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climbachia
08-04-2015, 10:22 PM
Hi all

ive just bought a 2009 a6 c6 4f 2.0TDIe and have seen these headlights on eBay for an upgrade:

Audi A6 2009-2011 RH Headlamp, Xenon, With LED | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161641923648)

will these fit as the shape looks the same, but seller says 2009-2011 models?

pls help

Chet.

M1tchy
08-04-2015, 10:42 PM
What are you upgrading from? Standard halogen lights?

If so upgrade the bulbs on your car and leave the xenon alone as you also need self levelling suspension and headlight washer - and you just blind other road users.

Toni Hughes
09-04-2015, 01:28 AM
You know that's just one headlight, not a pair, right?

Also, surely it would fail an MOT as no auto leveler/washer?

Guest 2
09-04-2015, 07:10 AM
No clue either if they're adaptive/non adaptive or come with ballast or bulbs. Advert doesn't give me much confidence in the product either tbh.

climbachia
09-04-2015, 09:05 AM
thanks everyone, I do have just standard halogens at the moment, but both headlamps brackets broken due to front light collision.

need to replace them - any ones inparticular to buy for and whats the best xenon look H7 bulbs around pls?

Chet.

EssexGonzo
09-04-2015, 09:28 AM
Take your pick......Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited, Philips Vision Plus Extreme etc..... Avoid the "xenon look" or "extreme white" or even the "Max Power Blue - as well as looking chavvy, they have a coating on the bulb to achieve the cosmetic colour which reduces light output.

I put the Osrams in my wife's car last year and the difference was remarkable.

Much has been written on the wider forum about bulb upgrades so try a search.

Just make sure you get some genuine ones from a reputable supplier as fakes do exist.

Toni Hughes
09-04-2015, 11:17 AM
If the brackets are broken, you can replace them with a repair kit. Link below (not sure if the price is any good, might be worth checking the price at dealership).

Audi A6 headlight repair kit - bracket - mount - clips right side 9691 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A6-headlight-repair-kit-bracket-mount-clips-right-side-9691-/141569384874?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20f63161aa)

taggart
25-10-2015, 07:22 PM
Hi

I have an Audi Allroad 2004 model with Halogen head lights with the washer function built into the bumper. is it possible to fit xenon headlights from a donor car, if so would it be easy to wire up or would I require an auto electrician.

thanks for your help:biglaugh: