Many thanks to all with HID headlamp help!

sicherheitsgurt · 09-25-2003, 06:15 PM

Well over a grand later I have my HID headlamp assemblies installed and aimed. Well worth the $$$$. Cutoff seems much sharper than the HID on the Maxima that I had but I guess that's the difference between Audi's ellipsoid projector and Maxima's parabolic/free-form reflector.

TeddyBGame · 09-26-2003, 07:32 AM

..myself, Sarian Varconia (sp) and TraderAlex (using allroad HID housings) are the others.

$1000 is worth the price for the added visibility. You will notice more visibility on the road (specifically on the right hand side of the car). If you drive through wooded streets, this will be a major advantage for you.

See this site more good info. If you check under the OEM HID database, you will see a picture of my Avant "car in mist".

If you have and extra $100 laying around, you might want to pick up a set of extra HID bulbs (Phillips D2S are preferred). They rarely burn out but, if they do, the dealer will charge you $200 each plus labor. You can find them on ebay for $80-$100. Make sure that you buy a matched set with equal "burn time" on each.

Congrats!!

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09-25-2003, 06:15 PM	#1
sicherheitsgurt New Member Account #: 60838 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 63	Many thanks to all with HID headlamp help! Well over a grand later I have my HID headlamp assemblies installed and aimed. Well worth the $$$$. Cutoff seems much sharper than the HID on the Maxima that I had but I guess that's the difference between Audi's ellipsoid projector and Maxima's parabolic/free-form reflector. __________________ Currently: 2002 S6-Atlas Grey-nav, Parktronic, XM, window shades, cushy comfort seats, matching brushed aluminum antenna, rearview camera system Formerly: 2000 A6 2.7t-Casablanca White Dated: 1996 Volkwagen Quantum Syncro-White not otherwise specified Maybe someday I will get a sig pic!

09-26-2003, 07:32 AM	#2
TeddyBGame AudiWorld Super User Account #: 32631 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,784	Congrats Ben! This makes you the 4th from this forum to do this mod.. ..myself, Sarian Varconia (sp) and TraderAlex (using allroad HID housings) are the others. $1000 is worth the price for the added visibility. You will notice more visibility on the road (specifically on the right hand side of the car). If you drive through wooded streets, this will be a major advantage for you. See this site more good info. If you check under the OEM HID database, you will see a picture of my Avant "car in mist". If you have and extra $100 laying around, you might want to pick up a set of extra HID bulbs (Phillips D2S are preferred). They rarely burn out but, if they do, the dealer will charge you $200 each plus labor. You can find them on ebay for $80-$100. Make sure that you buy a matched set with equal "burn time" on each. Congrats!! Automotive Lighting FAQ __________________ TeddyBGame - C5 Avant - "the Beast" (Ha!!) - 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring (Nav, Sirius, Bluetooth, Xenon, TPMS, ParkSense, DVD Changer - basically loaded) - 2003 Vespa ET2 (modified exhaust and carb -- so I can max out at 45MPH) - John Deere Gator (4x2) for the boy As of November 2006: Accessory Add-ons: (Definition: An item that provides a specific function - in a cyclical nature - and can be removed very..very easily.) 1) OEM winter floor mats 2) OEM rubber trunk mat and cargo net 3) VW Touareg cigarette lighter flashlight 4) Thule roof bars with Evolution 1200 roof box Upgrades: (Definition: A [bolt-on/bolt-off] item that enhances the appearance, performance or misc function of your car.) 1) OEM front/rear Euro black Recaro Seats (from a Euro 2003 S6 Avant) http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/618112.phtml 2) OEM HID/Xenon (complete) housings (car never came with the Xenon option from the factory) 3) OEM Euro front/rear (avant) beam-style wiper blades/arms (available via www.vagparts.com) 4) OEM B6 S4 Interior auto-dimming black mirror with compass and on/off button 5) OEM Euro blindspot exterior mirrors 6) OEM S6/4.2 exterior lower door trim 7) OEM S4/S6/S8 aluminum mirror housings 8) OEM Euro rear license plate panel from 2002+ facelift avant (slight MODification to US plate required) 9) ? 10) OEM Euro RNS-E DVD Navigation system with MP3, SAT control and TV input 11) Dietz 1417 A/V input to RNS-E 12) Blaupunkt ME3 DVD/CD/MP3/TV Tuner with aftermarket amplified TV antenna in windshield 13) OEM Sirius tuner (special version to work with RNS-E) 14) OEM Phatnoise Phatbox MP3 player (trunk mounted) with custom interface cable to allow Sirius tuner and Phatbox to work together -- cool!! 15) ? 16) BBS RC 17x8 ET35 with Michelin Pilot Sports (summer tires) 17) 2002+ Rear bumper with valance openings for Magnaflow 3" exhaust tips 18) OEM submarine fin roof antenna for SAT / GPS / Cellphone (GSM) 19) OEM Euro gunmetal black avant roof rails 20) 2002+ Climate control faceplate to match faceplate color of RNS-E 21) Walnut wood trim near hazard button (above RNS-E) to match rest of interior wood scheme 22) OEM Euro Avant door panels with integrated sunshades (imported from Germany to match the black leather in my Euro Recaro interior) 23) OEM Euro blacked out front grille (no chrome perimeter) 24) OEM gunmetal black lower rear hatch strip (specific part# for avant vs. sedan) 25) OEM RS6 gunmetal black interior door latches; no need to add any RS6 badges in my car (Thanks Nelson!!!) 26) OEM Euro four spoke walnut wood and black leather (special order via Audi GmbH) multi-function wheel with tip buttons and OEM phone (BT) control 27) Upgraded "618" MF/Tip control module Coming soon: - rear mounted removable 7" LCD panel MODifications: (Definition: Any permenant change to a part or component of your car that you cannot reverse) 1) Tray under armrest to add aux. cigarette lighter 2) OEM avant CD changer bracket MODified (to fit two large CD changers etc) - now I just use it for Phatbox, OEM SAT tuner and OEM BT module. 3) Exhaust tips MODified to add Magna Flow (#35163) 3" dual walled tip 4) Factory wiring behind Sym I to simplify installation/removal of RNS-E 5) MODified glovebox to support fitment of Blaupunkt ME3 (a biatch to install!!) 6) MODified headlight switch bezel for fitment of GALA switch for "video-in-motion" for playing Blaupunkt ME3 through RNSE 7) MODified stock exhaust and had magnaflow 3" tips welded on (see above) 8) MODified rear Euro license plate surround to house 2nd rear foglight (2001 model only came with one from the factory); US license plate needed to be MODified a bit to fit inside the narrow Euro opening. RNS-E for C5 A6/S6/allroad/RS6 - your quest starts here - (regularly updated) <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/607331.phtml">OEM submarine fin installed on

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