B5 Headlight upgrade

[karachi_kops]

Hi Paul

Your lights do look cool and very bright!

Ive changed my A4 headlamp to Angel Eyes. I believe they use the H7 bulbs and give the Xenon look but arent xenon, if you know what i mean.
Im after some replacement bulbs but ive noticed that main beam isnt really that bright, can i get brighter H7 Bulbs?

Sorry if i sound dumb ...

[Derek Audi 1.8T]

Hi again, thanks for posting up the pics. Looks smart , I will go about getting a kit, should be good.

[paul b]

Hi Paul

Your lights do look cool and very bright!

Ive changed my A4 headlamp to Angel Eyes. I believe they use the H7 bulbs and give the Xenon look but arent xenon, if you know what i mean.
Im after some replacement bulbs but ive noticed that main beam isnt really that bright, can i get brighter H7 Bulbs?

Sorry if i sound dumb ...

Exactly the same for me. Soon I will fit a HID kit though. Have you tried some of the uprated Osram stuff? They might be worth a try. If they are still not bright enough then a HID kit is probably the only way to go. Main beam is pretty naff though, but all A6s are like that, even the stock halogens.
Paul

[Derek Audi 1.8T]

I have now ordered a 50W 6K HID Kit and some M-Tec sidelights to match. Cheers for the contacts Rick, I even got 10% Discount.

[mrjolly]

hi, i bought a cheep hid kit from china £55 for h4 (hi-lo) bulbs. best mod ive ever done to a car. the install will look as good as the installer. you cant tell ive fitted mine. i went for 6k . it does give a cool tinge of blue, you dont notice it when driving but you can deffo see it in reflections etc.
ive had mine for about 6 months with no problems so go for it mate!!

[Derek Audi 1.8T]

aye I will get them installed early next week, Should be good

[Derek Audi 1.8T]

My HID Kit arrived today Looks very well made and appears to be very simple to fit, I also got my sidelight upgrades. I will fit at weekend and try and get some before and after pics.

The kit came with a bulb alarm canceller to stop dash warnings, very hand tool I think.

[karachi_kops]

im still kinda wondering how HIDs work but im sure one i see the before and after images i will realise how lol

just wondering if these only work on factory fitted headlights or will they also work on angel eyes ??

[ini]

They work well with any low beam 'projector' enclosure.

They are not suited for a 'single element bulb' low beam 'reflector' application, as they are too dazzling (you can see the bulb).

Ideal for high beam reflectors though.

[audimad]

AS long as you have a projector syle housung then go for it. Normal style lights do not work properly with HIDs and dazzle.

I wired my HID ballasts into the light and mounted them in the OE space under the unit itself so i now have a self contained HID light/ballast assembly.Also means the wiring hole is on the underside sealed up,and the headlight looks EOM from under the bonnet, no extra wiring and such