B8.5 EU reflector in NA headlight?

[endy1]

So im looking for someone that knows or can open thier headlight to see if the EU reflector is a direct swap in the NA headlight.

From what i can see in this thread http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...8-5-headlights is that the reflector sits in a separate part. In the EU headlights it sits in the housing.

Picture of all tabs on a EU reflector:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lgwnf3zy1c...53420.jpg?dl=0

Maybe its possible to just change the orange plastic to the clear?

[Chanman94]

The NA headlight still has the reflector sitting inside the housing. There's just a bracket that holds it. It should be a direct swap. There are a few people who found a source that was selling clear markers are one point, and just swapped those into their B8 headlights instead of buying ecodes or wrapping them. Now trying to find someone who sells just the clear markers will be difficult.

[endy1]

The NA headlight still has the reflector sitting inside the housing. There's just a bracket that holds it. It should be a direct swap. There are a few people who found a source that was selling clear markers are one point, and just swapped those into their B8 headlights instead of buying ecodes or wrapping them. Now trying to find someone who sells just the clear markers will be difficult.

Do you know to 100% its a direct swap for the B8.5?

I am this source you are talking about :) Thats why im asking this.

[jmeenach]

I'd be interested in buying just a clear piece if I could find one.

[adamazing]

I'm also 99% sure it's a direct swap - from what I recall reading when others did this exact thing.

From a production standpoint, it saves Audi a lot of money to make those pieces interchangeable, so they dont have to have a manufacturer create two separate headlight molds. Makes sense for them to be swappable.

[endy1]

I'm also 99% sure it's a direct swap - from what I recall reading when others did this exact thing.

From a production standpoint, it saves Audi a lot of money to make those pieces interchangeable, so they dont have to have a manufacturer create two separate headlight molds. Makes sense for them to be swappable.

By the looks on this image the EU reflector is missing the bottom (black) tab. So maybe it will work.


Dont feel like sending them over if they wont fit. Best thing would be if someone open thier headlights and took some photos haha.

[jmeenach]

I don't know if that one tab will make that much of a difference. It's not like it's a suspension part that takes a lot of abuse.

[Chanman94]

Do you know to 100% its a direct swap for the B8.5?

I am this source you are talking about :) Thats why im asking this.

I'd be very surprised if they aren't a direct swap. Almost certain it will swap. Are you able to source clear markers for B8 headlights? :D

[adamazing]

Are you able to source clear markers for B8 headlights? :D

Also interested in this

[endy1]

I don't know if that one tab will make that much of a difference. It's not like it's a suspension part that takes a lot of abuse.

Yeah i guess.

I'd be very surprised if they aren't a direct swap. Almost certain it will swap. Are you able to source clear markers for B8 headlights? :D

Also interested in this

Got 2.5 pair atm moment for facelift. But dont want to send anything out before i know it fits because its pretty expensive :p

Already sold 3x for the B8 which is a direct swap.

[onelove]

What sort of cost are we looking at for a pair for B8.5 ? (sans shipping and all that fun stuff). I'd definitely be interested.

[Mobileguy]

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[jmeenach]

Also interested.


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[endy1]

What sort of cost are we looking at for a pair for B8.5 ? (sans shipping and all that fun stuff). I'd definitely be interested.

Have sold to the B8 for $160 free shipping. Yes i know it sounds expensive but its way cheaper then buying ecodes. Its up to everyone if its worth it or not.


Anyway i will ship out a pair to see if it will work. So in 2 weeks tops we will know.

[jmeenach]

Have sold to the B8 for $160 free shipping. Yes i know it sounds expensive but its way cheaper then buying ecodes. Its up to everyone if its worth it or not.


Anyway i will ship out a pair to see if it will work. So in 2 weeks tops we will know.

I'll guinea pig for you :)

[endy1]

I'll guinea pig for you :)

Got a guy already. Thx anyway :)

[jmeenach]

I'll guinea pig for you :)

Let us know once you find out! Would love to get rid of my amber


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[onelove]

$160 definitely much better than E-codes, I'd be interested if they work.

[ECDT]

$160 definitely much better than E-codes, I'd be interested if they work.

Agreed which is why I bought a set off of him a few weeks ago for my b8. Package was shipped promptly and wrapped well so nothing was damaged. Would definitely recommend buying from OP if the swap works out for the b8.5 guys like it does for the b8

[jmeenach]

Update?

[Lambda13]

I've had both lights open and they look pretty much the same. I haven't had both in front of me while they were open though. I should have popped them both open while I had both in front of me.

[endy1]

Update.

They fit but since they are smaler the LEDs shows. A black tape or something over it and i think it wont be noticeable. I guess its possible to remove them or something also.
Its up to everyone if they wanna do it or not :)

[jmeenach]

Do you have pics from the side?

[endy1]

Do you have pics from the side?

Got one more and its just closer then the one i posted. Got the pictures from my "test guy".

[jmeenach]

What are we looking at in terms of cost now that we know it can be done?

[endy1]

What are we looking at in terms of cost now that we know it can be done?

Have sold them for $160 free shipping so ill continue with that price. Its up to each and everyone if they think its worth it or not.

At the moment i have 4x driver side B8.5 and 1x driverside B8