!t, mk6 ok, but he R and beetle where hard to tell apart. A little less distance from the Beatle but no much.

[gavs]

Gavs, it's not just the R8. Most of the facelift Audis coming out will have LED headlights as options. They are really trying to push the envelope here.

I know, I was just using as the example.

lunchboxGTI, that just shows one reason as to why aftermarket HID conversion kits, no matter how expensive, are not worth the hassle. The best ones are the ones designed by the multi-billion dollar company that spends years on products and has all the approvals etc.

[Diesel_vert]

I was wrong the beetle does have auto self levelling

Yes, although it isn't mandatory for manufacturers to fit them (assuming the Beetle is using the new D8S bulbs), they may choose to do so anyway.

[amazeer]

Why do they need washers? Do they wash automatically? Do people use them manually if they aren't looking through the dirty glass? If it's just a washer without a wiper does it actually clean or just wet the headlight?

[alexaescht]

Why do they need washers? Do they wash automatically? Do people use them manually if they aren't looking through the dirty glass? If it's just a washer without a wiper does it actually clean or just wet the headlight?

I think it sprays the headlights every second or third time you spray the windscreen. I assume the jet is powerful enough to remove most of the crap on the headlight cover so yeah...

[nomadx38]

They have washers to prevent the dirt, dust and grime creating excess glare from the Xenons high lumen output. The cleaners are just a high pressure jet that blows most of the stuff off. Bugs that have dried on though will not come off...

Usually the washers are set to clean the headlights whenever you clean the windscreen (I guess they assume that if you are cleaning your windscreen because it has dirt on it so does your headlights)