93' 90 CS headlights
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93' 90 CS headlights
Both of my headlight casings broke I am looking for a set of headlights for my 1993 Audi 90 and can't seem to find a place that sells anything other than replacement ones. Can anyone lead me in the right direction for some RS2 headlights or a different kind?
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Not much choice. You might be best off just grabbing some OEM units from a junkyard if a B4 is local to you.
They are new from the dealer for $342 each.
You could also go aftermarket with Depo's but search the forum, they often need some fit and finish work to install correctly.
You could also go to audifans or ask if anybody is parting out a 90 here and you could buy their used units for a fraction of the cost of new.
Unless the glass is broken or in your case the frame they are generally durable.
They are new from the dealer for $342 each.
You could also go aftermarket with Depo's but search the forum, they often need some fit and finish work to install correctly.
You could also go to audifans or ask if anybody is parting out a 90 here and you could buy their used units for a fraction of the cost of new.
Unless the glass is broken or in your case the frame they are generally durable.
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It is harsh to say the OEM Bosch are junk. They have thick glass, quality cutoff reflectors and a decent frame.
Depo's are glass and made in China right? The only reason people rave about depo's is they are new.
Sure the reflectors are shiny and the glass is clear and you would get the same thing with new Bosch units for 3x the price of course.
Sure if you can afford RS2 projectors they will be better but I don't plan on dropping some $1,500 bucks on headlights.
I have no trouble seeing where I am going at night so no need to spend any money.
I would be curious to see what Depo's look like after 18 years of wear and tear if they could even make it that long.
Depo's are glass and made in China right? The only reason people rave about depo's is they are new.
Sure the reflectors are shiny and the glass is clear and you would get the same thing with new Bosch units for 3x the price of course.
Sure if you can afford RS2 projectors they will be better but I don't plan on dropping some $1,500 bucks on headlights.
I have no trouble seeing where I am going at night so no need to spend any money.
I would be curious to see what Depo's look like after 18 years of wear and tear if they could even make it that long.
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how much you want to spend?
cos money -like everywhere else in life- limits your options.
brand new set (2 headlights, 2 clear corner lights) around $120
nice and not to nice B4 headlights from 160euro to 300euro
new from the stealer around $350 each.
rs2 around 450euro from germany + shipping.
cos money -like everywhere else in life- limits your options.
brand new set (2 headlights, 2 clear corner lights) around $120
nice and not to nice B4 headlights from 160euro to 300euro
new from the stealer around $350 each.
rs2 around 450euro from germany + shipping.
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Your choice is limited by how much you want to spend then.
Get a OEM set from somebody parting out, pay full price or go with an aftermarket brand which might look good as they are brand new but might not last as long due to being inferior.
I have read in many places and somebody might back me up here that Depo's do not have the best fit and finish and although basically plug and play might need some slight modification to work better.
If you want to take the time and effort to make them work they will, that is up to you.
I can't say I've seen any other route to go unless you have deep pockets and want the RS2 projectors.
Get a OEM set from somebody parting out, pay full price or go with an aftermarket brand which might look good as they are brand new but might not last as long due to being inferior.
I have read in many places and somebody might back me up here that Depo's do not have the best fit and finish and although basically plug and play might need some slight modification to work better.
If you want to take the time and effort to make them work they will, that is up to you.
I can't say I've seen any other route to go unless you have deep pockets and want the RS2 projectors.
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I thought about getting the euros from audibits, but quess what?
They are 18 years old too.
The OEM problems seem to be either cracked or road blasted glass (you can get new lenses from Ebay)
Or
The chrome reflector either comes off the metal part, or the plastic trim. Cracks in the glass speed that process up.
I am kicking around rechroming the bits inside the headlight. Like, take it to a chrome shop and let them recrome it. I wonder whether chroming is the same as the reflector? Chrome wont take the heat from the bulb? The plastic trim ring is far enough away to withstand it, i would think.
Anyway, just been kicking this around. You can get headlights with cracked lenses for free all day long at junkyards. easy enough to take these apart. Not sure how the levelor is connected to the reflector though...
They are 18 years old too.
The OEM problems seem to be either cracked or road blasted glass (you can get new lenses from Ebay)
Or
The chrome reflector either comes off the metal part, or the plastic trim. Cracks in the glass speed that process up.
I am kicking around rechroming the bits inside the headlight. Like, take it to a chrome shop and let them recrome it. I wonder whether chroming is the same as the reflector? Chrome wont take the heat from the bulb? The plastic trim ring is far enough away to withstand it, i would think.
Anyway, just been kicking this around. You can get headlights with cracked lenses for free all day long at junkyards. easy enough to take these apart. Not sure how the levelor is connected to the reflector though...