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Big G star
05-01-2011, 09:31 PM
I looking at buying a set of drl
Headlights, have seen some on ebay and from a company called turbo revs.
They say that they are plug n play, but looking at pics of the lights it looks like theres only one bulb for the lights and one for the indicator. But std lights have a seperate dip n main. So what bulbs are in the drl ones????
Does any one know which lights in on about???
Please help, im dying to get a set of drl headlights!!!!!!!
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Ben
05-01-2011, 09:42 PM
Link?

Big G star
05-01-2011, 09:43 PM
If i knew how to i wud, lol :/


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Ben
05-01-2011, 09:45 PM
Copy and paste the item number

Big G star
05-01-2011, 09:48 PM
Item no- 130441235613


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El Guapo
05-01-2011, 09:57 PM
Item no- 130441235613


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And the rest of the link would be helpful? I have the DRL lights and it basically brighter than the side light but not as bright as the Xenons obviously. It is situated on the inner side of the light cluster. So on my pic it is nearer the grille.

Ben
05-01-2011, 10:00 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130441235613&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3D R40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D13044123 5613%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Look at the right hand lens. The glass ball is focussed dip beam, to the left of that you can see the hole where the main beam bulb goes, side lights are the led's.

Big G star
05-01-2011, 10:01 PM
If you look at the other pics that are there then the lens to the left of the glass lens (projector) has an orange bulb in it???


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Ben
05-01-2011, 10:04 PM
Indicator

Big G star
05-01-2011, 10:06 PM
Im using ebay app on iphone so not sure hiw to post the link, thats why i put item no on.


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Big G star
05-01-2011, 10:07 PM
Thats what i thought to ben, if this is the case then how can it be a plug n play ?


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Ben
05-01-2011, 10:13 PM
They are designed to just plug in to the existing socket that your current lights are in.

I too have eBay app but to get link I have to use phones web browser.

Big G star
05-01-2011, 10:18 PM
There are seperate connectors for main and dip lights, so if theres only one bulb in the drl head lights then there will be only one connetor? Am i right in saying this?? Also if the one bulb does both main and dip then wont the connectors be different? Eg main and dip are h1 & h7 and main and dip together are h4 i think???!


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bambamjj
05-01-2011, 10:29 PM
Is this what your after... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-A4-05-08-LED-DRL-DEVIL-EYE-HEADLIGHTS-R8-STYLE-/400166699386?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d2bcb417a

The indicator, dipped main and side are all seperate. simiklar to OEM setup.

Ben
05-01-2011, 10:31 PM
No. You simply remove you current lights and plug in the new ones. No alterations required st all. You are overcomplicating a very simple operation.

Big G star
06-01-2011, 12:02 AM
I know its just a matter of plugin them in, i just wanna know what type of bulb it takes and why theres only 1 bulb and not 2 and how that will affect the light thats emmited


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Big G star
06-01-2011, 12:08 AM
Bambam they look alright, do you know anyone with these? What are they like??


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Ben
06-01-2011, 12:12 AM
One main beam bulb, one dip beam bulb, one indicator bulb, led's for side lights.

The seller will know the bulb sizes.

A4 Lad
06-01-2011, 12:15 AM
I know its just a matter of plugin them in, i just wanna know what type of bulb it takes and why theres only 1 bulb and not 2 and how that will affect the light thats emmited


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Big G..... Chill…… Take a breath and follow this.
You only have 1 bulb for your indicator and the other 1 bulb works as both your normal headlight bulb AND your main beam. I fitted my set tonight to my car and had a look to see how it works. From what I can see, when the main beam is turned on, a flap is moved inside the headlight allowing more light to pass out. They use an H9 type bulb which is strange. Believe me though, its a good main beam too


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Big G star
06-01-2011, 12:28 AM
Bangorlad im always chilled my man
Have you got the exact same set or are yours different type??


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Ben
06-01-2011, 12:30 AM
I hope you two both live in the same Bangor

Big G star
06-01-2011, 12:34 AM
Im near the welsh one i think hes in other one. Lol
Ben i understood what you were saying ,i just wasnt sure y there was only one bulb for lights and why the indicator would be on inside lens and not in the corner like oem.


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A4 Lad
06-01-2011, 12:43 AM
Bangorlad im always chilled my man
Have you got the exact same set or are yours different type??


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No, mine look better ;) lol http://184.72.239.143/mu/5ace5e78-020a-8f07.jpg


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Big G star
06-01-2011, 10:33 AM
Mmmm which ones to get, thats the question?? Bangorlad how much did you pay for yours? I like it with the led wave. Where did u get them from?


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Speshal
06-01-2011, 08:39 PM
Bambamjj is on the money. I have those ones from 2xcite, but with the black housings. This is what they look like.


http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1701/dsc1187f.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/i/dsc1187f.jpg/)


http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4167/dsc1191j.jpg (http://img266.imageshack.us/i/dsc1191j.jpg/)

Speshal
06-01-2011, 08:42 PM
Those dayline ones don't suit the B7 at all IMO. The DRL's don't follow the curves of the car properly.

Big G star
06-01-2011, 09:19 PM
Do i go for these :-
http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?aid=400166699386&ebayref=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2FAUDI-A4-05-08-LED-DRL-DEVIL-EYE-HEADLIGHTS-R8-STYLE-%2F400166699386%3Fpt%3DUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarPa rts_SM%26hash%3Ditem5d2bcb417a%26autoredirect%3Dof f

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Big G star
06-01-2011, 09:20 PM
Or these :-

http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?aid=130441235613&ebayref=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fws%2FeB ayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D130441235613%26ru% 3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR 40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D130441235 613%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1%26_rdc%3D1%26autoredirect%3D off


Help!!!!!!!!

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Speshal
06-01-2011, 09:27 PM
The ones you posted first. I saw the ones in your second post on a B7 on an american forum and they look really awful.

bambamjj
06-01-2011, 10:52 PM
Bambamjj is on the money. I have those ones from 2xcite, but with the black housings. This is what they look like.


http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1701/dsc1187f.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/i/dsc1187f.jpg/)


http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4167/dsc1191j.jpg (http://img266.imageshack.us/i/dsc1191j.jpg/)

Stunning Love these and the car, just wonder how they would look on my Pale blue A4 s-line mine is all chrome so think i would be better of getting chrome rather than black. Do you know if they do chrome in this style?

bambamjj
06-01-2011, 10:54 PM
Bambam they look alright, do you know anyone with these? What are they like??


