I can see with 5k in-bumper driving lights!

[John Karasaki <johkar@teleport.com>]

With all this talk about the bad US 5kt/200 headlights, I'll share what I
did to improve my night vision.  I installed a pair of Pilot PL-1055C
driving lights.  "Big deal," you say.  "Everyone is installing driving
lights to get around the problem."

The neat thing about the Pilot PL-1055C's though, is that they fit very
nicely in the bumper of the 5k/100/200/tqc/ etc., etc. cars that have the
amber turn signals in the front bumper.  So nicely in fact, that they look
stock.  Installation is very straight forward.  You have to remove the
bumper and drill one hole per light.  You also have to make your own wiring
harness as the one they provide is too short and doesn't use a relay.

I moved the turn signals to the amber side lights (the ones next to the
headlights).  The lamp wattage is not exactly right, so the signals brink a
little fast...no big deal as I will correct this when I install the euro
lights from a Audi 100 (they have the big amber side markers).

Total cost is <$50 too!  If you can't find them in a autoparts store near
you, let me know.  I finally feel safe again driving in the forest to my
house at night!

BTW, I'm glad the European lights I ordered have taken so long to arrive...
I never would have done this upgrade.
Regards,


John Karasaki

Audi Quattro Fanatic