> I think that the lenses on my 98 Passat's headlights are too diffused. >
> Will later model headlight modules swap out with these?
Up through early 2001 will, but it won't gain you anything.
What are some places where I can shop for alternative headlights?
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(or maybe it's ndimports.com...I forgetexactly). I've seen the real HIDs there too (expensive though). Real Euroheadlamps for the Passat (non-HID) may not be all that much greater than theUS ones since they use the same H7 bulb on low beam and it's really a matterof minor optical tweaking on the lens for the US beam, which does somewhatresemble the Euro one already. Not sure if/when VW started wiring their headlamps with relays but check yo voltage at the lamps. If it's less than 13 with the engine running, a new relayed headlamp harness will probably help a little bit. If it's over 13 already, a relay harness won't gain you much.