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Old 05-14-2006, 11:37 PM
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Default Advice please re headlight bulbs

my car has Halogen bulbs and i want to replace with h1 xenon bulbs 100watt-is this just a straight swap or is it more involved
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There are a couple of ways to go. Most would do a retrofit kit, though it is possible to get all the Audi parts and upgrade.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/89004.phtml">Here's a thread on my install.</a></li></ul>
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What type of lights did you have stock?
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H1 halogens. Pre-facelift non-HID car. Halogens, but a projector housing.
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Default Re: Advice please re headlight bulbs

Try Dan Stern. at www.danielsternlighting.com
He has HIR, halogen infrared. They are the same wattage as the stock bulbs, but produce much more light. No chance of overheating your wiring. I just ordered some for my A6.
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