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I dont have these but am thinking about it

bambamjj
06-01-2011, 11:00 PM
Bambamjj is on the money. I have those ones from 2xcite, but with the black housings. This is what they look like.


http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1701/dsc1187f.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/i/dsc1187f.jpg/)


http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4167/dsc1191j.jpg (http://img266.imageshack.us/i/dsc1191j.jpg/)

How easy were they to fit?

Speshal
06-01-2011, 11:53 PM
To change the headlights on all B7's you need remove the front bumper. So you need to take the front wheels off, then peel back the linings. Remove the undertray and connecting screws.

Once the front bumper is off (it's a very straight forward job) you just slot the new lamps into place. If you don't think you're up to the task then take it to a local mechanic. It shouldn't be more than an hours labour.

The connectors are just plug and play.

Big G star
07-01-2011, 12:32 AM
Whats the light like from them? Um being pulled towards buying this set more and more, still cant make my mind up tho?
My a4 is black, would the black housing suit my car or would it be too much tho???!


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A4 Lad
07-01-2011, 01:37 AM
Those dayline ones don't suit the B7 at all IMO. The DRL's don't follow the curves of the car properly.

Now Now, each to their own opion. In my opion, the style of lights that you have, although the look really well, there a bit like **** holes, everyone has them !

Sorry, just realising what IMO means :-) Im new to all this shortened type


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Speshal
07-01-2011, 03:24 AM
In my opion, the style of lights that you have, although the look really well, there a bit like **** holes, everyone has them !
!

I'm not quite sure what you mean by this? Infact virtually nobody has them. I've never seen another B7 with the same lights as me in the UK.

I recently had some work done at a local VW/Audi specialist workshop and they were so impressed by the lights that they asked me where they could source them from, as other customers had seen me driving around the area and enquired about them.

Those Dayline DRL's are designed to replicate the B8 style. However, they really look out of place on a B7 body. The ones that I purchased follow the contours of the B7 much better. They're basically S5 style and as you can see, follow the lines of the hood very nicely.

Speshal
07-01-2011, 03:26 AM
Whats the light like from them? Um being pulled towards buying this set more and more, still cant make my mind up tho?
My a4 is black, would the black housing suit my car or would it be too much tho???!


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If you have a black A4 then I would definitely go with the black housings as opposed to the chrome.

And the light is excellent. I fitted a 6000k H7 HID kit into the projector lenses to match the output of the LED's

Big G star
07-01-2011, 07:46 AM
Which hid kit did you get?


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RMH1
07-01-2011, 08:04 AM
If you have a black A4 then I would definitely go with the black housings as opposed to the chrome.

And the light is excellent. I fitted a 6000k H7 HID kit into the projector lenses to match the output of the LED's


Are these the same as your ( black backing )


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-A4-05-08-BLACK-LED-DRL-DEVIL-EYE-HEADLIGHTS-R8-/160515906584?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item255f7e5c18#ht_2976wt_932

Speshal
07-01-2011, 11:54 AM
Are these the same as your ( black backing )


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-A4-05-08-BLACK-LED-DRL-DEVIL-EYE-HEADLIGHTS-R8-/160515906584?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item255f7e5c18#ht_2976wt_932

Yes those are the ones.

I can't remember which HID kit I bought now. It was one of the pricier kits.

Macdoon
07-01-2011, 12:09 PM
Here's my DRL's

Mac

Big G star
07-01-2011, 01:59 PM
Im leaning more towards youre type at the moment mac, i like both, and both youre car and speshal's car look stunning.
I dont think the 2xcite ones in black would suit my black b7 , thinkin it might be too much black. Chromes ones would break the front end up a bit, IMO!
I like the fact that the 2xcite ones are similar to OEM, the only down side to the dayline ones( like mac's got) is the fact that the indicator is on the inside!
Grrrrr dont know what to do, im really fussy when it comes to modding cars, everything has to be perfect.
Which ones do you guys think would look best on a black b7??????
Please post as many photos as you can please to help me make my mind up!!!! It will be greatly appreciated!!!
If i still cant make my mind up then ill forget it and just buy a new set of wheels.lol :)

Mac what kind of light output u gettin from youre lights?? And what bulbs you got??

Pheww now i can breathe!!!!
Thanks for listening


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Macdoon
07-01-2011, 03:47 PM
When I changed the lights I changed the headlight bulbs to "ultrabright" gone back to OEM as the ultra's (which 40% brighter) had a rubbish spread.

As for which lights you should get, i went for the chrome with black DRL strip simply because I was able to go to the shop and see both types, as my car is dolphin grey the black lights just didn't look right.

As for modding i'm the same fussy as hell, took me 3 months to make up my mind about wheels :aargh4:

Mac

Big G star
07-01-2011, 04:05 PM
Tell me bout it!!!!!! Im the same with wheels! Dont know wether to go with the philips xtereme ones which clain 100% more light or to buy a hid kit 6000k. I had a h1 set of theese in my a3 with projector lens and light was unbelievable. I agree with u dont think black lenses suit the darker cars. it needs the chrome to lighten it up.


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Macdoon
07-01-2011, 04:25 PM
Tell me bout it!!!!!! Im the same with wheels! Dont know wether to go with the philips xtereme ones which clain 100% more light or to buy a hid kit 6000k. I had a h1 set of theese in my a3 with projector lens and light was unbelievable. I agree with u dont think black lenses suit the darker cars. it needs the chrome to lighten it up.


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Let me know how you get on with the philips

Speshal
07-01-2011, 04:38 PM
Tell me bout it!!!!!! Im the same with wheels! Dont know wether to go with the philips xtereme ones which clain 100% more light or to buy a hid kit 6000k. I had a h1 set of theese in my a3 with projector lens and light was unbelievable. I agree with u dont think black lenses suit the darker cars. it needs the chrome to lighten it up.


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You can get the ones that I have in chrome aswell. I just went for the black ones as they look more agressive and match my black grill.

Big G star
07-01-2011, 04:44 PM
Ive seen the chrome ones and im not sure bout them, they possibly look a bit plain?
Where as the dayline with in chrome with the led strip looks meaner without going over the top.
Mac will let you know if i buy some, but love the look and light being emmited from the 6000k hid kits , so will prob get a set of them.ive got a set but they are h1, the bulbs in the hid lights are h7, am i right in saying this?


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Big G star
07-01-2011, 04:45 PM
The dayline in chrome with black led strip, i meant to say!!


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Speshal
07-01-2011, 04:46 PM
Here are some pics of the ones that Macdoon has:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/305534-Led-headlights-from-ebay

I'm not trying to be harsh, but I really don't think they look great at all. Neither do others on that forum.

The ones from 2xcite that I have are much more OEM looking.

