HID Replacement!

[S4evr]

so waaay back in the day, one of my ballasts went in my headlights.. luckily i had the ballasts and everything left over from my fog HID's, so i just used those. Since then, my headlights have not been as bright as before, and i couldnt figure it out. But just the other day, i looked at the ballasts, and they were 35w! not the 55w i was using prior.

So, im getting rid of these, and i want to pick up a complete new 55w HID kit. I have been looking around alot, but there are so many options, with all kinds of price ranges. which kit would you recommend?

[Steve.T]

http://www.retro-solutions.com/audiworldGB.html
I've using a 55w kit from these guy, works really good.

[will175]

^^^^Same ones I got and love them.

[looseboost]

So which one is correct for the stock headlights ?? D2S???

[Mattgfx]

D2S

[looseboost]

Is it neccessary to remove headlights for HID installation??

[AudiSportB5S4]

Is it neccessary to remove headlights for HID installation??

Yes. That shouldn't worry you too much, it's a super simple thing to do. 3 bolts (if you took the time to put that 3rd one in that's hard to reach, and disconnect one plug.

Side note. I like the retrosolutions kit as well... He's a fellow CT'er and spoke to him on the phone really nice guy. I have seen the DDM as well, I'll probably go with Retro kit, as I've heard some people had some issues with DDM.

[looseboost]

only problem is i dont think i have any torq wrenches :(
idk ill see whats goodie
i bought the 55w 5k Kit from DDM It was cheaper then the retrosolutions and still with a lifetime warranty.

[AudiSportB5S4]

^^ you don't need a torque wrench for the job... You need torx bits, and a rachet. You can get a huge kit at home depot for really cheap. They are good to have with this car anyways :)

[looseboost]

Wrenches / bits same thing thats what i meant haha of course i know what a torque wrench is lol :]

Yeah is it strange for my HIDS to of been Purple ever since i got the car??
They were always a purplish never a blue really?

[AudiSportB5S4]

Wrenches / bits same thing thats what i meant haha of course i know what a torque wrench is lol :]

Yeah is it strange for my HIDS to of been Purple ever since i got the car??
They were always a purplish never a blue really?

haha .

I think the purple-ish light hints that they are going out... I know that they eventually turn some color when they are making their exit.

[Jung]

it's normal if they're dying.. Right before my stock headlight took a crap, it would start out normal when turned on, then turn a legit deep purple color..
It's SO easy to take out the ehadlights and do this mod. just need an extension (10 inches is long enough) and a t30 torx bit. I have the DDM 55w kit as well and I love it

[looseboost]

sounds good thx for help ill probablly run out and buy a set of torx "bits" :]

[quickaudi]

you'll need security torx, btw

and I love my DDM tuning kit

[Jung]

oh yeah security torx for the ballasts.. those little screws were a pita to get out

[beast06]

I think im retarded lol, I can't find a way to get to the third bolt underneath, what is the best way to get to them on both sides? and also if you got pics that would help also.

[nateS4]

I think im retarded lol, I can't find a way to get to the third bolt underneath, what is the best way to get to them on both sides? and also if you got pics that would help also.

You can use an extension with a socket, I think its a 12mm? It is an open hole, I just shined a light in from the inside. Then on the inner part of the headlights there are tabs, be careful not to break them.

[jamestown478]

ok so my balast went out on my stock headlights and I am thinking about picking up the retrosolutions kit. should I get 5000k or 6000k and would I need to buy anything else to use these besides the torx wrench bits to take out the screws?

[beast06]

You can use an extension with a socket, I think its a 12mm? It is an open hole, I just shined a light in from the inside. Then on the inner part of the headlights there are tabs, be careful not to break them.

I can't figure out the bolt your talking about thats underneath. The only one i see is one that is a star head.