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Old 07-07-2008, 12:24 PM
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Hi, I just got mya4 and I wanted to upgrade the halogen lights to HID.Does anyone have any info that could help me out? Does anyone reccomend a kit? Also, any installation instructions or pictures that you may have would be great. thanks. (I have an 05' a4)
 
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Old 07-07-2008, 02:37 PM
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I strongly suggest you buy HID housings (US or E-codes). If you must keep your halogen housings, just buy a kit and the install is simple. If you were in Jersey, I'd help you out.
 
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Old 07-07-2008, 06:20 PM
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I bought mine from vvme.com they also got instructions out there.
 
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Old 07-07-2008, 07:44 PM
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yea my brothers friend just put mine in recently..i know for sure u have o take out ur headlight cuz theres no room to just put the bulb in without taking them out..u dont have to take the bumper off...the 2 screws for the headlight are right on top and the other 2 are hidden behind the light
 
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Old 07-08-2008, 11:46 AM
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ORIGINAL: akaEsCo01

I strongly suggest you buy HID housings (US or E-codes). If you must keep your halogen housings, just buy a kit and the install is simple. If you were in Jersey, I'd help you out.
Why do you suggest upgrading the housings? I have an 03' with vvme HID's and they work fine. If you have an 05 - I'm sure a kit will look great; I wouldn't suggest buying new housings.
 
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Old 07-08-2008, 10:39 PM
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did you guys buy the single beam or bi-xenon from vvme? Thanks
Also, what is the difference between the two?
 
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Old 07-08-2008, 10:51 PM
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I got single. I dont think u gonna be able to run bixenon unless u got bixenon headlights.
 
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Old 07-08-2008, 11:12 PM
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I was checking out their website(vvme) and I was wondering... What do I do with the ballast? i understand that everything is plug and play but, do I have to mount the ballast somewhere? Is there a place for it in the headlight or do I have make something to mount it. What did you guys do? Thanks
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 09:33 AM
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I was thinking about getting the VVME kit for my fogs.Do you think I'll have moisture issues with them being obviously much lower to the ground than the headlights?
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 10:01 AM
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The process is pretty self explanatory. You will need to drill a hole through the headlight housing case to fit the HID wiring through, other than that you're set.

As far as the ballast mounting, I used zip ties. They've worked extremely well - all you need to do is find a good place to mount them. It's not difficult, you can figure it out once you're in the process.

I'm fairly certain someone uploaded some pics of this process. I'll take a look around and see if I can find it.

 


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