The Audi A4 S4 B6 8E is renowned as a very solid car, setting the standard for the later A4 B7 8E model as well as for the Seat Exeo. It remained in production between 2001 and 2004. The lighting technology used in this car is however more than 15 years old today.
Factory-fitted options included H7/H7 halogen, D12S/H7 single-xenon and D1S/H7 bi-xenon headlights, all made by Valeo.
The halogen version features a 2.5-inch H7 reflector, which produces an average light beam even when new. In many cases, its light output has been further compromised as bulb heat and general ageing cause the reflective layer to peel off.
The single-xenon setup features a 2.5-inch projector, the bi-xenon setup features a 3.0-inch projector, both designed in the late 90s. These projectors are known to lose their reflective layer right to the point where they become black inside, causing dangerously low light output.
Needless to say, buying new or used original headlights for your Audi A4 B6 is not recommended. But there is fortunately no need for that. Whether your car was factory-fitted with H7/H7 halogen, D1S/H7 single-xenon or D1S/H7 bi-xenon headlights, there are upgrade kits that will fit inside your existing headlights.
These complete retrofit kits not only provide you with superior brightness and durability; they are also more affordable than average Audi A4 B6 xenon headlights with bulbs and ballasts, and since all components are brand new, they come with a 2-year warranty. Additional benefits over OEM headlights include Canbus-proof designs and effortless halogen-to-xenon conversions. What’s more, the levelling systems will work without any adjustments to the headlight connectors, and you can use any ballasts that you might already own to save further on xenon upgrades.
No matter which retrofit upgrade kit you pick, you will improve the light output considerably, making for safer and more enjoyable driving. And, of course, your Audi A4 B6 will look awesome with the luxurious bright light of the latest xenon technology.