Speshal
07-01-2011, 04:55 PM
And here are the ones that are on my car (but with the chrome housing) and on a black B7

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a-dTqCFCUM

Big G star
07-01-2011, 05:33 PM
Speshal any pics and not vids available?? Im on iphone ans i aint got 3g or wi-fi so cant connect to you tube


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Macdoon
07-01-2011, 09:22 PM
Those ones look like mine, but they look as if the Indicator surround is orange or is that just the bulb

Mac

Speshal
07-01-2011, 10:25 PM
It's just the bulb. They are the same as yours

Macdoon
07-01-2011, 10:47 PM
It's just the bulb. They are the same as yours

Thought they were, i replaced my incicator bulb with the chrome covered ones much better look, don't suppose you have the rear lights done?

mac

Big G star
08-01-2011, 02:20 PM
I think ive finally made my mind up! Not 100% tho
Gonna go for the 2xcite ones in chrome, tried to look on web for a photo of a black b7 with these headlights but couldnt find any? Anyone seen any photos ???? This would help me finally make my definite choice,lol

Dont know if im going to put hid in, because apparently they are an mot failure at the end of this year? So might go for the philips bulbs, depens what bulbs i get with the headlights!

Then all i need to do is fit them! I need to take the bumper off anyway as ive got a genuine rs4 grill i need to fit, so the plan is to do both jobs at the same time!


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A4 Lad
09-01-2011, 10:14 AM
Personanly, I love mine. My car is the dark met blue and the black lights make it look mean. I only fitted them on tuesday night and i have had four people at various petrol stations and shops comment on how nice of a car i have and how clean it looks. Even although i have not cleaned it in a week, the sharpness of the DRL led makes it look fresh. Each to their own opion but I prefer the black on a darker vehicle and i am not as keen on the straight LED style. Good luck with whatever you choose and get in contact with me if you want help to code them to be proper DRL


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Big G star
09-01-2011, 10:26 AM
Thanks m8 , still not sure which ones ti go for. When i think ive made my mind up, i look at the other set and change my mind again, thanks for offering to help with coding to proper drl, but i havent got vagcom and wouldnt have a clue where to start!!!


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RMH1
09-01-2011, 10:44 AM
Bangor lad have you got any pictures , I have a dark blue cab (see Sig) still not sure what the official colour of my car is . I think the dark one's would look good in mine .

Thanks

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A4 Lad
09-01-2011, 02:22 PM
To be honest, there is not that much of a massivly noticable difference between them when fitted. Its not like the headlights being silver or black changes the whole front that much in my opion as they still have glass over them which reflects light itself. Ill take a few with my phone today and show you but as everyone says, the pictures really do not do them justice.


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Big G star
09-01-2011, 03:27 PM
Get sum pics up bangorlad wana see how they look, im goin with chrome ones but would like to see how black ones look on a dark car, my car is black so not if if black on black would be too much??


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A4 Lad
09-01-2011, 05:51 PM
Get sum pics up bangorlad wana see how they look, im goin with chrome ones but would like to see how black ones look on a dark car, my car is black so not if if black on black would be too much??


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Just remember that the black pack was an additional extra ( and additional cost ) so it must mean individuality rather than same olde. Its your car matey so at the end of the day, its up to your personal choice. Pm me your email and ill send you some


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Persuader
10-01-2011, 08:16 PM
And here are the ones that are on my car (but with the chrome housing) and on a black B7

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a-dTqCFCUM

Are these wants not black housing?

Persuader
10-01-2011, 08:21 PM
Get sum pics up bangorlad wana see how they look, im goin with chrome ones but would like to see how black ones look on a dark car, my car is black so not if if black on black would be too much??


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What about these?

Big G star
10-01-2011, 09:38 PM
Pic not very clear but they look nice, led looks good, just think that the front end looks too dark with them tho


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bambamjj
10-01-2011, 09:48 PM
Personanly, I love mine. My car is the dark met blue and the black lights make it look mean. I only fitted them on tuesday night and i have had four people at various petrol stations and shops comment on how nice of a car i have and how clean it looks. Even although i have not cleaned it in a week, the sharpness of the DRL led makes it look fresh. Each to their own opion but I prefer the black on a darker vehicle and i am not as keen on the straight LED style. Good luck with whatever you choose and get in contact with me if you want help to code them to be proper DRL


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Bangorlad, any chance of how you coded your DRL's, and what configuration does it give you? just fronts or fronts and backs etc.

Many thanks

Jon

Persuader
11-01-2011, 09:25 PM
Pic not very clear but they look nice, led looks good, just think that the front end looks too dark with them tho


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Hi Big G.
Have you made a final decision on which ones you are going for yet. I have had a similar dilema but I think I am going to go for the chrome 2excite style ones for my Black B7 A4.

Big G star
11-01-2011, 11:56 PM
Hey persuador
Yeah finally made my mind up!!! I also gone for the 2 xcite ones in chrome, i ordered them today and should receive them 2morrow.
Can't wait!!!!!!


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bambamjj
12-01-2011, 09:25 PM
Hey persuador
Yeah finally made my mind up!!! I also gone for the 2 xcite ones in chrome, i ordered them today and should receive them 2morrow.
Can't wait!!!!!!


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Have they arrived?

Big G star
12-01-2011, 09:51 PM
Yeah m8 arrived this morning, only had a quick look, and they look awsum!!!! Cant wait to get them on the car!
One thing thats puzzling me tho, when i spoke to 2xcite on the phone yesterday they said that you shouldnt put any sort of upgraded bulbs in the lens as it could cause damage to it, but on the fitting instructions that came with them it has details on fitting hid kits to the headlamps which is a bit confusing? Anyone got any opinions on this? As i would like to put some sort of uprated bulbs in them ( possibly the phillips 100% ones - are they any good??)
Just hoping for sum fine weather now so i can get the bumper off and fit the lights and the rs4 grill ive got!

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chev
12-01-2011, 09:53 PM
Hey persuador
Yeah finally made my mind up!!! I also gone for the 2 xcite ones in chrome, i ordered them today and should receive them 2morrow.
Can't wait!!!!!!


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where did you order them from mate and how much?

Big G star
12-01-2011, 10:05 PM
From a place called 2xcite mate, have a look on ebay u will find them there.they cost £250. If u order them over the phone its next day delivery but if u get them through ebay its 48hr delivery.


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chev
12-01-2011, 10:32 PM
From a place called 2xcite mate, have a look on ebay u will find them there.they cost £250. If u order them over the phone its next day delivery but if u get them through ebay its 48hr delivery.


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had a look on ebay mate, cant find them

chev
12-01-2011, 10:35 PM
had a look on ebay mate, cant find them

found em.

get some photos on when youve fitted mate

a8 tech
12-01-2011, 11:02 PM
Bangorlad, any chance of how you coded your DRL's, and what configuration does it give you? just fronts or fronts and backs etc.

