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Old Jul 7, 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)
 
Old Jul 7, 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.
 
Old Jul 7, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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I bought mine from vvme.com they also got instructions out there.
 
Old Jul 7, 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
 
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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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.
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.
 
Old Jul 8, 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?
 
Old Jul 8, 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.
 
Old Jul 8, 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
 
Old Jul 9, 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?
 
Old Jul 9, 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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