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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 09:11 PM
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Default 00' non xenon headlamps same as xenon headlamps?

Is there a difference in the projectors of a non-xenon headlamp and a xenon headlamp?

Basically, will adding xenons to a non-xenon headlamp be equivalent to factory xenons? Are euro spec headlamps better in some way? thanks
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 09:17 PM
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Stick Xenon's in stock '00 Halogen casings. However, if you are the wise man that I know you are, You'll buy Euro spec S4 casings that have the proper fit for Xenon lights in your A4.
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 10:29 PM
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eh? youre not going to melt anything. xenons run cooler than the stock halogens
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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Default I've seen some hairy stuff before, including melted housing...

If not properly inserted correctly... well, you get the idea.
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Old Aug 29, 2002 | 02:18 AM
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do stock and eurospec use the same type of xenon bulbs? thanks
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Old Aug 29, 2002 | 04:11 AM
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Default Audiboy256, you are FOS. Krazy007 read on (more)

Krazy007 look in the tech section.

No the housings are not the same, but
yes the non xenon's can be used for a xenon conversion
the bulb types are different H7 vs D2S
hope that helps
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Old Aug 29, 2002 | 07:47 AM
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Default Okay chief, but you have to remember... if the conversion isn't done by...

someone who knows what they doing.... If I had pictures I would post them, by whatever bud, you can say i'm FOS.
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Default Just get a set of the OEM ones - I got a set for sale =)

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Old Aug 30, 2002 | 09:24 PM
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well .. xenons are xenons. quality among diff manufacturers will vary of course
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