Modified headlights various options

[ChicagosPhantom]

Man some serious headlight porn. I am going to have to bite the bullet and get a set from you at some point for my 02 Allroad. I tried to buff my lenses out and they are pretty good but i'm just not happy with it. Is there a way to pop the orange/amber out of them? and is that the difference in between the Euros and ours?

There's a way, but I don't like how it's done. You'll probably end up with some sort of damage/scratches inside or at least some sort of debrie/dirt.
You have to pry on the Amber and cut it out inside and extract/fish it out somehow.
Not ideal solution.
Yes that's different, no Amber in corner and city lights.

[V1nny]

No amber reflector, additional round projector looking lights (not really projectors) in the corners for Europe only. Some ROW headlight have functioning T10 connector embedded in Hi-beam reflector for running lights. Actual projector inside headlight has a lever to switch between right and left driving countries. Projector lens is different on some models (smooth vs Fresnel lens)

[rah253]

I opened mine up and blacked them out. I looked at popping the amber lens out but I didn’t want to cause extra damage. So my plan b was to lens tint the outside just over the amber.

It was a chore, and I’d definitely do a few things different next time.

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Nice! I like it. I'm not sure if i want to chance and damage the interior of the lights to pop or crack them out so the tint is a nice option, but i think it look good on yours because of the angular look of your car, but it might just be too dark for the Allroad.

[rah253]

There's a way, but I don't like how it's done. You'll probably end up with some sort of damage/scratches inside or at least some sort of debrie/dirt.
You have to pry on the Amber and cut it out inside and extract/fish it out somehow.
Not ideal solution.
Yes that's different, no Amber in corner and city lights.

Ok yes i see the difference in between the euro and ours now. I might have to find some euros for mine, i really like them and i just outfitted the Allroad with a euro tub, so it would be great!

[BecksA3]

Nice! I like it. I'm not sure if i want to chance and damage the interior of the lights to pop or crack them out so the tint is a nice option, but i think it look good on yours because of the angular look of your car, but it might just be too dark for the Allroad.

I used the same lens tint spray on the front as I did on my taillights. There are vinyl options as well that let you choose the exact shade you want.

I would lean towards the vinyl if you plan to tint the entire lens for the durability. I was ok with trying the spray since I was just doing the sides.


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[V1nny]

Making lens dark is the last thing you want to do on a headlight. Whatever looks you get are not worthy decreased light output, C5 headlights are not that great from factory, why make light output any worse? If you like dark looking headlights, what ChicagosPhantom does is the only safe way of doing it. I opened my allroad headlight to clean and do different mods years ago, but painted them black on the inside as an added bonus. Looks good on my allroad, because car is black.

[BecksA3]

Making lens dark is the last thing you want to do on a headlight. Whatever looks you get are not worthy decreased light output, C5 headlights are not that great from factory, why make light output any worse? If you like dark looking headlights, what ChicagosPhantom does is the only safe way of doing it. I opened my allroad headlight to clean and do different mods years ago, but painted them black on the inside as an added bonus. Looks good on my allroad, because car is black.

Agree. I don’t see the logic of tinting the outside of headlights. Mine are blacked out on the inside and I only tinted the outside over the amber side markers.


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[rah253]

No amber reflector, additional round projector looking lights (not really projectors) in the corners for Europe only. Some ROW headlight have functioning T10 connector embedded in Hi-beam reflector for running lights. Actual projector inside headlight has a lever to switch between right and left driving countries. Projector lens is different on some models (smooth vs Fresnel lens)

Thanks V1nny for the detailed description, always good to know! My car is silver so i don't know that i want to go and paint or tint the interior of the headlights, definitely leanign towards the Euro look though.

[Dr. Funk]

These are awesome. On a related note, is there a place to grab the headlight rubber trim around? All mine broke and I’m rocking lights without them. I did a morimoto projector install myself, so you modify any projectors on your own work?

[happy2B5]

I think the usual online stores (fcp, ecs, europa, etc...) still have the upper rubber trims. At least they did a couple years ago when I replaced mine. GAP (Genuine Audi Parts) is a good source too.

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[Dr. Funk]

Thanks! Much appreciated!

