Audi A6 retro - help needed.
05-28-2009, 12:30 AM
#1
Audi A6 retro - help needed.
GOAL:
to be done with my retrofit, at the very latest, by the end of July. here's my tools so far:
A6 bi-xenon projectors.
plug-and-play HID kit.
wiring harness from www.theretrofitsource.com.
very simple, very novice.
it would be helpful to see what other people used for shrouds and bezels.
i also plan on adding eagle eyes or CCFLs to my retro for a really sick job.
if anyone knows of (or wouldn't mind posting) a write-up for A6 bi-x's in 4th gen housings, please let me know! thanks!
-tyler
EDIT: I will be updating this post semi-regularly to let everyone know how far along i am in the retro. just found out i'm the first person in my area to do an HID retrofit! at least, noone at tonight's meet knows of anyone. here's my progress:
1. Got my projectors and kit from TSoprano. DONE.
2. Had to modify the igniter clips on the A6's, eBay ballasts aren't 100% with fitment. DONE.
3. Wired everything up for a test run, works beautifully! DONE.
4. Buy wiring harness from www.theretrofitsource.com. DONE.
Up next: (May have all this done by Friday...
Ok...probably not, but I might as well try!)
- Buy supplies/hardware needed for retro.
- Get started with retrofitting!
to be done with my retrofit, at the very latest, by the end of July. here's my tools so far:
A6 bi-xenon projectors.
plug-and-play HID kit.
wiring harness from www.theretrofitsource.com.
very simple, very novice.
it would be helpful to see what other people used for shrouds and bezels.
i also plan on adding eagle eyes or CCFLs to my retro for a really sick job.
if anyone knows of (or wouldn't mind posting) a write-up for A6 bi-x's in 4th gen housings, please let me know! thanks!
-tyler
EDIT: I will be updating this post semi-regularly to let everyone know how far along i am in the retro. just found out i'm the first person in my area to do an HID retrofit! at least, noone at tonight's meet knows of anyone. here's my progress:
1. Got my projectors and kit from TSoprano. DONE.
2. Had to modify the igniter clips on the A6's, eBay ballasts aren't 100% with fitment. DONE.
3. Wired everything up for a test run, works beautifully! DONE.
4. Buy wiring harness from www.theretrofitsource.com. DONE.
Up next: (May have all this done by Friday...
Ok...probably not, but I might as well try!)- Buy supplies/hardware needed for retro.
- Get started with retrofitting!
Last edited by tyler5619; 05-31-2009 at 08:46 AM.
05-28-2009, 06:37 AM
#3
Before anyone calls 
i have searched for literally 4 hours. i'm looking for a full, detailed write-up on how to retrofit the A6 bixenon projectors into our 4th gen housings.
i saw several "general" write-ups, but nothing i found greatly helpful. and yes, i've checked HIDplanet, but nobody has a write-up on a 4th gen maxima there.
i need several pics! this is my first go-around, and i want to be as thorough as possible. i have until the end of july to get where i want to be with this project, but the sooner i get started, the better!
GOAL:
here's my tools so far:
A6 bi-xenon projectors
plug-and-play HID kit.
very simple, very novice.
it would be helpful to see what other people used for shrouds and bezels. i also plan on adding eagle eyes or CCFLs to my retro for a really sick job.
if anyone knows of (or wouldn't mind posting) a write-up for A6 bi-x's in 4th gen housings, please let me know! thanks!
-tyler
i have searched for literally 4 hours. i'm looking for a full, detailed write-up on how to retrofit the A6 bixenon projectors into our 4th gen housings.
i saw several "general" write-ups, but nothing i found greatly helpful. and yes, i've checked HIDplanet, but nobody has a write-up on a 4th gen maxima there.
i need several pics! this is my first go-around, and i want to be as thorough as possible. i have until the end of july to get where i want to be with this project, but the sooner i get started, the better!
