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Old 09-04-2001, 11:42 AM
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Default can someone please verify for me on xenons

I have 2001 with Halogen lights

I can install a Xenon conversion kit, no? If I can, do I lack something that the Euro A4 houses has (aside city lights, clear corner, and better beam pattern)

Is the SPP Xenon Kit (Philips), the same Philips kit that some other places sell?

Is there any better conversion kit than the Philips?
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OEM HIDs have auto-leveling motors in the housings.
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do the euro housing have these as well, are they necessary?
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Default Euro's have them too...

Not "necessary" but oncoming traffic will thank you. 8^) Also, USDOT requires auto-leveling systems for HIDs.
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how exactly do the auto leveling devices work?
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I don't think you can pass inspection w/o autoleveling
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Default euro cars w/hid have auto-levelers yes, but you don't get them when you buy euro housings....

i believe the leveling motors are not integral to the the housings, but do link to the aiming screws on the housings. housings, euro or not, are purchased separately from auto-leveling motors. i think to convert from '01 halogens to xenons with auto-leveling will cost you ~$500 per side, before labour.
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there is no such thing as inspection in FL,.. now what do the leveling motors do?
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Default if you have lot of stuff in your trunk.. it keeps the lights as if the car is level, so you don't sh

shine lights in the eyes of oncoming traffic
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Default Yeah , besides , you dont want to be beaming

...the Po-Po. Now do ya?


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