Anyone using H3 HID's in their fog lamps? (running lamps) whatever you call them? If so, which
08-13-2008, 03:18 PM
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Anyone using H3 HID's in their fog lamps? (running lamps) whatever you call them? If so, which
HID kit are you using? How do you have them set up etc?
Photos would be great as well! (Again) these are for the fog lamps in the TT housing...
Photos would be great as well! (Again) these are for the fog lamps in the TT housing...
08-13-2008, 04:19 PM
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you mean no 2 in the pic?
if so, yes. H3 PIAA H.I.D. from TT Stuff. 55w model number H-108...I use them as running lights. 2003 225qm TT BEA engine....
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/8309/headlight.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/8309/headlight.jpg">
08-13-2008, 04:23 PM
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Good evening - yes... but I want to swap out with HID's.. which is why I wanted to know if anyone
had done the conversion. I know PIAA calls them H.I.D Lights heh... but I meant the ones with the ballasts. Sorry for the confusion there...
I saw the P.I.A.A's on someone else's TT - and they looked ok. However the HID conversion is what I am after...
(HID Conversion meaning the H3 light with the ignitor/ballast attatched)
Trying to find out which kit they used etc....
Thanks for the reply
I saw the P.I.A.A's on someone else's TT - and they looked ok. However the HID conversion is what I am after...
(HID Conversion meaning the H3 light with the ignitor/ballast attatched)
Trying to find out which kit they used etc....
Thanks for the reply
08-13-2008, 05:39 PM
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My TT came with all halogens standard, even low-beams.
I purchased a kit to replace the low-beams from eBay, company called "VVME". The kit has been working great and it's almost been a year. Many people on Audiworld over in the A4 section seem to use them as well with success. I'd recommend them. The kits are cheap too.
08-13-2008, 05:43 PM
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I just purchase a kit - ugh! :( USed buy it now, so I can't go back!
Wish I would have read your post the prices are bad ***!
My mainlights still need to be replaced, so looks like I may try them.
Have any photos?
My mainlights still need to be replaced, so looks like I may try them.
Have any photos?
08-13-2008, 07:14 PM
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Yes sir! I just ordered them.. Now I just need to find someone in Central FLA
Or close by that knows how to install the suckers! The fog light mod would be nice too.. where they came on with the parking lights vs with the headlights...
The fog light mod would be nice too.. where they came on with the parking lights vs with the headlights...
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08-13-2008, 07:33 PM
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the lens and optics will be your issue, not the bulbs>>>>
the audi assembly for the TT is uses very poor technology IMO, as compared to the other products they sell....
More than likely you will not see HUGE benefits..
You will need to seperate the wiring at the bulb and it will need to go to the ballast...more than likely you will need another 12v source to develop a charge for the added balast....from there, you will need to mount the bulb (depending on type) in the current assembly (which may or may not handle the wattage/heat) or you would need a new assembly...If it is true H3, it should plug in...
The last piece i would be concerned about is the additional load on the headlight switch...so depending on how many amps the ballast draws, may be more or LESS of a load on the switch....
Personally, i am about to replace my 35 watt ballasts and bulbs with 50 watters...all the ratings are at OR lower OEM as it is a Digital solution..
I will find out soon how they work...
More than likely you will not see HUGE benefits..
You will need to seperate the wiring at the bulb and it will need to go to the ballast...more than likely you will need another 12v source to develop a charge for the added balast....from there, you will need to mount the bulb (depending on type) in the current assembly (which may or may not handle the wattage/heat) or you would need a new assembly...If it is true H3, it should plug in...
The last piece i would be concerned about is the additional load on the headlight switch...so depending on how many amps the ballast draws, may be more or LESS of a load on the switch....
Personally, i am about to replace my 35 watt ballasts and bulbs with 50 watters...all the ratings are at OR lower OEM as it is a Digital solution..
I will find out soon how they work...
08-13-2008, 07:57 PM
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I was concerned about the optics... as well... but I figured it was actually a better build
In the fact that in that small little lens area, it generated a nice bit of light with the halogen alternative.
On the heat aspect - all post's I have looked at and read showed the bulb generated less heat than the halogen alternative.
I did look at the headlight in photos and noticed the gray cover. Figured mounting the h3 bulb into the socket, putting the clamp on it and running the two spade connectors through a little self made hole on the plastic into the ballast.
The ballast pulls less of a load constant:
High voltage converter and ignitor
Operational input voltage 8?32 VDC
Maximum input current 8 A
Minimum voltage loaded (lamp on) 60 V
Maximum voltage loaded (lamp on) 120 V
however I do NOT know where I will pull the power from. :/
We shall see
On the heat aspect - all post's I have looked at and read showed the bulb generated less heat than the halogen alternative.
I did look at the headlight in photos and noticed the gray cover. Figured mounting the h3 bulb into the socket, putting the clamp on it and running the two spade connectors through a little self made hole on the plastic into the ballast.
The ballast pulls less of a load constant:
High voltage converter and ignitor
Operational input voltage 8?32 VDC
Maximum input current 8 A
Minimum voltage loaded (lamp on) 60 V
Maximum voltage loaded (lamp on) 120 V
however I do NOT know where I will pull the power from. :/
We shall see