GOAL:
here's my tools so far:
A6 bi-xenon projectors
plug-and-play HID kit.
very simple, very novice.
it would be helpful to see what other people used for shrouds and bezels. i also plan on adding eagle eyes or CCFLs to my retro for a really sick job.
if anyone knows of (or wouldn't mind posting) a write-up for A6 bi-x's in 4th gen housings, please let me know! thanks!
-tyler
Most have posted up their parts, and a couple of pics of the modded housings with cutoff shots but not a step by step how to.
Some things you just have to figure out on your on and learn from research and experience.
Yeah, but he didnt do a retro in 4th gen housings. His setup was a complete headlight swap. Nor did he do a full detailed write up. In fact, theres only a post or two that actually had pics of his finsihed setup.
Last edited by Flava_24/7; 05-28-2009 at 06:42 AM.
05-28-2009, 10:34 AM
#4
Not sure there is a full detailed step by step write up with tons of pics for any retro. Ive never seen one.
Most have posted up their parts, and a couple of pics of the modded housings with cutoff shots but not a step by step how to.
Some things you just have to figure out on your on and learn from research and experience.
Most have posted up their parts, and a couple of pics of the modded housings with cutoff shots but not a step by step how to.
Some things you just have to figure out on your on and learn from research and experience.
i could be wrong though...like i said i'm a novice lol
05-28-2009, 10:55 AM
#5
Finding a bezel to fit just requires knowing what size the lens is and go from there.
You need to do more research.
The A6 projector is a Hella E55 projector with a 3" lens, same one used in the 04-06 Maximas.
Now search for E55 projectors.......
Last edited by Flava_24/7; 05-28-2009 at 11:29 AM.
05-28-2009, 11:34 AM
#6
You don't need to trim the projectors (like the FX35) and like Flava says .... gotta trim a little at a time and keep test fitting. It's a time consuming process and you have to use your imagination when it comes to finding bezels. People have used everything from kitchen bowls (cut out the center of a metal bowl) to standard resessed (? spelling lol) light fixtures.
When I did my retro, I posted a thread asking what others used for bezels, got several responses. IIRC, the thread title was "which bezel did you use" .... search is your friend.
Also ... you mentioned a 'p n p' kit ... you can do that, but you're much better off making (or I can make you) a harness with relays and fuses. It will prolong the life of your ballasts and give you protection against burning up a non-fused ballast. A few weeks ago (can't recall the member, sorry) a member posted about leaving his lights on, needed a jump, and blew his ballasts - stock p n p set up.
Just a bit of a heads up to be carefull.
05-28-2009, 05:24 PM
#8
You don't need to trim the projectors (like the FX35) and like Flava says .... gotta trim a little at a time and keep test fitting. It's a time consuming process and you have to use your imagination when it comes to finding bezels. People have used everything from kitchen bowls (cut out the center of a metal bowl) to standard resessed (? spelling lol) light fixtures.
When I did my retro, I posted a thread asking what others used for bezels, got several responses. IIRC, the thread title was "which bezel did you use" .... search is your friend.
Also ... you mentioned a 'p n p' kit ... you can do that, but you're much better off making (or I can make you) a harness with relays and fuses. It will prolong the life of your ballasts and give you protection against burning up a non-fused ballast. A few weeks ago (can't recall the member, sorry) a member posted about leaving his lights on, needed a jump, and blew his ballasts - stock p n p set up.
Just a bit of a heads up to be carefull.OP, you don't need a full detailed write-up, just search around HIDPlanet if you haven't already. You will be able to get some mounting techniques, wiring diagrams, and the like. Then create a plan, then follow it.
Good luck!
05-28-2009, 07:54 PM
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Go to HIDPlanet.com forums Vehicle retro database
and scroll down to Maxima Retrofit section. There's a bunch of 4th gen write ups that are helpful..
and scroll down to Maxima Retrofit section. There's a bunch of 4th gen write ups that are helpful..
05-28-2009, 10:11 PM
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Any updates with this one? I am also thinking of doing a retrofit HID conversion on my Maxima.
