retro solutions HID kit.

[BastardS4]

http://www.retro-solutions.com/audiworldGB.html

slapped these in today.

To answer the question, NO issues with canadian DRLs.

I measured the voltage of the DRL mode output at 11VDC vs full beam 12-13VDC

no problems whatsoever. and no issues with switching on and having one or the other ballast fail to fire like the cheaper kits do.

the price included shipping as well, no surprise fees over the border.

Finding a spot for the ballasts was the hardest thing.

[goody6691]

looks like it may be time to upgrade, ive always wanted 55 watts

[kjr7888]

ive had them january and i love them no issues what soever...

[Sleeeper X]

I dont know to much about HID kits, but I'm assuming that this kit is brighter and thats it?

[BastardS4]

well. the DRLS are in fact causing problems with ballast start. So i disabled the stupid things and jumpered relay 209.

I didnt like the idea of these things on all the time during the day anyhow. The amber corners are sufficient.

[The_Jerbel]

^^That's what I thought would happen.

[BastardS4]

^^That's what I thought would happen.

They bench tested fine in the garage i swear. Soon as i rolled into the parking lot, they started acting up on the DRLs.

Annoying, but a dead simple fix as it turns out.

[The_Jerbel]

Yeah the DRL issues with HID's are extremely intermittent. Sometimes they ignite fine, other times they flicker. In any case, anything short of 12v will burn out the ballast sooner than later.

[WingsnHorns]

The kit does have a lifetime warranty though right? But having insufficient voltage to ignite the ballast might not fall under the terms of the warranty.

[The_Jerbel]

It's a lifetime warranty on all parts for any reason AFAIK.

[BastardS4]

And the specs are 9vdc minimum input anyhow. I measured the DRL mode output at 11volts.

Im really not sure why there is an issue, aside from the rapid on/off relay action when you first start up the car.

But running HID's during the day is just silly.

[Billasec4life]

i just got the kit a few weeks ago, def looks high quality to say the least

they ship from MA i believe so if you are in the northeast then you will get it pretty quickly.

anyone have the writeup link? i couldnt find it on AW

TIA

[SilverThing]

Try this link for write-up, could be what your looking for:

http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2756678.phtml

Let us know how it works out.

[sCeRaXn]

Those look really good. The fogs are cool as shit as well lol.

So does this kit come with everything you need?

[The_Jerbel]

Yup, sure does.

BastardS4,
I know the specs say 9dcv minimum, but I have found in actuality, that the ballasts need a true 12volts to work reliably.