B8.5 Fog Xeonmatch DIY/Pics

[GoNavy]

I know a few guys have put similar posts recently. Here is a quick breakdown of what to do for the B8.5 (slightly different than the B8 as mentioned by others so I have pics to show)

I used this site for the main instructions: http://www.audienthusiasts.com/Proje...vinglight.html

This is incredibly easy. It's simply plug and play with the bulbs once you unscrew the 2 T25 Torx screws.

The difference for the B8.5 is that you need to unclip the wires from the bulb FIRST before you twist it 45° CCW to take it out (see yellow boxes in pic below).

Hoen Xeonmatch H8 Bulbs



Tools (Note the Stock white bulb and blue-ish Xeonmatch bulb)



Unscrew the 2 screws in the wheel well



Unhook the cable from the bulb (yellow)
Then unscrew and remove the bulb (red)



I only had my iPhone for pics, but you can kinda see the difference in the pics below. I guess it didn't help that it was the middle of the day!

[D-Love]

nice.

[agershon]

Nice little write-up. Even though the pics aren't great you can tell that the xenon match are muuuuuch better. I went with the Hoen Endurance yellow ones:http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...mparison-PICS!

[John@Roc-Euro]

I can happily combine the photos I took as additional showcasing of how well these match.

I also just took pics of the LED conversion ones, which unfortunately, get SO DAMN HOT I burned the hell outta myself in the time it took to take the pics! Maybe an entire comparison thread.

[Quattroborn]

I can happily combine the photos I took as additional showcasing of how well these match.

I also just took pics of the LED conversion ones, which unfortunately, get SO DAMN HOT I burned the hell outta myself in the time it took to take the pics! Maybe an entire comparison thread.

Please do. I need to be clear on which ones run too hot.

[DannyDeez]

Awesome write up and pics!

[isles1]

For anyone that is interested, the H8 Xeonmatch fogs are back in stock at Hoen: http://www.hoen-usa.com/fog.htm

Thanks for the DIY GoNavy. I plan to install these lights...look much better than stock.

[MVcycleart]

Thanks for this post. Nice and easy way to give your car a finished look at the front.

[mcoomer]

This is one of the things I plan to do but you always wonder if there really is much of a difference. Nice to see the different bulbs burning side by side for comparison. Definite difference in color temp.

Mike

[n0s]

Thanks for this guide i shall def do this once my S5 arrives, i presume its the same process for the S5 as it is for the S4 no?

[GoNavy]

Thanks for this guide i shall def do this once my S5 arrives, i presume its the same process for the S5 as it is for the S4 no?

yeah, it should be exactly the same process

[josesantiago57]

Nice! B8.5 are different bulbs than b8 right? Made me want to get them!

[Audi Advocate]

Well done - thanks - have ordered these same Hoens. Appreciate the advice!

[GoNavy]

Nice! B8.5 are different bulbs than b8 right? Made me want to get them!

yeah. H8 bulb for facelift (B8.5). H11 bulb for previous B8's

[DJayG3]

I put the xenon match Hoens on my car. I feel that they are "almost"xenon match. I know, I know, its impossible to match the Audi DRLs or headlights...but it seems that the Hoens fall just between those two colors. I guess its close enough. Much better than the halogens imo.

[SteveYem]

I had planned to get yellow bulbs for my black B8, but now seeing these xenon "match" bulbs I'm thinking twice..

[n0s]

What about using LED fog lights?

[sanlovessushi]

Thanks for the awesome write up...Installed my Hoen Xeonmatch H8 bulbs using ur tips. Fairly easy, took less then 10 min for both sides.

[GoNavy]

Thanks for the awesome write up...Installed my Hoen Xeonmatch H8 bulbs using ur tips. Fairly easy, took less then 10 min for both sides.

not a problem! glad i could help make life easier for folks like yourself!

[Dirty Jersey]

I'm doing the same this wkd but with hid's. I already ordered my 5k D3S n H11

[Pho99]

Change the lights through the front instead of the sidewall

[Pilfer]

Did you unscrew the larger attachment to the right in the pic? Just tried doing this today but couldn't get good access with the Torx screws removed only.

[riseabv]

I bought and installed the hoen xenon fogs and installed a month ago. I have already had compliments and they have been great so far.

