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[R.I.]

I've used 
http://ddmtuning.com/Product-Categories/HID-Kits-Lighting/HID-Kits 
There Chinese also, but actually have a storefront in CA. 

There warranted my bad ballast also. 

Chewy 
95s6

>Message: 1
>Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:14:43 -0500
>From: Tom Green <trgreen at comcast.net>
>To: s-car list <s-car-list at audifans.com>, Jay M <jaybird002 at msn.com>,
>	Dan at Pierson.com
>Subject: Re: [s-cars] New Guy Q's
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>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
>>
>
>
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