Clear Euro Bi-xenon Question
06-18-2008, 07:57 PM
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Clear Euro Bi-xenon Question
Will the euro bi-xenon version of the headlights (the aftermarket ones for $1000) fit on an A5 that DOES NOT have the factory bi-xenon option?
Im thinking of getting an A5 without premium, thus no xenon headlights and then purchase this aftermarket unit.
Im thinking of getting an A5 without premium, thus no xenon headlights and then purchase this aftermarket unit.
06-18-2008, 11:21 PM
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Has Anyone Tried Removing the Amber Lense in the US Headlamps?
I have done this on my trucks before, but never on an Audi. Can the headlamps be taken apart, amber removed or tinted and then glued back together?
06-19-2008, 07:34 AM
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"Can't. Period" is not the kind of answer Im looking for. If you have tried it and it didnt work, id like your input as to why it didnt work. If you have never tried it and you are assuming it doesnt work, well Im looking for first hand knowledge.
You mean nobody has tried cutting open a pair of headlights from a $50k car then? If these headlights are made like other headlights, all you do is cut the glue holding them together, remove or paint the amber and then glue back together. Sure it takes some *****, but if your gonna pay $1000 for new ones anyway, why not give it a try on the old ones??
You mean nobody has tried cutting open a pair of headlights from a $50k car then? If these headlights are made like other headlights, all you do is cut the glue holding them together, remove or paint the amber and then glue back together. Sure it takes some *****, but if your gonna pay $1000 for new ones anyway, why not give it a try on the old ones??
06-19-2008, 07:36 AM
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Nope. Tried, and the backing of the amber reflector is too integrated...
...with the other structure of the internals, not to mention how difficult it is to remove the internals to get at it.
Also, the adhesive used is MUCH stronger than those used in the past, and cannot be heated to loosen. The plastic will melt before the glue gives way.
Also, the adhesive used is MUCH stronger than those used in the past, and cannot be heated to loosen. The plastic will melt before the glue gives way.
06-19-2008, 09:15 AM
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It doesnt work, they use a new glue on these, that does not seperate.
Chop up your headlights as much as you want. I acquired a beat up head light and messed with it as much as possible, the only way you are getting to the amber is to break the front glass.
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