This Audi A3 8L Pre-facelift retrofit kit contains everything you need to swap your old, blacked-out single-xenon (low-beam xenon only) projectors for powerful new bi-xenon (both low- and high-beam xenon) projectors. Using the exact same mounting points, it makes retrofitting quick and easy. And, most importantly, it will take your A3 to the next level – just check out the test pictures! This is way beyond what the majority of OEM projectors can achieve.
Of course, with the Mini H1 being such a common retrofit, there are plenty of cheap kits on the market, many of which are claiming superiority by labelling themselves version 6.0, 7.0, etc. But names are pointless here; what matters is the actual output, so we’ll let the test pictures speak for themselves.
You get what you pay for.
Retrofitlab’s Mini H1 series are without question the most popular bi-xenon designs in our range, and for good reason. Because they have an amazing light output! The Mini H1 Primo is our original design. It provides a dazzling light output unmatched by most OEM projectors. Yet, this is the more basic of the two models. The Ultimo is our new Mini H1 design. Going beyond even the Mini H1 Primo, it offers a further 20-25% improvement in light output! In addition to its superior reflector, the Ultimo also features improvements such as a rock-solid threaded bulb mount and an alloy steel lock nut. For a side-by-side comparison of the Mini H1 Primo and the Mini H1 Ultimo, check out this video. You can select the Ultimo or the Primo in the options menu above. No matter which model you pick, you will enjoy crystal-clear 2.5 lenses, bulb colour temperatures ranging from 4300K to 6500K and a wide low beam with a bright hotspot and sharp cutoff. The high beams are like the sun – truly impressive for a projector this compact.
Such a light output would not be possible without efficient ballasts. If you’re happy with the ballasts that you’ve already got, simply leave them in place. Alternatively, add a set of our Aharon digital 35W ballasts to your order. The Aharon ballast has – as opposed to many other aftermarket units – been tested to generate a full 35W. It comes in a rugged and extremely compact housing perfect for retrofitting, and its in-wire starter warms xenon bulbs in as little as five seconds. The Aharon ballast is also Canbus-proof, so you won’t get any bulb failure readings on your display. Please be advised, the input is a 9006 type connector, OEM ballasts usually have different input connectors. So you will need to find the Positive and Negative wire which are used for the low beam signal to connect to the input of the ballast. Also mounting will be different. So this requires some DIY. A high beam splitter is also included, making for easy integration of the bi-xenon mechanism. With the Aharon ballasts and wiring, power supply is strong, steady and reliable. And because only the projector is replaced, the leveling system keeps working as original.
Lastly, we’re aware that you might have recently bought new bulbs for your existing setup (and found that it didn’t resolve your lighting issue), but any such bulbs are unfortunately not compatible with this upgrade. That’s why this kit includes a set of brand new bulbs.
This complete Audi A3 8L Pre-facelift retrofit kit is inspected by our internal quality control prior to shipping and comes with a solid 2-year warranty. It also includes highly rated technical support from your lighting experts at Retrofitlab.com
Should you have any questions prior to purchase, please refer to our FAQ page or start a chat below. You can also download our free brightpaper on automotive lighting. Nothing beats making an educated decision!
We look forward to brightening your day (not to mention your night)!
Installation
This is a fairly straightforward retrofit that even complete novices can do, but those with more skills and experience will be quicker. Discounting removal and replacement of the headlights, you could expect the job to take anything from one to three hours.
Simply open the Audi A3 8L Pre-facelift headlights (they’re sealed with butyl, so that’s a quick job), mount the projectors and shrouds, and reseal. Done.
FAQ and DIY information
For general installation and DIY information, please check our FAQ and/or DIY pages.
FAQ for frequently asked questions, and answers :-), about products, product information ordering, shipping, returns, warranty, etc. You can find the FAQ PAGE HERE
DIY for Do It Yourself information about installation, product details etc. You can find the DIY PAGE HERE
Professional installation
This complete kit has been especially developed to enable retrofitting at home, saving you the cost of installation. However, should you prefer to have the kit installed by a professional? Check out LIST OF DEALERS / INSTALLERS
Please note that, for professional retrofits, you should order your Retrofitlab kit or parts directly from the workshop in question (it saves you money on shipping).
This customer video is intended to provide a general idea of the output and light pattern from a projector retrofit. It does not necessarily represent the exact setup in this product/kit, it's made with the Optimus TR mini with Osram bulbs
Worldwide Tracked shipping
We are based in Europe (the Netherlands) and we ship worldwide. So shipping to the United States, Australia, Canada etc. is not a problem at all.
All our orders have a track and trace / tracking code, so you can check the progress. The orders are processed by ourselves and send out from our own warehouse.
Delivery Time
We are known for our fast deliveries. All delivery times start when we have received your payment. The products that are in stock will normally be shipped within 1 working day. The shipping time varies based on the destination. Please check the estimated shipping (working) days and costs below. We ship directly from our warehouse in The Netherlands.
Shipping costs
Almost all of our orders will be shipped by tracked parcel shipping. We try to use the best option based on price, delivery speed and service. Most of our shipments are shipped with UPS, sometimes we also use DPD or PostNL.
You can find the shipping costs and shipping times for parcel shipping for inside and outside the EU in the table below.
| Zone | Countries | Price | Working days est. delivery |
| Domestic - UPS | The Netherlands | € 7,99 | 1-2 |
| EUR 1 - UPS | Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg | € 10,98 | 2-3 |
| EUR 2 - UPS | Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden | € 14,98 | 3-5 |
| EUR 3 - UPS | United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland | € 17,49 | 3-6 |
| Rest of Europe - UPS | € 19,98 | 5-7 | |
| US - UPS | United States | € 34,50 / ~$ 38 | 5-7 |
| Rest of the World - PostNL | € 35,95 | 10-12 |
Tracking shipments
When you choose parcel shipping, you can follow your shipment. You will receive an e-mail from us with a tracking code as soon as your order leaves our door.
Delivery
The carriers for parcel shipping choose their own schedule for deliveries. Remember that you need to be present at the delivery address during working days from 9 till 5 in order to receive your order. It remains your responsibility to make arrangements for the way that the order is received at the delivery address. Orders we sent by envelope will arrive, even if you are not at home.
UK prices, shipping and taxes
UK prices / taxes are based on the order amount. For more information please see this FAQ item: UK prices and taxes.
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