"HID" Fog Lamps

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  • Pete_RS2
    S2Forum Maniac
    • Jul 2003
    • 800

    #1

    "HID" Fog Lamps

    I've just fitted these PIAA Plasma bulbs in my front fog lamps to try & get a closer match to the HID headlamps. It's not a perfect match but a lot better than the stock "yellow" I think.

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    '99 VW Passat VR5 Sport
  • Pete_RS2
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    • Jul 2003
    • 800

    #2
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    • jeroen
      S2Forum Enthusiast
      • Aug 2004
      • 100

      #3
      ah cool! so iv'e you would fit the plasma piaa in de dipped beam's instead of the xenon is would be less light than the xenon!

      and have you got the vagparts 6500K set in youre rs??

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      • Pete_RS2
        S2Forum Maniac
        • Jul 2003
        • 800

        #4
        Yes the HID kit came from VAGParts.

        I guess you could fit some H1 Plasma bulbs in the main beam. I don't think I'll bother though as I hardly ever use it.
        Now RS2'less

        '99 VW Passat VR5 Sport

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        • sal_s2
          S2Forum Extremist
          • Jul 2003
          • 1291
          • Country: United Kingdom

          #5
          They look good Pete

          Are they not available to buy in the uk?

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          • jeroen
            S2Forum Enthusiast
            • Aug 2004
            • 100

            #6
            but i maen the xenons are much better and worth the extra money??

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            • Pete_RS2
              S2Forum Maniac
              • Jul 2003
              • 800

              #7
              Cheers Sal. Yes they're available in the UK but they're non E-marked. I got them on eBay because they're about £20 dearer in Demon Tweeks.
              Now RS2'less

              '99 VW Passat VR5 Sport

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              • dan_b
                S2Forum Possessed
                • Sep 2003
                • 3670
                • Home: United Kingdom Current: England

                #8
                They're a pretty decent match. Might do this myself. Need new flog light lenses as well for me I think as mine are pretty gungy. Anyone know how much they cost from GSF?
                Ex S2 owner, now running around in an A4 Avant quattro...

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                • Pete_RS2
                  S2Forum Maniac
                  • Jul 2003
                  • 800

                  #9
                  Originally posted by jeroen
                  but i maen the xenons are much better and worth the extra money??
                  I think the light output would always be better with a genuine HID kit plus these Plasma bulbs are technically illegal for road use.
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                  • horvathg
                    S2Forum Maniac
                    • Dec 2003
                    • 556

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Pete_RS2
                    I think the light output would always be better with a genuine HID kit plus these Plasma bulbs are technically illegal for road use.
                    Pardon me please, but what is a plasma bulb?
                    Gabor

                    96 ABY coupe full except sunroof. With Porsche big red brakes, remapped ECU, xenon lights, RS2 MAF

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                    • Pete_RS2
                      S2Forum Maniac
                      • Jul 2003
                      • 800

                      #11
                      According to PIAA they have a "special gas mix and tube colour"

                      Here is a good explanation of what plasma is.
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                      • 4WheelDrifter
                        S2Forum Zealot
                        • Oct 2004
                        • 5773
                        • Country: Devon

                        #12
                        Nice one Pete.
                        They look the business!!
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                        • Fat Audi 80
                          Super Moderator
                          • Jan 2004
                          • 10547
                          • Country: England

                          #13
                          Very nice!

                          *adds that one to his list of mods*
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                          • horvathg
                            S2Forum Maniac
                            • Dec 2003
                            • 556

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Fat Audi 80
                            Very nice!

                            *adds that one to his list of mods*
                            I like it too. Could you please indicate how to look for it in the shops or what is on the box.
                            Gabor

                            96 ABY coupe full except sunroof. With Porsche big red brakes, remapped ECU, xenon lights, RS2 MAF

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                            • Pete_RS2
                              S2Forum Maniac
                              • Jul 2003
                              • 800

                              #15
                              See the eBay link at the start of this thread. There's a picture of the box there
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