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HID Headlamp Conversion
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:28 pm
by YMJ
http://havinsdesigns.com/bulbtestsdatav2.pdf
This paper is for bikes really, but the application is pretty relevant to any classic car/bike with an old fashioned dynamo/alternator power output. Interesting stuff
Re: HID Headlamp Conversion
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:43 am
by mk1coopers
From this year I think HID conversions are now an MOT fail if not fitted with self leveling and headlight washers
Re: HID Headlamp Conversion
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:53 am
by youngres
This is a proposed requirement for self levelling and washers for HID 'replacement' lights which are fitted as an after market extra. This isn't an MOT rule yet for this year - but you can bet it soon will be. So I'd think twice about investing in HID lights for your Mini.
Re: HID Headlamp Conversion
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:10 am
by Vegard
In Norway it is already an MOT-failure and so it should be.
Re: HID Headlamp Conversion
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:59 am
by YMJ
The factory self levellers on the Skoda don't appear to self level at all - I'm getting flashed all the time*!
*insert humorous response here