Sylvania 9004 ST in Audi 200?

[tihol_tiholov at sd27.bc.ca]

>... I have heard good things about "converting" your stock 9004
>headlights to 9007. My understanding is that the only thing you have to
>do is ben a metal tab out of the way

I filed the bulbs instead to fit onto those tabs.  Even made 2 spares.

>and use the appropriate connector on your harness.

Two wires have to be swapped also, which is a pain in the fingers and
requires a tough needle, patience and good luck not break the sockets.

>9007 bulbs have a vastly superior low beam patter, high is about the
>same, but they still won't be as good as E-codes.

I'd call 9007 somewhat less bad than 9004 even in the Xenon charged Wagner
bulbs.

>But for the person looking for better lighting on a budget, it's something
>to consider.

True enough.

Greetings,
Tihol