Xenon headlights

[Ameer Antar]

actually xenon lights are more efficient than halogens. Think of them as 
fluorescent bulbs, the xenon's even have their own ballasts. Most xenon 
lights are 35w or less. There are retrofit kits for all kinds of setups and 
even xenon fog-lights which I've only seen in 35w form. So you don't need 
new wiring. It's an expensive item and some conversions lack high-beams. I 
live in CT and that would be impossible to give up. Actually, for a 
4-headlight system like mine, a conversion would work perfectly since I 
could still keep my halogen high-beams. But I have many other things to 
spend money on, like an engine!

-ameer
'84 5kT 190k



At 12:43 PM 9/13/00, you wrote:
>Bob Trevithick wrote:
>
> > This is an option I had kind of wanted on our new A4, but we picked a car
> > from the lot and I didn't get this one.  Anyone know if these lights can be
> > fitted after the fact?  Can the dealer do it?  Any price estimate?  Oh, and
> > more importantly, are these lights worth it?
>
>Yes, yes, and about what you would've paid otherwise: probably close to
>$500. You can probably do it yourself cheaper, but bear in mind that it's as
>much fun (or hassle, YMMV) as putting Euro lights on a car. You definitely
>need heavier duty wiring, etc. You may want to check with your local dealer
>about whether they would warranty their install, because my A6's headlights
>are under warranty (if the Xenons blow, they get replaced free, which is
>great, because they ain't cheap!).
>
>So seriously worth it that I'd pay the money in a heartbeat. Ask to drive
>one of the lot cars w/ Xenon at night if your local dealer is open that
>late, and you'll know it.
>
>Best regards,
>Brad
>
>2000 A6 2.7 biturbo quattro
>http://www.quality.nu/bradw/audi/
>
>
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