Albert

Is it simply by changing the bulbs? What's this about replace the entire housing/lens with a "Euro-spec" unit? Sorry about the reset, but I just want to find the easiest way. Thanks a lot!

DwayneC

Brigther isn't necessarily your biggest problem, the A4 has a terrible dispersion pattern. I would guess (in order):<p>1. Euro-headlights (better light dispersion)<br>2. Add headlight relays with dedicated wire runs to the headlights to get a higher voltage at the bulbs(if the A4 doesn't have it already - most VW/Audi's don't)<br>3. Higher output bulbs<p>Dwayne<br>94 S4

Albert

thanks Dwayne.

Phil S

These plastic housings get to hot and heat from higher wattage bulbs burn themselfs out.

Joe C.

Not to mention the extra load on the electrical system which may cause other problems.

Albert

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GregW

I was seriously unhappy with my A4's light output until I adjusted the headlights up a notch. Now I'm pleased - and I've not yet been brighted, and based on observing light patterns in other cars (wife's New Beetle, most notably - this beast has nice lights), I won't be. The factory setting is too low.<p>--Greg<p><br>

Ray Calvo

The headlite height adjustment is simple and free. If you need better lights beyond that, as others noted you should get the Euro lights (I beleive Bosch is preferred over Valeo, because then you keep your fog lites). Stay with the stock US headlight unit and you are stuck with the US beam patttern, which is the problem. I do not believe all this hype about these new "blue" bulbs putting out significantly more or better light on the same amperage rating bulb as standard halogen bulbs.<br>

Rudi

I just installed PIAA superwhite H7 purchased from a company in Vancouver. They are definitely whiter but they don't seem a whole lot brighter to me. That said I haven't driven with them on a truely dark road yet -- just around the city. I may trying aiming the lamps a bit higher next. <p>I may put in a euro lamp assembly with higher wattage (relays and the whole bit) later on but not so early in my warrenty (only 1800 miles on the car!).

Albert

So now it seems that if adjusting the lights to shine higher doesn't cut it, then I would have to get the Euro light, relay, and bulb...Does anyone know how much all of this costs? The problem I have with this is that it doesn't make my car look or perform better. It's a safety thing, which Audi should be worried about...Oh well, nobody's perfect. I still love this car. Thanks to everyone who helped out. Happy New Year to you all.<p>Albert