Many thanks

Jon


go to address 09 and change the code for Nordic, this enables the sidelights front and rear with ignition on light switch off


highline variant j519

Coding



?xxxx: Chassis
[LIST]
0 = Limousine (PR-K8B)
1 = Avant (PR-K8D)
2 = Cabriolet (PR-K8K)


x?xxx: Driving Light Switch

0 = Rain/Light Sensor (G397) not installed (PR-8K0/8K1/9C6/8K4)
1 = Rain/Light Sensor (G397) installed (PR-8K3/8K7/9C7/8K9)


xx?xx: Trailer Hitch

0 = Trailer Hitch not installed (PR-1D0)
1 = Trailer Hitch installed (PR-1D2)


xxx?x: Headlights

0 = Halogen Headlights w/o Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q0/8Q1+8K0/8K7)
1 = Halogen Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q0/8Q1+8K1/8K3/9C6/9C7)
2 = Bi-Xenon Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q3/8Q5+8K9/8K4)
3 = Bi-Xenon Headlights w/o Daytime Running Lights (PR-8Q3/8Q5+8K0/8K7)
4 = Bi-Xenon Headlights with Daytime Running/Tail/License Plate Lights (PR-8Q3/8Q5+8K1/8K3)


xxxx?: Country

1 = Rest of World/Nordic Countries/Denmark/Croatia/Baltic Countries with Bi-Xenon
2 = Nordic Countries/Denmark/Croatia/Baltic Countries without Bi-Xenon
3 = USA/Canada with Bi-Xenon
4 = Canada without Bi-Xenon
5 = Special Vehicles



low line variant

Coding

* 0?xxx: Light Sensor
o 0 = Light Sensor not installed
o 1 = Light Sensor installed
* 0x?xx: Trailer Hitch
o 0 = Trailer Hitch not installed
o 1 = Trailer Hitch installed
* 0xx?x: Headlights
o 0 = Halogen Headlights
o 1 = Xenon Headlights
* 0xxx?: Country
o 1 = Rest of World
o 2 = Northern Countries (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark)
o 3 = USA
o 4 = Canada

bambamjj
12-01-2011, 11:07 PM
Yeah m8 arrived this morning, only had a quick look, and they look awsum!!!! Cant wait to get them on the car!
One thing thats puzzling me tho, when i spoke to 2xcite on the phone yesterday they said that you shouldnt put any sort of upgraded bulbs in the lens as it could cause damage to it, but on the fitting instructions that came with them it has details on fitting hid kits to the headlamps which is a bit confusing? Anyone got any opinions on this? As i would like to put some sort of uprated bulbs in them ( possibly the phillips 100% ones - are they any good??)
Just hoping for sum fine weather now so i can get the bumper off and fit the lights and the rs4 grill ive got!

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not sure about audi but i know my 9-3 and the wifes Astra with standard headlights they tell you not to upgrade to higher spec bulbs but i have never had any issues, i think it is more to cover them selves. My A4 has the Phillips 100% bulbs and have had no issues.

A4 Lad
12-01-2011, 11:09 PM
A8, I know I had messaged you and had said that that coding had worked but I was too soon in saying as it had not actually worked. It allows me to use the following codes
00001
00003
00005
It wont let me code to the 00002 for some reason it acts like it has accepted it but when i go out and back in, it is still on the previous code although the above selections will let me code to that country. Is there possible another module that needs coding to allow this one ?

PS - the USA setting with the indicator bulbs light all the time looks cool but im sure its not too legal



One thing thats puzzling me tho, when i spoke to 2xcite on the phone yesterday they said that you shouldnt put any sort of upgraded bulbs in the lens as it could cause damage to it, but on the fitting instructions that came with them it has details on fitting hid kits to the headlamps which is a bit confusing? Anyone got any opinions on this?

The fancy bulbs heat up alot more which can and some times does, burn your projector lens.



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A4 Lad
12-01-2011, 11:12 PM
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bambamjj
12-01-2011, 11:16 PM
A8, I know I had messaged you and had said that that coding had worked but I was too soon in saying as it had not actually worked. It allows me to use the following codes
00001
00003
00005
It wont let me code to the 00002 for some reason it acts like it has accepted it but when i go out and back in, it is still on the previous code although the above selections will let me code to that country. Is there possible another module that needs coding to allow this one ?

PS - the USA setting with the indicator bulbs light all the time looks cool but im sure its not too legal


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Just been out and tried... mine was the same. But stil thanks for help A8.

Can this be rectified?

A4 Lad
12-01-2011, 11:19 PM
Its strange as things like the dash panel will accept it no mater what the country. There is possibly some control unit coded to UK blocking it. A8 is prob the only man to know


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Ben
12-01-2011, 11:23 PM
I'm on the understanding that standard halogen bulbs (55 watt) give off more heat than hid bulbs (35 watt). Be carefull that you don't fit rally spec bulbs. Although they will be brighter, they give off enough heat to melt the reflectors. I had zero issues with hid bulbs on my projector headlights pm my golf5.

bambamjj
12-01-2011, 11:32 PM
Its strange as things like the dash panel will accept it no mater what the country. There is possibly some control unit coded to UK blocking it. A8 is prob the only man to know


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just wondering if you need to enable/disable some other option to enable this to activate what we need.... but i dont know wot... :p

Big G star
13-01-2011, 07:26 PM
Ok guys
How long should it take to remove the front bumper change the headlights and grill and replace the bumper? I wouldnt say im an experienced maechanic, but in quite competent with a spanner !
How difficult of a job is it??


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a8 tech
13-01-2011, 08:21 PM
Its strange as things like the dash panel will accept it no mater what the country. There is possibly some control unit coded to UK blocking it. A8 is prob the only man to know


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post up the full details for address 09 including the part number and the code

A4 Lad
13-01-2011, 08:48 PM
post up the full details for address 09 including the part number and the code

Address 09 Cent. Elect.
Part No. : 8E0 907 279 L
Component : int. Lastmodul ECE 0504
Coding : 00001
Shop # : WSC 06335
VCID : 3B7E3C840317

No fault found


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a8 tech
13-01-2011, 09:06 PM
should just be 00002 like mine for low line without auto lights

A4 Lad
13-01-2011, 09:11 PM
It does not let me change it to 00002 though. It lets me change it to 00003 ect but just not 02. It accepts it but when you look at coding it just reads the previous 01


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a8 tech
13-01-2011, 09:16 PM
Try it one last time with the lights off, and do me a favor go to the adaotion function and list all channels which can be adjusted.
I will look at a b7 in the morning to see whats going on

A4 Lad
13-01-2011, 10:08 PM
Ok. I dont have my lead home, its in work. So ill do it tomorrow afternoon. To find out all the channels that can be adapted, do I just go into adaption or will it be in the label file ?