[happy2B5]

Kind of $$$ for small trim rubber pieces...

[V1nny]

you can save by getting 5 feet of adhesive rubber seal from hardware store for less than $2, and cut them to size.

[Dr. Funk]

Yes, the v8 options are way too much. Looks like v6 options can go cheaper on eBay but that doesn’t help me. I’ll go with the diy

[ChicagosPhantom]

Mega bump

[AudiAR01]

Man these headlights you do are just completely phenomenal looking. Im gonna have to get a set when I finish my build. For my A6. I gotta finish the engine, and get interior from a buddy then it'll be your headlights. May just send mine to you to have them done. No one else does the work you do. Absolutely flawless.

2003 A6 2.7T 6spd Stage 1+ (motor pulled for stage 3+ upgrades)

2001 Allroad TIP Stage 1
2006 A3 2.0T 6spd Stage 1

[Andriy242]

Dam these look unreal! Would you ship to Canada?
Especially the all black internal housing ones. (For a 2004 RS6 Avant)

[2.ohhh]

Love mine! Excellent quality on these inside and out...and the light output is ridiculous!

[Kruat]

ChicagosPhantom, can you do a set of B5 S4 lights?

[ChicagosPhantom]

ChicagosPhantom, can you do a set of B5 S4 lights?

Yes...

[ChicagosPhantom]

Foggy mornin'....make them look a bit dull, but I promise they're not. Haha

Two different, yet same spec sets for my personal cars.

[ChicagosPhantom]

Dam these look unreal! Would you ship to Canada?
Especially the all black internal housing ones. (For a 2004 RS6 Avant)

I'm actually making a set right now, all blacked out. PM me so I can see what option would you go with internally. Shipped to Canada before so yes....

[V1nny]

Would definitely get these for black or any dark color car, not sure if blacked out would look good on white or silver car. On my black Allroad blacked out look pretty good.

[ChicagosPhantom]

Would definitely get these for black or any dark color car, not sure if blacked out would look good on white or silver car. On my black Allroad blacked out look pretty good.

Well...one of these is going on my Silver A6...previous TurboKingz car...I like it.

[Kruat]

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[V1nny]

Well...one of these is going on my Silver A6...previous TurboKingz car...I like it.

share some pictures installed

[ChicagosPhantom]

This is Euro set for V8's aka E-codes...it's for sale, pictures are before final cut, polish and seal. They turned out amazing!

FS ad up tmrw after I get some shots. Perfect NY gift for your RS6...oh I have a set of avant Euro tail lights to go with.

[ChicagosPhantom]

Pics installed on ex Turbokingz car.

Not the greatest pics and angles and it was early in the morning and lightning sucks. It gives you an idea at least...

[ChicagosPhantom]

It does get that front end refreshed.

[ChicagosPhantom]

New bulbs, new projectors!

So worth it!

[smil3y]

These look so fantastic. Have you ever done a set with the LED light bars that newer cars get for DRL? Like these: https://www.amazon.com/Sequence-YANF.../dp/B07CPTCPKJ but, you know, on the inside of the lens instead of just stuck on the top

[ChicagosPhantom]

These look so fantastic. Have you ever done a set with the LED light bars that newer cars get for DRL? Like these: https://www.amazon.com/Sequence-YANF.../dp/B07CPTCPKJ but, you know, on the inside of the lens instead of just stuck on the top

No, I refuse to do them. What's gonna happen when strip go out? Also it feels awfully tacky.

[V1nny]

... Also it feels awfully tacky.

or something like this

[smil3y]

OK that's fair

[ChicagosPhantom]

Any of my 2002+ V6 fam looking for a Euro set packed with some punch?!

One side is done, other will be assembled soon and set will be posted for sale.

[ChicagosPhantom]

As promised....they're

That sleek rare Euro look that performs!

[ChicagosPhantom]

I know bunch of you guys on here think: "my headlights are just fine" and these on here are not worth it.



Think again!

[V1nny]

some of the reflectors at this age may look slightly better, but many look like this

[ChicagosPhantom]

Work in progress still...3 sets assembled, polish and seal tmrw.

Choose your flavor!

[afromath]

An excellent job here. Finally got them installed yesterday. IMG_0179.jpg
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