Retrofit Bi Xenon and Blacked out Headlight

[JABOWSI]

Hi All,

Just upgrading my B7 headlights from Halogen to Bi Xenon using this kit.. http://www.retrofitlab.com/xenon-projectors-1/mini-h1-bi-xenon-projectors-60-1.html
Highly recommend RetrofitLab, best service and support you can get!
while I have the lights open I am also removing the Orange turn signal cover and spraying the chrome with matt black.
Here are some pics with one done and one not for comparison.

http://synel.serveftp.net/photobucket/bxbefore.jpg
http://synel.serveftp.net/photobucket/bxafter.jpg
http://synel.serveftp.net/photobucket/bxcompare.jpg

[AKO]

Came out great! I need to clear corner mine already

[eyesolution]

Came out great! I need to clear corner mine already

Why haven't you done this!! They're selling a set of caps and bulbs on the classifieds

[stevengrande]

Came out looking great! Post more pics when you re-install them and night shots. Is that the Iris shroud you used?

[glissoar]

Why haven't you done this!! They're selling a set of caps and bulbs on the classifieds

nope I bought them [>_<] just so you will stop telling me to black out and clear corner every time I post my car on IG

[AKO]

Why haven't you done this!! They're selling a set of caps and bulbs on the classifieds

I must! I have been putting it off for far too long.


nope I bought them [>_<] just so you will stop telling me to black out and clear corner every time I post my car on IG

I have this same problem lol

[eyesolution]

Oh so I'm harassing the both yous now?

[glissoar]

Oh so I'm harassing the both yous now?

Ya my feelings are significantly hurt

[eyesolution]

Ya my feelings are significantly hurt

Haha your IG post are the worst. Making jj feel bad about his wheels.

[glissoar]

Haha your IG post are the worst. Making jj feel bad about his wheels.

hey you egged me on! It was all peer pressure [=(]

[Uber Goober]

Looks great!

[JABOWSI]

Came out looking great! Post more pics when you re-install them and night shots. Is that the Iris shroud you used?

Yes, it is the iris shroud. Very OEM looking and best quality.

[JABOWSI]

Now for some LED Main beam and turn signal bulbs, that should complete the look!

[AKO]

Oh so I'm harassing the both yous now?

Harassing is a nice way to put it [:p]

[soslower]

What temp did u open ur headlights at?! I tore mine to shreds

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/29/usa9eqy2.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/29/pa7ujema.jpg

[Inked]

Damn...

[B7A4WD]

USE A HEAT GUN!!! AHHHH oven will kill your headlights. Learned from experience lol.

[wildcat333]

IB4 Phil's comments on oven. [:D]

[soslower]

Heat gun won't didn't do a damn thing lol this glue is some crazy rubber

[soslower]

But didn't mean to thread jack I just want to know what method would work best. Hid planet said heat gun wouldn't do much either.. And oven was the way to go... I just went overboard lol

[B7A4WD]

Heat gun won't didn't do a damn thing lol this glue is some crazy rubber

I think you need help if a heat gun isnt working... a heat gun should produce way enough heat to melt that sob off.

[soslower]

I think you need help if a heat gun isnt working... a heat gun should produce way enough heat to melt that sob off.

I took a chunk off of the glue and it literally kept it's shape under full heat! I had the oven at 280 degrees for 20mins

[B7A4WD]

I took a chunk off of the glue and it literally kept it's shape under full heat! I had the oven at 280 degrees for 20mins

Then I guess your headlight has problems lol

[soslower]

Then I guess your headlight has problems lol

So observant lol

[eyesolution]

Harassing is a nice way to put it [:p]

Haha what's worse than the word Harass

[eyesolution]

What year was that headlight made? I think anything after 2012 , the headlights were glued not sealed.

[soslower]

What year was that headlight made? I think anything after 2012 , the headlights were glued not sealed.

2012, what would be the best way to open glued headlights?

[eyesolution]

You can't. Permanent glue.

[AKO]

Haha what's worse than the word Harass

Terrorize haha x2 on the year of your headlights like eyesolution thats probably the issue

[soslower]

You can't. Permanent glue.