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bambamjj
13-01-2011, 10:08 PM
Try it one last time with the lights off, and do me a favor go to the adaotion function and list all channels which can be adjusted.
I will look at a b7 in the morning to see whats going on

Hello A8

Hope you dont mind me hijacking thread. I have been out and done mine, it has the hiline coding. I have put in 00012 which gives me rear lights and dipped, i have gone in to adaptation and adjusted to 51% for brightness of dipped. But i would really like just the sides and maybe rear on so that when i get my LED replacement headlights the LED is on upon start up. Is this possible or am i asking for the moon on a stick?

Thanks for all your support so far.

Regards

Jon

a8 tech
13-01-2011, 10:34 PM
try 00002 and set adaption channel 8 to 1 or your original code and change adaption channel 8 to 1

a8 tech
13-01-2011, 10:48 PM
Ok. I dont have my lead home, its in work. So ill do it tomorrow afternoon. To find out all the channels that can be adapted, do I just go into adaption or will it be in the label file ?


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in the sub folder in adaptions there should be know channels listed
also make sure you have set your vcds up with a workshop number importer number and workstaion name in the user settings, this can affect code changes if the vcds has no details

A4 Lad
13-01-2011, 11:14 PM
in the sub folder in adaptions there should be know channels listed
also make sure you have set your vcds up with a workshop number importer number and workstaion name in the user settings, this can affect code changes if the vcds has no details

I have the settings already there for workshop code ect. Ill do as you say and let you know tomorrow afternoon.
Do we need to make a different thread or is it ok to post here ? Anyone any objections ? ( cant spell it lol )


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bambamjj
13-01-2011, 11:47 PM
try 00002 and set adaption channel 8 to 1 or your original code and change adaption channel 8 to 1

Hi, tried to set to 00002 but it kept on defaulting to 00012, also checked Ch 8 and it was already set to 1. :1zhelp:

Big G star
14-01-2011, 02:18 PM
Lights, grill and mirrors fitted, much easier than i thought only took a couple of hours.


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RMH1
14-01-2011, 03:46 PM
Lights, grill and mirrors fitted, much easier than i thought only took a couple of hours.


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Pitures please :D

Big G star
14-01-2011, 05:55 PM
Will do mate, cant believe the difference they made, the car looks stunning now!!!


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a8 tech
14-01-2011, 07:17 PM
Hi, tried to set to 00002 but it kept on defaulting to 00012, also checked Ch 8 and it was already set to 1. :1zhelp:

Yes, for some reason B7 will not allow the change

A4 Lad
14-01-2011, 07:47 PM
Yes, for some reason B7 will not allow the change

Bugger !!! Is there anyway that it can be done with hard wiring a feed into the switch A8 rather than software change ?

Big G - Any pictures ? Did you go for the silver in the end right ?
Did you use standard bulbs or upgrade ? Is the bulb H7 or H9 in your headlights ? Sorry for the 101 questions lol


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a8 tech
14-01-2011, 07:59 PM
I tested a b7 with bi xenon with high line j519, still waiting to test a lowline basic model as it should work.
Failing this I will look at the wiring outputs from j519 for the side light circuit

Big G star
14-01-2011, 08:00 PM
Went for the 2xcite ones in chrome with just std bulbs that were supplied h1 & h7 ( they said i shouldnt put any sort of uprated bulbs in them as it could damage lens),
Headlights + oem rs4 grill and wing mirrors = awsum looking car and one happy chappy!!!
One thing i forgot to do was get the headlight adjuster working! Doh
Anyone know how to do this and if it can be done without having to take everything off again!!
Pics will be up asap!


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Big G star
14-01-2011, 08:05 PM
U guys in about getting the drl's working when you turn the key???
If so a couple of weeks back i saw an item on ebay that would make this happen, you just wired it in somewhere!
Not sure what it was called or who the seller was! But it might aolve youre poblems if you cant do it parameter changes!

Just a thought,might be a stupid one, but it was all mine!!!! Lol


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bambamjj
14-01-2011, 09:41 PM
U guys in about getting the drl's working when you turn the key???
If so a couple of weeks back i saw an item on ebay that would make this happen, you just wired it in somewhere!
Not sure what it was called or who the seller was! But it might aolve youre poblems if you cant do it parameter changes!

Just a thought,might be a stupid one, but it was all mine!!!! Lol


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THIS ONE....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Day-Time-Running-Light-Switch-Automatic-DRL-Lamp-/230554668961?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35ae210fa1

Big G star
14-01-2011, 10:00 PM
Yeah thats the one


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A4 Lad
14-01-2011, 10:37 PM
It says that it turns them off when you turn your dipped beam on. I think they look cool even with the dipped beam on ( cant please some people lol )


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A4 Lad
15-01-2011, 12:02 AM
Whats does it mean by highline and lowline ? What do they do different ?


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Persuader
15-01-2011, 07:05 PM
Went for the 2xcite ones in chrome with just std bulbs that were supplied h1 & h7 ( they said i shouldnt put any sort of uprated bulbs in them as it could damage lens),
Headlights + oem rs4 grill and wing mirrors = awsum looking car and one happy chappy!!!
One thing i forgot to do was get the headlight adjuster working! Doh
Anyone know how to do this and if it can be done without having to take everything off again!!
Pics will be up asap!


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Just gone mine on today (2xcite Chrome) on my black B7 A4.
They look awesome. My headlight adjuster switch dosent work either (not that I ever used it anyway). I'm assuming it wont work with these lights or have you sussed it?

Also have you got any pics of yours with the RS4 grill you could share.?

Regards

A4 Lad
15-01-2011, 07:13 PM
My adjusters dont work either but I assumed that its just because they are aftermarket


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Big G star
15-01-2011, 07:13 PM
I spoke to 2 xcite and it should work it had something to do with the little box at the bottom of the headlights, it ahould be on the instructions you received with the lights apparently.
They do look awsome tho!! Im well made up!!


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Big G star
15-01-2011, 07:14 PM
Will get sum pics up soon!


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RMH1
15-01-2011, 07:55 PM
Will get sum pics up soon!


