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Matty H
Ready for SVA
Joined: Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:11 pm Posts: 317 GTM: Libra
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HID Headlights
Been looking at fitting a set of HID lamps to my Libra which has the first generation front end. Are the kits legal I have seen kits where you put just lamps into your current headlamp and also kits with all new projector units. Standard lamp type http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SLIM-HID-CONV ... 33611eb2e1With new projectors http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HID-XENON-PRO ... 2eb617be81Thanks Matty
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Mon Jul 04, 2011 12:18 pm |
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minitici
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:45 am Posts: 189 Location: Scotland [GTMOC 1190] GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: HID Headlights
_________________ 1967 Cox GTM; 1970 GTM Coupe, Lancia GTM Spaceframe , 1997 Rossa Mk2 (Two is never enough!)
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Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:03 pm |
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Matty H
Ready for SVA
Joined: Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:11 pm Posts: 317 GTM: Libra
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Re: HID Headlights
Will have to look at upgrade lamps instead then. Like these http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=111Matty
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Mon Jul 04, 2011 8:42 pm |
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Steve Shield
Ready for SVA
Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:46 pm Posts: 302
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Re: HID Headlights
Technically after market HID conversions are illegal -- the EU regs state that any HID system should have wash/wipe and a system to automatically level the lamps -- usually a system on the rear suspension that senses the attitude of the vehicle and operates a small motor on the headlamp to level it up. In reallity I think its down to your MoT man and if your lamps are correctly aligned you'll probably be OK -- best to check before shelling out the cash.
Most of the dazzle merchants out on the road seem to be hi spec Mercs etc that have an auto system but it doesn't seem to be work that well in practice.
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Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:27 pm |
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West
Admin, and Coupe Nutter
Joined: Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:34 pm Posts: 1762 Location: In the workshop GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: HID Headlights
from a discussion on another forum but the information is a little poor out there but from what i understood.
It is illegal fit an aftermarket kit if the car came with an option of HID, and requires wash and self leveling, but if the car never had them as an option you can retro fit them wihout these systems.
It is a minefield and not very clear with what apears to be many loopholes.
Many people do fit aftermarket kits and not have a problem. My advice is be sensible, MOT testers can fail you on the colour of the bulbs as this is more of an issue than HID some bulbs are ridiculous and are purple i.e 8000K rating, 5000K is white and about maxiumum light output, 6000K is starting to go blue and shortly after this light output starts to drop quickly the more purple/blue it gets.
Neil
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realscamp
Part built GTM
Joined: Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:37 am Posts: 106 Location: somerset GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: HID Headlights
I have these on my coupe , with angel eye lights , they are outstanding
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Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:57 pm |
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gtmdriver
On the Road
Joined: Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:44 am Posts: 632 Location: Chester le Street
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Re: HID Headlights
I've got one on my Moto Guzzi.
I fitted it because the current draw is much less than a 60w filament bulb and the Guzzi charging system is marginal at best but as a bonus the light output is tremendous too.
_________________ GRP rules!
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