[xuandatou]

You will ending up with HIDs eventually since those are way much better in terms of brightness and color match

[VADERS4]

I'm torn between the xenonmatch and the "yellow Endurance" fogs!! My car is all black with the silver accents and I'm just not sure!! What do you guys think about the yellow with a black car? I am definitely leaning towards the yellow Endurance bulbs!! THanks

[Pilfer]

I'm torn between the xenonmatch and the "yellow Endurance" fogs!! My car is all black with the silver accents and I'm just not sure!! What do you guys think about the yellow with a black car? I am definitely leaning towards the yellow Endurance bulbs!! THanks

Get yellow,, it looks awesome. Plus I don't know if any of the xenon match bulbs are actually going to match perfectly.

[VADERS4]

Thanks! That was part of my reasoning for wanting the yellows!! But I really do like the look, I just don't want it to look out of place on a black car. But I don't think it will!! Thanks for the input!!!

[Pilfer]

my car is basically black in the right light and I don't think it looks out of place. I went with Hoen, couldn't be happier.

[Pilfer]

my car is basically black in the right light (purple in the sun) and I don't think it looks out of place. I went with Hoen, couldn't be happier.

[VADERS4]

Thanks Pilfer!! I ordered the Yellow Endurance bulbs!!!

[RainJer]

Thanks for the write-up, I have my ion yellow PIAAs ready to cut through the Seattle rain!

[JetCityQuattro]

Well there's one in every bunch. I am the one. This seemingly brain dead DIY was tough for me. I can't get the cable detached from the existing bulb. Any trick to that??

Frustrated.

[mojangles69]

Nice write-up! Thanks for the DIY! Will give it a go once I get sick of seeing the stock halogens. Lol! Which will be sooner than later!

[AudiTFSI3o3]

Well there's one in every bunch. I am the one. This seemingly brain dead DIY was tough for me. I can't get the cable detached from the existing bulb. Any trick to that??

Frustrated.

the harness is clipped into the bulb. you have to press onto the tab, wiggle it out and slide it down to "unhook" the clip.

i also noticed, if you think your arms or hands are too big to reach in from behind the liner, what i did was pulled the front fog grille covers and unscrewed the fog housing from the front of the car. that way, you have a lot more room to change everything out

[JetCityQuattro]

the harness is clipped into the bulb. you have to press onto the tab, wiggle it out and slide it down to "unhook" the clip.

i also noticed, if you think your arms or hands are too big to reach in from behind the liner, what i did was pulled the front fog grille covers and unscrewed the fog housing from the front of the car. that way, you have a lot more room to change everything out

Gotcha - so you press on the middle tab and wiggle downward? I figured that was it but was nervous to break or snap something. I think I can get in there, although it's a bit awkward while laying on the ground. Will give it another shot tonight. Thanks!

[Jkyaudi]

Do you have to code anything with these bulbs?

I know a few guys have put similar posts recently. Here is a quick breakdown of what to do for the B8.5 (slightly different than the B8 as mentioned by others so I have pics to show)

I used this site for the main instructions: http://www.audienthusiasts.com/Proje...vinglight.html

This is incredibly easy. It's simply plug and play with the bulbs once you unscrew the 2 T25 Torx screws.

The difference for the B8.5 is that you need to unclip the wires from the bulb FIRST before you twist it 45° CCW to take it out (see yellow boxes in pic below).

Hoen Xeonmatch H8 Bulbs



Tools (Note the Stock white bulb and blue-ish Xeonmatch bulb)



Unscrew the 2 screws in the wheel well



Unhook the cable from the bulb (yellow)
Then unscrew and remove the bulb (red)



I only had my iPhone for pics, but you can kinda see the difference in the pics below. I guess it didn't help that it was the middle of the day!

[Rez90]

Good info. Thanks.

[CaptSlow]

After removing the screw, I couldn't get past the flap...had to stick my hand in there and install it blindly. Maybe I was doing something wrong...

[drevil2k2]

Thanks OP; a good and cost effective mod.

CaptSlow - did you remove 2 screws - takes a little effort to bend back the flap.

[CaptSlow]

Thanks OP; a good and cost effective mod.

CaptSlow - did you remove 2 screws - takes a little effort to bend back the flap.

I removed both, but didn't put any stress on removing the flap. It seemed like it would brake, so I just installed by feeling the prongs