[s-cars] New Guy Q's

[Tom Green]

I recommend you take a look at VVME HID kits before you jump on a kit  
that costs twice as much.  There are many other owners using this  
system with good success.  They are plug and play except for the  
requirement to cut a hole in the access panel for a grommet for the  
ballast wires.  Since they are a low beam bulb, I don't see the need  
for the higher wattage 55W ballasts.  But, this is a subjective thing,  
and many others like the higher wattage.  There is a quantum leap in  
the lights using either ballast.    The HID bulb is not suited for use  
in the high beam reflector, but the halogen high beam lights are very  
good.  The HIR bulb recommended earlier will give some improvement  
there without the need to re-engineer the entire headlight assembly.

http://www.vvme.com/hid-conversion-kits

You can also find the VVME kits for sale on ebay for a few dollars  
less.  You should consider that the warranty for any of these kits can  
be worth little if you have to return the defective part to China at  
your expense.  The replacement parts are inexpensive causing some to  
question whether they are the real deal (they are), but the hang up is  
they are not shipped free like the kit is so the price escalates  
quickly.  I believe the best course is to order a spare kit for the  
rare failure that can occur giving you immediate access to the  
replacement part at a price less than you could order new.  You must  
realize that the parts and connectors are unique to most kits so you  
can't substitute another brand
part.

If you suffer from dim headlights, there is probably some fault in  
your lights, since these lights in the S6 (or identical A6 headlight)  
are good systems unlike the earlier 5K and 100/200 Audi vehicles.  You  
will want to read the FAQ on the UrS4/UrS6/S2/RS2 forum on www.quattroworld.com 
  for advice on installation and clean-up of the interior of the  
headlight.  If the lenses are sandblasted and pitted and no longer the  
crystal clear glass of the new unit, you should order replacement euro  
glass from ECStuning.com.

Tom '95 S6
          '95.5 S6 avant
Knoxville, TN

On Friday December 23, 2011, at 1:41 PM,Jay M <jaybird002 at msn.com>   
wrote:
>
> Perfect timing as I am ready to do an HID conversion on the S6's.  
> Tony,
>
> exactly what kit did you purchase from the company in the link  
> below? 35W or 50W? Thanks!
>
>
>
> --Forwarded Message Attachment--
> From: tony.curran at sympatico.ca
> To: Dan at Pierson.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:53:12 -0500
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] New Guy Q's
>
>
>
> Dan,
>
> For the low beams keep the S6 housing. Replace the glass with Euro  
> lenses
> and add a HID kit. Euro lenses available from 034 Motorsport or ES  
> maybe. I
> got my HID kit from this online source...
>
> http://www.xenonexpert.com/ddm_kit.html
>
> There was no need to defeat the bulb out sensors.
>
> Tony
> 96 S6
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Dan
> Sent: December-20-11 11:38 PM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] New Guy Q's
>
> Hi guys, Dan P from Cleveland checking in.  I've been lurking and have
> learned a lot from you guys. It is time for me to introduce myself  
> and throw
> a couple of questions out there. My car is a 1995.5 S6 Avant, Wht/ 
> blk, 148k,
> chipped and some rough body spots, but all there and a TON of fun to  
> drive.
> I've got new Dunlop snows on it, ready to rock. I learned to drive  
> in a
> 100LS, been thru a few foxs', 5000s, coupe's etc, but had the most  
> fun in
> one of our Neckarsulm sisters, my 89 944 Turbo track car.  A few  
> years back
> I parted out a 95 S6 sedan, blk/blk, (rear hit) and decided I wanted  
> a wagon
> version.  It is impossible to find a 6 passenger 5 speed car  
> nowadays that
> fits a tall guy. Man, I love these heated Recaros!  I steer clear of  
> Audi
> automatics, so these S cars are a real treasure.  The questions-
>
>
>
> What is the best fix for these dim (xenon?) low beams? I have  
> housings from
> an A6 I can swap out, is that better? How much wire splicing is  
> involved?
> Anybody want the take offs?
>
>
>
> Any clue why my car locks when I pop the trunk/hatch? I did put a  
> new hatch
> on (rust) but I am certain I got all the wires right, except the two  
> grounds
> (brown) are indistinguishable. My pal with S6 history said one of  
> his did
> that too.  Hmmm..  I've got an aftermarket Clifford alarm system (I  
> told my
> kids it was a big red dog sensor) maybe it is to blame.
>
>
>
> I've got a drivable 94 100CS avant I picked up for parts (needs  
> trans) but
> it is too nice to scrap. I can't get the radio to come out of safe  
> mode.
> I've followed the instructions about pushing buttons simultaneously,  
> and
> holding them, but I must be off because nothing happens. Any tips?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance, I'm sure there will be more.
>
>
>
> Dan P
>
> Avon, OH
>