[s-cars] Time to revisit headlights?

[LL - NY]

I'm not sure why you think the UrS projector headlamps are at all
bad. Are they (and the VERY delicate reflectors) clean? Are the
lenses pitted? I'd look at fixing those things first. The stock 9006
lows are only okay, but since I fitted 9012's (and 9011 high) they're
actually notably better than my 200Q's Euro's, and notably better
than my really very decent Euro's on my A2 GTi (7" round). Even
better yet, you CAN put 9011's in the low beam position, no more
effort than 9012's. The biggest issue I have is the cut-off is so sharp,
that properly aimed all I see is deer legs, no scatter up to the body.
So, I'm simply looking to aim them up a bit, but not flare other
drivers. Only problem is there's so few "other" drivers here it takes
a long time to find out where that level is!
 So, FWIW, I'd go back over the condition of your lights and wiring.
The basic optical stuff is decent, just not sure if the condition is up
to snuff.
 LL - NY

 On 10/7/05, Bill Mahoney <wmahoney at disk.com> wrote:
>
> Hey Tom,
> Headache maker I am. Just ask my wife;)
> The etiology of this question is that for some time now I have tried to
> figure out ways to improve the dismal urS headlights. More than one
> passenger has asked if the dang things are indeed on. I have always
> believed that the cool white xenons would be the way to go but years back
> they were very, very pricey.
> Now however since the prices seem within reach, I need to get edumacated
> about these and I confess that I only venture into the urS archives when
> in
> desperation, have an hour to spare and a shot of jack nearby.
> I've seen the lltek system and am sure they work pretty swell, but US$488
> (IIRC) still seems too high a price. I would sure like to see something
> for
> $200 to $300 range and be the latest technology (D2S w/Hella gen4?)
> Based on what I have heard so far, it looks like a TT retrofit may be the
> way to go.
> That said; is running them via a relay the preferred professional way to
> install these and would there be any other special wiring required?
> Somewhere down the line when I run out of mods I'll get to the HID high
> beam
> issue, but maybe the halogens mit euro glass will be fine.
> Thanks to all for the input.
> Bill Headachemaker
>
>
>
> Bill, wheare would this list be without you ? You've given me a
> Headache tossing so much stuff out rapid-fire.
>
> You saw the link to the URS-4 archives, didn't you ? There's a
> lengthy section on headlights there written by several authors over a few
> years time. You need to digest all that for cleaning the DOT lamps.
>
> For perspective, you can buy new DOT headlights from Shokan's ebay
> store for $245 each.
>
> Be careful with the headlights and especially the tender reflector or
> you will be needing them.
>
> I see someone sent you the Llitek web link. That could be a good
> choice for using your OEM setup with a cleaning and new glass. Lots of
> listers have successfully used this mod.
> The downside is having to use the bulbs with remanufactured bases,
> i.e., D2S with a 9006 base. A replacement might take a few days to obtain.
> These bulbs run cooler than halogen. They will not fry the reflector like
> a
> 100W euro bulb.
>
> I know a A6 zenon or bi-zenon projector will fit right in with the
> assurance it was engineered for the zenon and you use stock bulbs. The bi
> projector simply uses a solenoid activated by the high beam switch to
> remove
> the cutoff shield, so it's not really complicated. Chances are
> the TT or A4 projector could replace the stock S6 projector with
> little trouble. Then, all you have to do is figure out the wiring, and
> decide if relays are required. Practically, though, high beam halogens are
> pretty good when you can use them.
>
> Complicated is obtaining and wiring up the motorized euro adjuster.
> I don't think auto-adjuster is in the picture. Neither is a necessity
> unless you change the level of the vehicle, i.e., heavy
> loads in the back of the avant.
>
> I say Light 'em up. None of the proposed is very far out or difficult.
>
>
>
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