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Old 11-27-2013, 10:37 PM
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Hi I have an 1995 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 and I would like having the xenon headlights but im wondering if the cables are plug n play and will the level sensor work??

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Old 11-28-2013, 04:44 AM
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There are 2 level sensors mounted on the left front and left rear suspension arms of cars that come with xenon's
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So there is no use buying the headlights? Can u buy the level sensor seperatly?
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Originally Posted by Haaaaager
So there is no use buying the headlights? Can u buy the level sensor seperatly?
Do the xenons have to be OEM? I've installed aftermarket HID kits on an Accord and a Bronco...plug and play with no issues. I think I spent around $50/kit. I did the same with my fog lights on the S8...now they match my headlights.
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Yea i think i install some xenons on my own then
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Yea i think i install some xenons on my own then
The brand I went with is called Zenex. 1st set I installed is at 4 years and counting with not so much as a flicker...best upgrade I ever did on a non OEM xenon vehicle.
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I bought this kit to put in my last A8 (totaled it)

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...DB-BI-R-B.html

My new A8 has HID.

The kit is in original packaging in my garage.

any takers?
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do they fit 98 A 8
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I went to PIAA HB3 12v 60w/120w 4100K Intense White and never looked back.
Better than OE and cheap ($100) plug and play. pc

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my quick estimate from looking at audi fiche is no
but PFL owners would know better


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