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Hurry up please. :D

Big G star
15-01-2011, 08:16 PM
Will do, just wana try n get rid if the number plate b4 i put them up, but laptop capwt and dont no if i can do it in iphone


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A4 Lad
15-01-2011, 09:34 PM
Will do, just wana try n get rid if the number plate b4 i put them up, but laptop capwt and dont no if i can do it in iphone


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No way of doing it on iphone unless you download an app for editing and get the forum to pay for it as its an expense lol


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Big G star
15-01-2011, 10:08 PM
Tried to upload photos via mobile but i says theres a problem with the server, will try again later


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Two_Stripes
15-01-2011, 10:58 PM
Big G Star, do you have genuine RS4 mirrors fitted now? Were they just plug and play? The plugs were the same?

Big G star
15-01-2011, 11:02 PM
They not genuine mirrors but rs4 style housings, just replaced the black covers with the new ones


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Two_Stripes
15-01-2011, 11:10 PM
OK, cheers, have genuine ones but not got round to fitting yet

Big G star
16-01-2011, 12:53 AM
U got the complete mirrors or just the covers?


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RMH1
19-01-2011, 10:55 AM
Where are these pictures. ;)

Big G star
19-01-2011, 09:08 PM
Sorry for the delay guys, had trouble getting online!
Heres a pic i took quickly with my iphone after fitting them.

Let me know what you think guys??http://184.72.239.143/mu/d4b78046-4450-364c.jpghttp://184.72.239.143/mu/d4b78046-44a7-f1cd.jpg


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otterolly
19-01-2011, 09:20 PM
has anybody fitted the standard double arm RS4 wing mirrors ? are they just a straight swap ?

RMH1
19-01-2011, 09:28 PM
Sorry for the delay guys, had trouble getting online!
Heres a pic i took quickly with my iphone after fitting them.

Let me know what you think guys??http://184.72.239.143/mu/d4b78046-4450-364c.jpghttp://184.72.239.143/mu/d4b78046-44a7-f1cd.jpg


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Looks bloody good mate.

Big G star
19-01-2011, 09:36 PM
Thanks rmh1,its getting there only took me a couple of hours to fit lights , grill and wing mirrors not bad considering im a novice!!!
Alloys next 18"rs4 and led rear lights at some point 2!
Would love to change my concert stereo for the rns-e but its quite expensive!


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stu:)
26-01-2011, 01:18 AM
Hi guys,

new to the forum but im looking to fit some of these lights myself. Iv got a red avant 2006 so opinions please on what colour black or the chrome?? The 2 excite ones seem to be the best looking ones which you guys have chosen. Are they just plug and play or does anything need to be done on vag com?? Also have you got your leveling motors working??

Hope to hear from you

Stu

RMH1
26-01-2011, 08:45 AM
Hi guys,

new to the forum but im looking to fit some of these lights myself. Iv got a red avant 2006 so opinions please on what colour black or the chrome?? The 2 excite ones seem to be the best looking ones which you guys have chosen. Are they just plug and play or does anything need to be done on vag com?? Also have you got your leveling motors working??

Hope to hear from you

Stu


I think chrome would look better against red.

:)

Persuader
26-01-2011, 11:30 AM
Hi guys,

new to the forum but im looking to fit some of these lights myself. Iv got a red avant 2006 so opinions please on what colour black or the chrome?? The 2 excite ones seem to be the best looking ones which you guys have chosen. Are they just plug and play or does anything need to be done on vag com?? Also have you got your leveling motors working??

Hope to hear from you

Stu

I got the Chrome 2Xcite ones for my black A4. So glad i got Chrome. I think the black ones are a teenage boy racer look (no offence - only my opinion).
I havent got my levelling adjusters working either but am not bothered as dont ever use them but would be nice to know if anyone else has got them working and how.

Mr-Rob
26-01-2011, 11:45 PM
I have a set fitted to my car, look the biz.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/rob197/P1160400.jpg

With 6K HIDS on
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/rob197/P1160401.jpg

Close up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/rob197/P1160402.jpg

Ben
26-01-2011, 11:50 PM
Welcome to the forum Rob. Any other mods?

Mr-Rob
26-01-2011, 11:53 PM
19"RS4 Alloys, black grille.
Re-Map next

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/rob197/P8290295.jpg

stu:)
27-01-2011, 12:18 AM
19"RS4 Alloys, black grille.
Re-Map next

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/rob197/P8290295.jpg
Looks sweet! Which lights are they that you fitted? Also is it an easy to change to xenon bulbs? Which make of xenons did you fit?

RMH1
27-01-2011, 07:31 AM
Looks good rob.

This thread should be a sticky .! !

Mr-Rob
27-01-2011, 11:46 AM
Thanks for the comments guy's.

The lights are from Turbo Revs in London and the HID kit is
from HIDS Direct, I went for the 6K Canbus Pro kit as you
won't get any OBC errors with it.

Something you have to consider with modern cars.

Macdoon
27-01-2011, 11:55 AM
Hi Rob

welcome to the sight, are there any legal issues with HID kits

Mac

Ben
27-01-2011, 12:56 PM
Re-Map next


Where in the west midlands are you Rob?
http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=606222#post606222
Maybe see you there.

Mr-Rob
27-01-2011, 04:31 PM
Hi Rob

welcome to the sight, are there any legal issues with HID kits

Mac

Your supposed to have self leveling and washers but I know
of many owners who still get through an MOT.

Rob

Mr-Rob
27-01-2011, 04:33 PM
Where in the west midlands are you Rob?
http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=606222#post606222
Maybe see you there.

Going to R-Tech in Hinckley mate.

Very well thought of within the community.;)

stu:)
27-01-2011, 04:39 PM
Right guys i spoke to 2xcite and found out you have to fit the leveling motor off your old lights onto the new ones yourself?? Thought this was a bit poor myself? Also the guy said that fitting xenon bulbs is not recomended due to the frequency of the ballasts can upset the drl's causing failure? How true this is i dont know, maybe they are just covering there ****?
Still not sure which ones to go with myself, having to fit leveling motor yourself has started to sugest poor quality to me??

Mr-Rob
27-01-2011, 04:45 PM
When I say self leveling I mean that if your driving up hill your lights will lower automatically to stop you blinding traffic coming in the opposite direction.

I can still self level using my button in the car as the ones I got have the motors in them.

As for blowing the LED's, my HID system uses less wattage than my old
hologens so I can't see that being a problem.

A4 Lad
27-01-2011, 07:13 PM
Its the heat off the HID bulbs that burns the projectors. I have seen it


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johnloaderuk
27-01-2011, 07:19 PM
Hi Rob

welcome to the sight, are there any legal issues with HID kits

Mac

Watch this video all the way through http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/videos/featuresvideos/204742/xenon_test.html

then start reading this page from about half way down, the HID section http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/219270/used_car_news.html

Mr-Rob
27-01-2011, 07:46 PM
It's an old story mate.

