[s-cars] Euro Lights?

Wed Feb 15 20:50:28 EST 2006

Thanks Mark, do let me know of any group buy.

Brian

----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Strangways <strangconst at rogers.com>
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 8:38 pm
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Euro Lights?

> Man those clips pop off epoxy and all.
> I doesn't take much..
> 
> As far as euro lens, had them for years. Ready for another set.
> Maybe if there is interest, we can do a GB on it.
> 
> Mark
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred Munro" <munrof at sympatico.ca>
> To: "Brian Armstead" <barmstea at IBB.GOV>; <djdawson2 at aol.com>
> Cc: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 8:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Euro Lights?
> 
> 
> > Brian;
> >
> > You can't buy the DOT glass lens separately; you have to replace the
> > entire
> > light assembly if you want to stick with the officially 
> sanctified DOT
> > lights.
> >
> > The Euro glass lens is available as a separate piece. You can 
> install the
> > Euro lens on the DOT housing once you remove the epoxy holding 
> the lens
> > clips in place on the DOT light.
> >
> > Fred Munro
> > '94 S4
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> > [s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Brian Armstead
> > Sent: February 15, 2006 1:09 PM
> > To: djdawson2 at aol.com
> > Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
> > Subject: Re: [s-cars] Euro Lights?
> >
> >
> > 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-C
> > ORNERS_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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