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Originally Posted by jakematic
(Post 24399740)
I looked at them extensively for the D3 but nobody ever had any available that wouldn't throw codes for adaptive feature.
Suspect it would be difficult to retro anything due to that. The last thing I'd want is throw a bunch of codes, strictly for aesthetic purposes. |
Originally Posted by BASARAB
(Post 24399783)
I do not, just here is the thing. Putting aftermarket ricey headlights, is what usually teenagers do. People who usually buy A8 are different crowd, who dont care about modifying their cars (just check availability of the tuning parts for an A4 vs A8).
So, even now, when these cars are much cheaper, still nobody will make those headlights, because nobody puts aftermarket exterior parts on large sedans (A8, S CLASS, BMW 7, LS460). It is simply not worth it financially to produce them, because nobody will buy them, except few silly dudes. If you really want led, consider s6 leds, it should satisfy your led craving. They can be modified to fit different Audi models |
Originally Posted by pmdeaver
(Post 24399788)
I think you're missing the point. The D4 A8 has LED headlights. I'm merely talking about putting the same headlights on a D3, either through retrofit or an aftermarket that has the same look.
http://papers.sae.org/2012-01-0263/ |
Originally Posted by snapdragon
(Post 24399897)
Never in a million years. These LED headlamps are highly sophisticated, read expensive, like a $2200 option - heat sinks, ducts, fans, drivers. Nobody could make these and sell more than a handful and they would be legally questionable.
http://papers.sae.org/2012-01-0263/ They would be *very* difficult to retrofit and control. As OLED becomes more mainstream that may be an alternative in the future for a D3. New, the option is[read: was for me] $1,600 but as I recalled each assembly is $2,220 after the fact. And that's just the beginning - controllers, temp sensors, etc http://www.audiusaparts.com/parts/20...agramCallOut=1 What ought to be illegal is those damn blue headlights all the kids are putting in today that light up the treetops ! |
Originally Posted by BASARAB
(Post 24399783)
I do not, just here is the thing. Putting aftermarket ricey headlights, is what usually teenagers do. People who usually buy A8 are different crowd, who dont care about modifying their cars (just check availability of the tuning parts for an A4 vs A8).
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Originally Posted by Adihh
(Post 24529974)
The (lack of) availability of tuning parts for the A8 has nothing to do with superior taste of A8 owners versus A4 owners but the economics of producing the parts for a much lower volume of sold cars. If anything, owners of expensive cars are more likely to go for bling.
I totally agree. I too would love to install the D4 LED headlights on a D3. I know it would be expensive (if ever available) but still worth it. Also, this thread was initially started with a question regarding the availability of an alternative option for the D3 headlights (hoping for the D4), which is an excellent question. No need for childish, ignorant responses such as: 'get a civic' or some other BS similar to that. Every Audi owner has the right to put what ever the F they want on their cars.. so who the F are you to say other wise? so please, if no one has an actual answer, don't bother posting a response. I really do hope they come out with some aftermarket (similar to the D4) or an actual retrofit.... |
Originally Posted by AudiA8NYC
(Post 24647538)
Every Audi owner has the right to put what ever the F they want on their cars.. so who the F are you to say other wise?
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Originally Posted by Adihh
(Post 24529974)
The (lack of) availability of tuning parts for the A8 has nothing to do with superior taste of A8 owners versus A4 owners but the economics of producing the parts for a much lower volume of sold cars. If anything, owners of expensive cars are more likely to go for bling.
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^^Watch out for Depo quality if you do go that direction. Having read all of the ups and downs on the GTI board when I owned my last car, their quality is not A8-worthy.
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The D4 headlights would be quite expensive. I had one replaced under warranty the dealer charged 2200 to replace it.
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