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jayy.cfg
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27th Dec 11 at 18:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ive lookd to see if there is any posts about this recently, cant see any so i was wondering is anyone orginasing a group by for this any time soon for the corsa b owners?

would like to know as interested as i would like some brighter lights on my car
Phillips_91
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=486341
Paul W
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27th Dec 11 at 19:50   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
As above, i'd definitely recommend MJ, he's a top bloke, he'll answer any questions you have and sort you out with exactly what you want

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Steve
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27th Dec 11 at 20:06   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
will fail mot as of 2012
Paul W
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Allegedly.

Change em over for MOT, put em back on after, takes all of 2 minutes.

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Steve
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i imagine with the new regs you may also place yourself in the position of getting hassle from the police more, bit like window tints
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True that. But i can imagine it being like every other piece of legislation that's a bit of a grey area. Tbh, i can't see what the issue is with them, apart from obviously twats that have the blue ones that aren't adjusted properly. I have 4300k and have them adjusted properly and never had any issues with people complaining or flashing me, not even had the police say anything about them the numerous times i've been stopped.

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jayy.cfg
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looking at a chart i see, it seems that 6k is more white than others so i was looking for a 6k setup or is that totally wrong, is the 8k the 1s with blue tints in?

so is it worth getting these?
even tho i no a mot'er that wud more likely turn a blind eye
kav
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i have 6k in my corsa and they are'nt blinding or too blue i would say they are the best of the selection
Rob E
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
will fail mot as of 2012


No they won't, it's Internet hype that says they will
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nope there was an article straight from the dft website with all the new changes to the mot, HID conversion were one of the most impartial changes listed
big eck
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4.3k is the best one to go for. I have the 6k in mine and it's a bit to blue.
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link to AA info

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/car-servicing-repair/mot-changes-2012.html

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Lighting

Products on the lens or light source that obviously reduce the light's intensity or change its colour will become a reason for failure – applies to front/rear position lamps, registration plate lamps, stop lamps, rear fog and direction indicators,

Headlight requirements are updated to take account of the particular characteristics of High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps.

HID headlights can cause dazzle if they are dirty or aimed too high so car manufacturers must fit headlamp cleaning and levelling systems. A car will fail if a mandatory headlamp cleaning or levelling system is missing, doesn't work or is obviously defective.

Vehicles fitted with aftermarket HID systems must also be fitted with properly working washer and levelling systems.

If a headlamp bulb is not seated correctly the resulting beam pattern will be indistinct and this will result in a test fail.


[Edited on 28-12-2011 by Steve]
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I fitted 55w 6000k hids on an e46 bm with projector lights and cleaners, but not self levelers as yet. Looks passable from outside, ill leave it like that for MOT
Rob E
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
link to AA info

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/car-servicing-repair/mot-changes-2012.html

quote:
Lighting

Products on the lens or light source that obviously reduce the light's intensity or change its colour will become a reason for failure – applies to front/rear position lamps, registration plate lamps, stop lamps, rear fog and direction indicators,

Headlight requirements are updated to take account of the particular characteristics of High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps.

HID headlights can cause dazzle if they are dirty or aimed too high so car manufacturers must fit headlamp cleaning and levelling systems. A car will fail if a mandatory headlamp cleaning or levelling system is missing, doesn't work or is obviously defective.

Vehicles fitted with aftermarket HID systems must also be fitted with properly working washer and levelling systems.

If a headlamp bulb is not seated correctly the resulting beam pattern will be indistinct and this will result in a test fail.


[Edited on 28-12-2011 by Steve]


Bastards, they changed the wording with regards to the working washer and levelling systems Last time I read it, it stated they may be fitted, not must be fitted
taylorboosh
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28th Dec 11 at 17:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just buy on ebay for 25 quid.. search bulb size and hid

 
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