The Megane was fitted with normal reflector units, not projector style.

The cut off on my lights can clearly be seen, no fading out that you get
with reflector units.

So, if fitting HIDS make sure you also change your headlight units to Projectors.

Simples peeps !!

Mr-Rob
27-01-2011, 08:01 PM
Its the heat off the HID bulbs that burns the projectors. I have seen it


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Yep, very true.

Some cheap units suffer from fading, ensure they are glass domed.

johnloaderuk
27-01-2011, 08:37 PM
It's an old story mate.

The Megane was fitted with normal reflector units, not projector style.

The cut off on my lights can clearly be seen, no fading out that you get
with reflector units.

So, if fitting HIDS make sure you also change your headlight units to Projectors.

Simples peeps !!

The point I was making is that many aftermarket HID's may not be road legal, plus they must also be fitted with fully auto levelling system and headlight wash system, and be e marked to be fully road legal. Not many people who fit aftermarket HID's do or check all of this.

http://www.powerbulbs.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/are-xenon-hid-kits-legal/

http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/drs/hidheadlamps

A4 Lad
27-01-2011, 08:50 PM
Seriously, a spade is a spade and all that. IF i was going to fit them, I wouldnt really care if they are legal or not. Style and looks over the law ( my opion only )
My headlights are for a left hand drive car, aligned down low so not to "glare" other drivers but I mean lets face it, there are worse laws that you can break ;)


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Mr-Rob
27-01-2011, 09:09 PM
Seriously, a spade is a spade and all that. IF i was going to fit them, I wouldnt really care if they are legal or not. Style and looks over the law ( my opion only )
My headlights are for a left hand drive car, aligned down low so not to "glare" other drivers but I mean lets face it, there are worse laws that you can break ;)


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I think you hit the nail on the head there mate.

As long as they are not dangerous to other drivers, that was my main concern, hence I used projectors + they do look most splendid !!

johnloaderuk
27-01-2011, 09:19 PM
I wouldnt really care if they are legal or not. Style and looks over the law ( my opion only )
there are worse laws that you can break

But if your car is not legal and your insurance company finds out they can cancel your insurance without question - which basically means you are driving without insurance - and I'd say that's fairly bad. Not a risk I'd like to take, but some people obviously think it's ok to do this. I hope they don't have an accident with me.

Personally I always make sure I'm fully road legal, no matter how I interpret or think I can bend the law. Yes, there are worse laws that you can break, but to knowingly risk not being insured on the road is pretty bad.

A4 Lad
27-01-2011, 09:40 PM
John, seriously, life cant be that serious and by the book, sometimes, you need to just live.
When was the last time that you heard of an insurance company checking headlight patterns after an accident ?
At the end of the day, its whatever the owner of the vehicle feels comfortable with, no right way … no wrong way :)


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johnloaderuk
27-01-2011, 10:12 PM
Do you seriously consider that it's ok to drive knowing that you may not be covered by insurance. I don't like to live a little, I like to live a lot - but safely and legally where driving is concerned.

http://hid.moonfruit.com/#/insurance/4529652056

I don't think we'll ever agree on this one somehow :beerchug:.

A4 Lad
27-01-2011, 11:19 PM
Do you seriously consider that it's ok to drive knowing that you may not be covered by insurance. I don't like to live a little, I like to live a lot - but safely and legally where driving is concerned.

http://hid.moonfruit.com/#/insurance/4529652056

I don't think we'll ever agree on this one somehow :beerchug:.

Well John, lets agree to disagree then :) At least that way, we are all still a hapily family ;)


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Mr-Rob
28-01-2011, 12:24 AM
John, seriously, life cant be that serious and by the book, sometimes, you need to just live.
When was the last time that you heard of an insurance company checking headlight patterns after an accident ?
At the end of the day, its whatever the owner of the vehicle feels comfortable with, no right way … no wrong way :)


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Horses for courses, each has there own out take on life, I respect that.

Take a look on this very site, you'll see ads poping up for HIDS, are we condoning or condeming here !!

Live and let live !

stu:)
29-01-2011, 12:35 AM
Well iv orderd a set of lights from 2xcite, gone for the chrome ones. Will post some pics once installed. Going to pop my philips blue vision ultra bulbs in that iv currently got installed, will see how they look :Blush:

stu:)
02-02-2011, 02:32 PM
Well i fiited the lights this morning, look good and a good fit BUT as far as the leveling motors go the only way i can see you get them out of your old headlight is to strip the whole headlight down to get them out???? They are not fitted from the back on the standard headlight, they are moulded into the headlight so iv not fitted them which as p'd me off a little. Rang 2xcite and im awaiting a call back. Pretty wrong of them to say you can fit the motors off your old headlight, yes if you destroy your old headlight but as it started raining i wasnt messing around with that! Will see how they go in the dark.
Just out of interest did any of you that fitted these lights need to adust the levels or are they pretty good as they have arrived??

Persuader
02-02-2011, 02:53 PM
Well i fiited the lights this morning, look good and a good fit BUT as far as the leveling motors go the only way i can see you get them out of your old headlight is to strip the whole headlight down to get them out???? They are not fitted from the back on the standard headlight, they are moulded into the headlight so iv not fitted them which as p'd me off a little. Rang 2xcite and im awaiting a call back. Pretty wrong of them to say you can fit the motors off your old headlight, yes if you destroy your old headlight but as it started raining i wasnt messing around with that! Will see how they go in the dark.
Just out of interest did any of you that fitted these lights need to adust the levels or are they pretty good as they have arrived??

Thats great info re levelling motors. Please let us know what 2xcite say.
Re light adjustment I had mine checked at local garage and they were bang on as fitted.

stu:)
02-02-2011, 03:05 PM
Thats great info re levelling motors. Please let us know what 2xcite say.
Re light adjustment I had mine checked at local garage and they were bang on as fitted.
Thanks for that mate, fingers cossed they are the same. I checked my indicators before and when the drls are on there is a very very faint flash int the drls when the indicator flashes on and off??? Nothing drastic!

Mr-Rob
02-02-2011, 03:10 PM
It's the reason I never bought the Xcite headlights.

I got a set with intergrated motors for less than ones
without.

stu:)
02-02-2011, 03:21 PM
It's the reason I never bought the Xcite headlights.

I got a set with intergrated motors for less than ones
without.
I see your point, they are an easy fit if you had the motors, the wires are there ready to connect in the headlight and all it is is four screws remove a cover screw your motor in and hey presto! I just dont want to destroy my standard headlamps to do it! Should be getting a call from 2excite any time now.

allanmb
02-02-2011, 04:02 PM
Well iv orderd a set of lights from 2xcite, gone for the chrome ones. Will post some pics once installed. Going to pop my philips blue vision ultra bulbs in that iv currently got installed, will see how they look :Blush:

Are they xenon/led?

stu:)
02-02-2011, 05:32 PM
Are they xenon/led?

