Philips LED DRL- a good alternative if you want OEM performance and output...

[tiptronic]

I installed the Philips LED Daytime Driving Lights to suffice my LED envy from newer Audis. (been running it for few months with no issues) Since the S6 LEDs are a costly option, Philips and other manufacturers have introduced LED DRLs that matches that of OEM performance. I found the Philips, a high quality, and easy to install kit. TMTuning also offer other alternative, like Hella/in.pro, but for the price (and reputation), i went with Philips.

There are 3 choices- 4LED, 5LED, or 8LED. According to their website, all options will fit the Audi A3 8P models. I purchased the 5led, original Euro only- kit. The 4 was cheaper, but was too small for my pref. The LED 8, although better looking, it was a bit more costlier.
The kit i purchased was for 109.00 GBP ($178) via www.carbulbsdirect.com Shipping was free and delivery took two weeks.

***here is the link if you want to get the LED8 system which is at 229GBP= $370usd!**
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/Phi...s&siteid=73669


Install was easy, although took me 2 hours (mostly due to cutting and trimming the existing fog grills)
The kit comes with clamp holders, but i was not able to use, due to restricted space in the fog grill. It is squeezed between the two slats and is secured at the back. S Line (pre facelift) may fair better with minimum mods/cutting. Newer A3s have a video for install that can be found on youtube (i also posted below)
The LEDs turns on when*ignition is turned On. It shuts off when parking lamps are turned On. I added a bypass switch so I can have it on even when headlamps are On.













installation/demo

[elgringoguillao]

Nice!!!

[Sis4Fun]

I just installed the 8 LED last week, it was simple for the B7 S4, the fog grills require no cutting, the brackets can be screwed in. The fog grills pop right out, they are not screwed in. I recommend setting the brackets as far back on the fog grills as possible to prevent the lights from aiming up, also, pre-drilling makes screwing in much easier. Also, to achieve a "stock" look, have them set so when you look straight down from the top of your bumper they do not stick out, they should be flush or set-in.
As a note, I didnt splice into any wires for the headlight or DRLs, just positive and negative on the battery - so, the LEDs come on when I turn the car on and go off when I turn it off. In addition, at night when I unlock the car they kick on as well, it is pretty sweet.

[witchcraftz]

I'm definatley going to be doing this on my car!

[adck9d]

Got them in, Tested before I put them in. But I am having the hardest time finding or accessing a power supply any help or tips?

2006 A6 4.2 C6

The battery positive is reachable but in this model year its only made for doing a jump. No adjustable screw to attach.

[paul-g]

i have a set as well and the two terminals in engine bay are always on....is there an easy way to wire these in?