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#476420 11/08/02 08:18 PM
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Here are two quick pictures of my new HIDs and Audi Sidemarkers. Whatcha think?





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NICE! How hard were the HIDs to rig up? Are the side markers clear? I like.
Nice quote in the sig, btw.


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Originally posted by Derk2000:
NICE! How hard were the HIDs to rig up? Are the side markers clear? I like.
Nice quote in the sig, btw.


HIDs were a pain at first, but that's because I blew 2 fuses checking the polarity of them and had to buy 15 amp fuses over the 7.5 stock ones. I couldn't get in touch with their tech support or email yesterday, so I was rather frustrated at them. Sidemarkers are clear with an amber bulb. Only about 15 dollars each for them. Installation took about an hour for them. Hardest part was wiring them. Thx for the compliments .


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I had the same problems with the Stage II's, damn fuses, but they look like this now. . .


The diffraction is annoying though. . .like the side markers. . .

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and a lighthouse light ontop of your car?? CUSTOM\
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They aren't "hot" are they?


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I went through about 6 fuses before it hit me that I should change the stock ones out with higher rated fuses. I'm using 20A. Sucks you can't use your fogs anymore huh?


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Originally posted by Wthermans:
Originally posted by Derk2000:
NICE! How hard were the HIDs to rig up? Are the side markers clear? I like.
Nice quote in the sig, btw.


HIDs were a pain at first, but that's because I blew 2 fuses checking the polarity of them and had to buy 15 amp fuses over the 7.5 stock ones. I couldn't get in touch with their tech support or email yesterday, so I was rather frustrated at them. Sidemarkers are clear with an amber bulb. Only about 15 dollars each for them. Installation took about an hour for them. Hardest part was wiring them. Thx for the compliments .


You are running a risk of fire unless you rewired. The headlamp wiring looks pretty thin. A 15 (or 20) amp could allow the insulation to melt (IMO). After you have the headlights on for a little bit, I would see if the wires are hot. Just putting in larger fuses (if that is what you did) is asking for a meltdown. Not saying it will happen, but it is better to be careful. Underhood fires are not fun...



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they listed in their manual that many cars require the 15amp fuse. If it melts my wiring, then it falls back to them.


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oh boy. you guys are seriously making me think of my next mod being HID's/Piaa Ambers....

damn you guys....damn you guys.


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