They come with a standard h7 bulb in, iv stuck philips blue vision ultra's in that i had in my old headlamps, will see how they go. instuctions say you can convert to hid and yes the drls are led. Just arrived home after been out in car, and must say they do look great. Pretty bright led's

audigym
03-02-2011, 09:55 AM
Hi stu i have those lights aswell but i cant remove the cover with the 4 screws your talking about. When i unscrew it and try to lift it off it feels like its attached to spmething from the inside? Did 2excite ring you back ? also why do we need the extra bulb holders that were taped onto one of the units ?

Persuader
03-02-2011, 10:38 AM
Hi stu i have those lights aswell but i cant remove the cover with the 4 screws your talking about. When i unscrew it and try to lift it off it feels like its attached to spmething from the inside? Did 2excite ring you back ? also why do we need the extra bulb holders that were taped onto one of the units ?

"bulb holders" - if you mean the two chrome indicator bulbs taped too one of the units. These are to replace the orange indicator bulbs as already fitted as standard to the headlight units.

audigym
03-02-2011, 11:02 AM
yeah persuader bulb holders they are similar to the holders that are in the unit already im wondering is it so you can convert the highbeam to h7 maybe ? 2 holders and 6 screws in a bag taped the the light. yes i got chrome bulbs aswell

stu:)
03-02-2011, 01:47 PM
Hi stu i have those lights aswell but i cant remove the cover with the 4 screws your talking about. When i unscrew it and try to lift it off it feels like its attached to spmething from the inside? Did 2excite ring you back ? also why do we need the extra bulb holders that were taped onto one of the units ?


Under the black cover is where you would mount your motors, reason you cant get it off is because there is a knob sticking off it that goes into a u shaped holder, this is to imitate the motor been there. The knob is like the bit you would have coming off your motor, it would move in and out to as you moved your motor swtich. It will come off if you undo the 4 screws and twist it as you pull the black cover towards you. My advice leave it where it is if you dont have the motors, pretty fidley to put back on. I took both off thinking id be putting the motors in.
Not heard from 2xcite, will ring them now.

stu:)
03-02-2011, 05:17 PM
Right iv spoke to 2xcite regarding motors. The lady there has been very nice and helpfull, they have supplied a few of these lights to a fitting centre who she spoke to regarding fitting the motors. The guy recons they just un plug from the back but belive me they dont, makes me think it may be the b6 model that may be like that?? She gave me the number of the guy at the fitting centre and i spoke to him. All i can say is im getting the impresion they have been fiiting the lights thinking the motor is already installed. He is going to give me a bell in a few weeks when they have had another in to fit and have a proper look.
The lady at to excite was a little taken back i think, told her there are a few of us awaiting the reply about the motors. She did offer me a fell refund but i told her iv already fitted them. She is getting in touch with the supplier for more info.
So for any of you wanting the motors working youve two options, get a couple of new ones or strip your old lights down to get them out.!

Mr-Rob
03-02-2011, 05:41 PM
Mate,

Send them back and get a refund, they are not as advertised.

After doing that, call Turbo Revs in Eastham, London.

They sell them with fully intergrated motors.

http://turborevs.org.uk/angel-eyes-headlights-projector-lights/audi/audi-a4-b7-led-r8-drl-headlights.html

Persuader
03-02-2011, 05:53 PM
Mate,

Send them back and get a refund, they are not as advertised.

After doing that, call Turbo Revs in Eastham, London.

They sell them with fully intergrated motors.

I looked at the ones from Turbo Revs but dont think the style is anywhere near as nice as the 2xcite ones and also the turborevs ones have the indicator on the inside which I dont like.

I'm happy with my 2xcite ones even if i dont get the height adjustors working, dont think ive ever had to use height adjusters in 20+ years of driving.
Each to their own though, just my 2 pennies worth.

Mr-Rob
03-02-2011, 05:56 PM
Sorry, I was under the impression from reading his posts that he was not happy.:Blush2:

I have HIDS in mine so self leveling is a must !

stevo-dtm
03-02-2011, 06:46 PM
i wouldnt say self leveling is a must mr rob they arent auto leveling so if you arent blinding people then they are manually set by you at a point where you are not disturbing other road users so thats why people are saying they never use the function this doesnt auto adjust unless you adjust it yourself now if you had the auto adjust these constantly monitor the headlights position due to sensor in the front and rear of the car if the car is at an angle i.e going up a hill the lights will auto adjust to the lowest angle as not to dazzle traffic. you will know if you have an auto function if you turn on your lights and the beam can be seen raising and lowering.

stevo-dtm
03-02-2011, 06:52 PM
so guys if they are set to a correct level and height im sure ye wont have a problem with them not having the motors installed and if someone figures out an easy way of getting the motors out of the old lights without making sh*t of them and there is a better way to insatll them im sure someone will post it here

Mr-Rob
03-02-2011, 07:02 PM
Agreed if you have halogen bulbs fitted.

But like I said, I have HIDS and leveling is a must!!

stevo-dtm
03-02-2011, 07:29 PM
passengers arent gonna make a whole load of diffenence anyway and even if you did feel like you wanted to adjust them to compensate for the added weight how to you know that your adjusting it to the correct setting the 0 1 2 3 settings are pre prorgrammed incerments so adjusting them yourself is basically a shot in the dark (excuse the pun) so you might still blind road users even if you moved it 1 position from 0 to 1 thats why this system is not usually incorperated into factory xenon setups but the auto level is because that system has a full range auto up and down movement that keeps the lights 100% in a level position no matter how many passengers or what road surface you are on lights without auto level should and projector hids should always be set at the lowest possible position because hids are intense light that you cant calibrate from behind the wheel and also projectors focus light alot more that regular reflector units so that combined with hids and incorrect setting from the manual control in the car could really be dangerous from another road users perspective my advice is if you have the motors connected please set at lowest setting these are not meant to be used in conjunction with any form of non halogen light setup

Mr-Rob
03-02-2011, 07:39 PM
You have completely lost me with that !!:D

stevo-dtm
03-02-2011, 07:55 PM
haha sorry about that basically if you have them fitted get the beams checked and set on the lowest setting you will still have way more light then your oem halogen set to highest level dont go playing with the height adjusters in the car just because youmight have an extra load to carry. im guessing the lights are manual adjustment at the back of the units so a garage can set the beams correctly ?