Headlights on my '85 5000S are not very bright...
09-24-2001, 06:31 AM
#2
New Member
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I use PIAA bulbs
Headlights are a weak spot with the 5000 S. On my 1986 5000 S I put in the PIAA Super Whites. A little better, but not a lot. Bulb replacement is easy. If you have any problems, let me know.
09-25-2001, 02:53 AM
#3
AudiWorld Super User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 7,274
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Not much you can do with the crappy DOT lights...
the problem with the DOT lights are the crappy reflectors and inadequate light dispersal of the lense pattern. If you were to put in a higher wattage bulb you would technically have more light output but you would not be able to broadcast it correctly. So there is no potential gains in even bothering with a brighter bulb in the DOT lights...
Only way to go for better lighting is with a nice set of driving lights or a set of expensive Euro's lights...
HTH!
Steve Ankney
88 5000
Michigan
Only way to go for better lighting is with a nice set of driving lights or a set of expensive Euro's lights...
HTH!
Steve Ankney
88 5000
Michigan
03-23-2002, 04:40 PM
#4
New Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Not much you can do with the crappy DOT lights...
check out HELLA lighting --- they have replacement buckets that might work and you could install H4 80/110w bulbs -- they would need a relay system to prvent the wiring from melting ---good luck!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sk88erguy
Audi Original "S" Cars
5
03-23-2006 07:37 PM
UrSoccer_mobile®
Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
9
11-14-2003 06:56 PM
jcsuperstar
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
4
03-06-2003 06:04 PM