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05-28-2009, 10:14 PM
#11
wow, i can't believe i didn't already know this. this makes EVERYTHING so much easier! i didn't see that on HIDPlanet. Thanks!!!
thanks for your input! i figured that would be helpful, but it's way too much work for me, lol... how much would you charge for that? and yeah, i saw that thread, but i never leave my lights on haha
thank you so much! i am good at writing up plans, i'm just not where i want to be with resources. i am addicted to HIDPlanet, but never figured everything out...at least until...
wow! i have never seen this. that is fantastic! i should have everything i need to know now.
THANK YOU SO MUCH, everyone, for your help. i can't wait to have this done and post a finished product. possibly even a write-up!
Go to HIDPlanet.com forums Vehicle retro database
and scroll down to Maxima Retrofit section. There's a bunch of 4th gen write ups that are helpful..
and scroll down to Maxima Retrofit section. There's a bunch of 4th gen write ups that are helpful..
THANK YOU SO MUCH, everyone, for your help. i can't wait to have this done and post a finished product. possibly even a write-up!
05-29-2009, 08:57 PM
#12
wow, i can't believe i didn't already know this. this makes EVERYTHING so much easier! i didn't see that on HIDPlanet. Thanks!!!
thanks for your input! i figured that would be helpful, but it's way too much work for me, lol... how much would you charge for that? and yeah, i saw that thread, but i never leave my lights on haha
thank you so much! i am good at writing up plans, i'm just not where i want to be with resources. i am addicted to HIDPlanet, but never figured everything out...at least until...
wow! i have never seen this. that is fantastic! i should have everything i need to know now.
THANK YOU SO MUCH, everyone, for your help. i can't wait to have this done and post a finished product. possibly even a write-up!
thanks for your input! i figured that would be helpful, but it's way too much work for me, lol... how much would you charge for that? and yeah, i saw that thread, but i never leave my lights on haha
thank you so much! i am good at writing up plans, i'm just not where i want to be with resources. i am addicted to HIDPlanet, but never figured everything out...at least until...
wow! i have never seen this. that is fantastic! i should have everything i need to know now.
THANK YOU SO MUCH, everyone, for your help. i can't wait to have this done and post a finished product. possibly even a write-up!
05-30-2009, 11:10 PM
#13
anyone know how to use an old 9004 bulb to make a wiring harness for the ballasts?
i want to make it so that i can plug the bulb base into the OEM wiring harness, but have the bulb hacked to where it supplies power to the ballast and biX solenoid. is this okay to do? i know it's recommended to use fuses and relays, but can i get away with this?
i want to make it so that i can plug the bulb base into the OEM wiring harness, but have the bulb hacked to where it supplies power to the ballast and biX solenoid. is this okay to do? i know it's recommended to use fuses and relays, but can i get away with this?
05-30-2009, 11:52 PM
#14
anyone know how to use an old 9004 bulb to make a wiring harness for the ballasts?
i want to make it so that i can plug the bulb base into the OEM wiring harness, but have the bulb hacked to where it supplies power to the ballast and biX solenoid. is this okay to do? i know it's recommended to use fuses and relays, but can i get away with this?
i want to make it so that i can plug the bulb base into the OEM wiring harness, but have the bulb hacked to where it supplies power to the ballast and biX solenoid. is this okay to do? i know it's recommended to use fuses and relays, but can i get away with this?
05-31-2009, 07:31 AM
#15
You really should fuse the harness .... it could potentialy save your ballast in the future. Also, Coolsaber is right, just buy a male 9004 end. (the female end is what you plug the bulb into - stock harness)
There's a reason to use relays and fuses, it's not just for looks.
There's a reason to use relays and fuses, it's not just for looks.
05-31-2009, 08:37 AM
#16
alright cool. i just bought a wiring harness from www.theretrofitsource.com complete with fuses, relays, stickers, lol...the works.
05-31-2009, 06:49 PM
#17
You really should fuse the harness .... it could potentialy save your ballast in the future. Also, Coolsaber is right, just buy a male 9004 end. (the female end is what you plug the bulb into - stock harness)
There's a reason to use relays and fuses, it's not just for looks.
There's a reason to use relays and fuses, it's not just for looks.
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