[s-cars] Euro Lights?

[Brian Armstead]

Gents,

I've got a broken lens on my stock lights.  Should I upgrade to a Euro
replacement glass, or stick with DOT.  Europrice sells a pair of Euro
lenses for just over $100.

Thanks,

Brian

djdawson2 at aol.com wrote:
> 
> Seriously... even if they were the correct lights (and they're not), IMO you would be wasting your effort.  I have Euros, and run 100W bulbs in all 3 positions, and they are fully relayed.  It simply isn't a big improvement.  I would strongly suggest that you simply take your stock setup, and convert to the HIDs for your low beams.  This is a much better bang for the buck... and apparently doesn't make your autocheck system unhappy, and can be done with stock wiring.  Jerry Scott did a nice clean install with stock wiring.  From what I understand, the autocheck is fine, and the only change required were larger fuses to handle the increased initial current draw.
> 
> Keep in mind that the Euro lights only offer 2 "benefits."  1 - they allow you to use higher wattage bulbs.  2 - they use a different glass lens.  Number 1 offers minimal change (at least in my car), and number 2 can be installed on your US housings.
> 
> Dave
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Dahm <tim.dahm at gmail.com>
> To: S-Cars <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 09:50:52 -0600
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Euro Lights?
> 
> They are most likely the "depo" brand.  Have a set on the coupe and they
> were a low cost upgrade over
> the sandblasted original lights.  OEM quality they are not.
> 
> Tim
> 93/94 S4s
> 91cq
> 
> On 2/15/06, chris chambers <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > Peter,
> >
> > The lights are aftermarket lights, not OEM Audi lights, describes them
> > as "European Specification", not European lights.
> >
> > Notice they have cleverly stated "Excellent OEM Quality with Perfect
> > Fit and Finish". They stated that to make people believe they are Audi
> > lights, and they aren't.
> >
> > These lights are  made in korea or china and just look like the euro
> > ones. They won't have the euro lenses, Audi quality etc.
> >
> > The seller has a TON of auctions, all for lights. In fact he has
> > this auction for more Audi "euro" lights:
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDI-100-C4-S4-91-94-EUROPEAN-H4-HEADLIGHTS-CORNERS_W0QQitemZ8037657528QQcategoryZ33710QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> >
> >
> > I'd avoid them....
> > Chris
> >
> > --- Peter Dowker <pdowker at mac.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Folks
> > >
> > > Can anyone tell me if these are the real mcoy? Seems like a mighty
> > > good buy for my old tired eyes if they are?
> > >
> > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
> > > ViewItem&item=8038994448&fromMakeTrack=true
> > >
> > > I have contacted the ebay seller and they either don't understand my
> > >
> > > request for a part number, or aren't interested in answering.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Peter Dowker
> > > 1993 S4  - looking for Euro Lights...
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