Psuedo Xenon/Plasma/otherwise high-tech headlights

[The Quattro King]

I relayed the lights and upgraded to 90/130 9006 bulbs (you have to cut a
new groove in the base of the bulb or better yet file away a tang in the
lens housing).  Made a big difference.  Not up to euro specs but did make a
big difference.

HTH, 

Shayne P.



1972 MB 280 SEL
1984 4ksq
1991 v8q5
1991 200q Sedan
1992 S4

Parting:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5

> From: "M. A. Luong" <maluong at mindspring.com>
> Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2001 13:49:06 -0500
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Psuedo Xenon/Plasma/otherwise high-tech headlights
> 
> Greetings,
> 
> I recently purchased an '88 5KCSTQ and the headlights are not very bright
> nor do they throw much light down the road (Although it is a lot better
> than the 84 4KQ I had a few years ago...)
> 
> I would love to get brighter lights but don't want to undertake what seems
> like the daunting task of rewiring the harness for a genuine HID upgrade.
> 
> I have seen ads on eBay for those "super bright" lights that claim not to
> fry your stock wiring harness.  Anyone have any luck with these types of
> lights?
> 
> Plan B:  I was at PepBoys the other day and saw a new Sylvania 9004 bulb
> that claimed to be "50% brighter" and the bulb itself had a bluish tint to
> it, although I didn't look at it long enough to determine if it had any
> exotic gasses in it.  Any word on this product?
> 
> Any recommendations and/or warnings greatly appreciated!
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Minh
> 
> ----------------------------
> Minh A. Luong
> Cambridge, MA and New Haven, CT (USA)
> 88 5KCSTQ
> 90 MBZ 300E
> 98 Honda CR-V
> 84 4KQ (RIP)
> 
>