Damnit lol guess this project took an unexpected jump off a cliff. I bought this off ebay to try before touching my actual headlights

[soslower]

People on HID were able to open up permaseal

[fly300kts]

Here is some headlight history:

Most of the B6 Headlights are glued making them almost impossible to open. At that time, Audi worked with Valeo, well known French Manufacturer
When the B7 came out, Audi had purchased a little German company and started to manufacture the B7 headlights under their trade name. These are sealed.
Beginning of 2010, due to internal restructuration, Audi sold the company to focus on production only and not procurement. Guess who bought the company? Yup, Valeo.

Since then, the lenses are sealed. The B7 housing groove where the lense sits is really thin and be prepare to major surgery and certainly damage if you attempt to open

Phil

[PNW Avant]

Since then, the lenses are sealed. The B7 housing groove where the lense sits is really thin and be prepare to major surgery and certainly damage if you attempt to open

Phil

Wait, I'm confused, havent you opened a countless number of B7 headlights? You don't recommend trying to open B7 headlights?

[AKO]

Wait, I'm confused, havent you opened a countless number of B7 headlights? You don't recommend trying to open B7 headlights?

He doesn't recommend it if they are produced after 2010. If the production date is before then they'll open up fine

[fly300kts]

Wait, I'm confused, havent you opened a countless number of B7 headlights? You don't recommend trying to open B7 headlights?

Until 01/2010, no problem
From 01/2010 to 04/2010, you are gambling. After that, all is glued and not sealed
It's really tough to find sets prior 2010 and I am getting mine from Europe only

BTW, probably the same with halogens but I am not sure since I don't deal with halogens [:D]

Phil

[PNW Avant]

Oh wow. I would have assumed all B7 headlights would be mfg prior to 2008 (final B7 MY)?

[fly300kts]

Oh wow. I would have assumed all B7 headlights would be mfg prior to 2008 (final B7 MY)?

Nope, I recently seen a sticker from 07/2013

Phil

[jsandor91]

Oh wow. I would have assumed all B7 headlights would be mfg prior to 2008 (final B7 MY)?

you gotta figure between failures, warranty replacements and accidents they gotta keep making em.

[PNW Avant]

Yeah guess so. I guess I am glad I have headlights of the right "vintage" [:D]

[Ornithology]

Pics of the retrofits on your car?

[KC-Iceman]

Wow! That looks great. Very OEM looking. I can't wait to see the cutoff pic and retrofitted on your car

[JABOWSI]

Wow! That looks great. Very OEM looking. I can't wait to see the cutoff pic and retrofitted on your car

Here are some pics of the fitted lights at last. Weather has been terrible here in the UK and I don't have a garage to work in.
They are complete with LED turn signal and city lights and 5000k halogen/Xenon main beam.
http://synel.serveftp.net/photobucket/newlight1.jpg
http://synel.serveftp.net/photobucket/newlights.jpg

[KC-Iceman]

Here are some pics of the fitted lights at last. Weather has been terrible here in the UK and I don't have a garage to work in.
They are complete with LED turn signal and city lights and 5000k halogen/Xenon main beam.

Even better. I like how clean that looks. Good job, man.

[Ornithology]

That looks pretty nice! not buggy at all!

[whtsnke928]

That looks great!! I might have to look into these!!! Can you post some pictures with it turned on at night?

[camyz125]

How do you like the LED turn signal bulbs? Also did you put a clear cap over the bulb, or leave it off? Hard to tell from the pics..

[JABOWSI]

Here is the night cut off image.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/08/ytenadyz.jpg

[JABOWSI]

How do you like the LED turn signal bulbs? Also did you put a clear cap over the bulb, or leave it off? Hard to tell from the pics..

LED are great really nice color and bright.
No clear cap on them but they look good still. Not sure that the clear cap would have fitted over the LED.

[Corfu]

This look amazing
I want to do the same mod but I can't find clear corners any ware can anybody help?

[cb3]

what size LED did you use for turn signal?