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CT/NY Meet - Sunday, 3/18/12

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Decided to create a separate thread here as it seemed more appropriate given this is a GTG. Here is the original thread: http://www.a5oc.com/forums/s5-performance-mods/20136-pics-quick-meet-up-2.html

Suggested start time of 10AM at the northbound Mobil station/rest stop just over the CT/NY border on the Merritt Parkway. Map:

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Anyone want to bring bagels or something similar? Coffee?

I'm happy to make any VAG-COM changes people need and then after hanging out for awhile, we could head-out for some fun on the Merritt. Looking forward to it!
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Haha well its not like they make S5'S in too many colors, But i hear ya! How did your HID fogs come out? Ive been looking for some legit ones but all i can find are some cheap ones on Ebay that i really dont trust....
I got a 6000k 35w HID kit. They look nice and I like them so far, for now, as long as they are working lol. I have yet to see or hear of a good brand, and they always seem to be hit or miss and very unpredictable. The first 8k hid kit I tried didn't even turn on and fire the bulbs up. Ive tried cheap ones, expensive ones , not so expensive ones, all pretty much seem to be the same Japanese crap all rebranded with different labels. Usually people get the kits for dirt cheap and sell them for a huge profit.

If you do try an hid kit, I would just get the cheapest one you can buy on eBay or something, that way when they burn out your not as mad and didn't waste as much money, maybe pick up a second kit for spare bulbs ballasts. 55w hid kits are brighter, but generate a lot more heat than the 35 Wat kits which are still very bright..though less likely to cause the damage as Scott described..still doesn't mean things can't happen, but I haven't really heard of anyone having melting problems with 35 watt ...

if you don't need them for the greater light output, just mainly for looks/color to match the led drls, just get the Hoen halogen fog bulbs and skip the headache and aggravation.
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I got a 6000k 35w HID kit. They look nice and I like them so far, for now, as long as they are working lol. I have yet to see or hear of a good brand, and they always seem to be hit or miss and very unpredictable. The first 8k hid kit I tried didn't even turn on and fire the bulbs up. Ive tried cheap ones, expensive ones , not so expensive ones, all pretty much seem to be the same Japanese crap all rebranded with different labels. Usually people get the kits for dirt cheap and sell them for a huge profit.

If you do try an hid kit, I would just get the cheapest one you can buy on eBay or something, that way when they burn out your not as mad and didn't waste as much money, maybe pick up a second kit for spare bulbs ballasts. 55w hid kits are brighter, but generate a lot more heat than the 35 Wat kits which are still very bright..though less likely to cause the damage as Scott described..still doesn't mean things can't happen, but I haven't really heard of anyone having melting problems with 35 watt ...

if you don't need them for the greater light output, just mainly for looks/color to match the led drls, just get the Hoen halogen fog bulbs and skip the headache and aggravation.
Great info thanks alot Vinny, let us know in a few weeks how the HID fogs are working! do you have any links or any idea where to get those hoen halogen fog bulbs? matching my drls is basically all I want.

thanks again
Great info thanks alot Vinny, let us know in a few weeks how the HID fogs are working! do you have any links or any idea where to get those hoen halogen fog bulbs? matching my drls is basically all I want.

thanks again
Yea definitely go with the Hoen then, I needed something brighter..

I'm not sure where you can get them though since I never really looked into purchasing them.. Try doing a search on the forums and I'm sure you'll come across a link.. Check ecs tuning, they may carry them
Yea definitely go with the Hoen then, I needed something brighter..

I'm not sure where you can get them though since I never really looked into purchasing them.. Try doing a search on the forums and I'm sure you'll come across a link.. Check ecs tuning, they may carry them
Thanks man.
Thanks man.
I may still have my Hoens from when I did the HID conversion. Will look tonight...
My son is going to be 12 this june
My son is going to be 12 this june
Great Age, He should start appreciating Dads car soon if he's not in love with it already!
I may still have my Hoens from when I did the HID conversion. Will look tonight...
Thanks Derek, Let me know how much you want for them if you still have em, I will grab them from you this Sunday.
***Lime Rock Car Show***

Not sure if you guys have a Facebook or not, But here is a link for a great car show June 22nd & 23rd @ The Lime Rock Raceway State Park up in Northern,CT. This would also be another great GTG, Always planning ahead!


https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/247194148707230/247657195327592/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity
Thanks Derek, Let me know how much you want for them if you still have em, I will grab them from you this Sunday.
No charge for a fellow petrolhead!
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No charge for a fellow petrolhead!
Thanks Derek thats very kind of you!
Will anyone be able to bring a VAG-COM cable to the meet on Sunday??
I believe bb is going to bring one
Looks like were going to be blessed with Amazing weather as well!!!!
Mini-detail day on Saturday!
Good idea! Just ordered these Wolfgang products i was reffered to try out by Mopsta, What do you like using for your detailing?
Good idea! Just ordered these Wolfgang products i was reffered to try out by Mopsta, What do you like using for your detailing?
P21S for as long as I can wax monthly and then once it is too cold, I switch to Zaino. Likely going to try the Wolfgang products this year...
Gonna try to meet up. Has anyone specified which side were meeting on? Northbound or south??
Northbound. It is larger
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