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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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that the A7 running lights don't stand out that much at night time because of all the other lights going on inside there...the A6/R8/TT isn't like that...I wonder why?
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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that the A7 running lights don't stand out that much at night time because of all the other lights going on inside there...the A6/R8/TT isn't like that...I wonder why?
It can be changed with vag-com, i changed mine, but i noticed that it kind of overpowers the LED turn signal (indicators).
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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that the A7 running lights don't stand out that much at night time because of all the other lights going on inside there...the A6/R8/TT isn't like that...I wonder why?
I noticed this as well, the lower internal part of the headlight unit is highly reflective so I guess this is increasing the light levels some what. Don't know if it is me but I find the Xenons in the A7 to be much brighter than those on my previous A4 cab. I wonder if they are using different ballast units on the A7 to give a brighter light?
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Stevial
It can be changed with vag-com, i changed mine, but i noticed that it kind of overpowers the LED turn signal (indicators).
How was it changed? I mean, what is the headlight like at night and what essentially did you change?
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Yup. The LED running lights will dim when the headlights are on. I guess by design the headlights will take over the running lights anyways because they are so bright.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Stevial
It can be changed with vag-com, i changed mine, but i noticed that it kind of overpowers the LED turn signal (indicators).

Do you mind posting some photos before and after vagging or vag-comming? :P
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Sorry Aquarian, unfortunately, I gave back the interface that I was using, I Will soon buy another one and will be able to post pictures, but trust me, when increase the output of the it really overpowers the led turn signals, especially from far off.

My setup is like the European model that dims to about 28% of the overall output of the daytime running light then after you are done indicating, it goes back to 100%. Look at the Audi A7 driving video on you tube, you will see what I mean
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Yup. The LED running lights will dim when the headlights are on. I guess by design the headlights will take over the running lights anyways because they are so bright.
They're noticeable in your pic though?

I need to have someone drive my car and me drive another one so I can actually get a good look..
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Originally Posted by Stevial
Sorry Aquarian, unfortunately, I gave back the interface that I was using, I Will soon buy another one and will be able to post pictures, but trust me, when increase the output of the it really overpowers the led turn signals, especially from far off.

My setup is like the European model that dims to about 28% of the overall output of the daytime running light then after you are done indicating, it goes back to 100%. Look at the Audi A7 driving video on you tube, you will see what I mean

You have the full LED headlights right? On xenon headlights the LED running strip is also the turn signal.
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They're noticeable in your pic though?

I need to have someone drive my car and me drive another one so I can actually get a good look..


Photography can really do wonders....
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