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Old 12-30-2000, 04:35 PM
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someone help. i have a 99.5 A4 and would like to replace my factory bulbs with xenon bulbs. what do i need to know? e.g., what kind of bulbs do i need, how much are they, is it dangerous, is it difficult to install, where's a good place to purchase them, how much, where's a good place to get them, any special recs. what i really need is a FAQ on this. thanks
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Default HID systems are not just bulbs.....

Technically they are called capsules, and you need other equipment to run them. You need the HID capsules, ignitors, & ballasts. You will need one of each for each headlight.

Cost looks like it is about $250-$300 for each light.
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OK, I mean just the bulbs, not the HID system
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Default You can't just buy bulbs..you need the igniter to generate the 20K volts to ignite the gas

and the balasts to keep them level.
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There is a very good FAQ on xenon systems at www.xenonshop.com
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If your refering to Fake Xenon bulbs or Fake HID, that's a different story.
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xenonshop.com sells a conversion kit for $620, its about the least expensive i could find
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It takes somewhere around 100,000 to ignite and around 20K to run afterwards.
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