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Re: would this work as a upgrade to hids
« Reply #15 on: 31 December 2008, 10:34:02 »
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the leveling system just attaches to the wishbone .......

Front wishbone & rear near side radius arm. :y
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Re: would this work as a upgrade to hids
« Reply #16 on: 31 December 2008, 14:54:44 »
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Utterly illegal though....

What about fitting them as upgrade to main beams on existing HID system?  Only downside delay in firing up?
To use HIDs as main beam, they need to be on all the time, and use shutters.  Strike time and bulb life prevent being able to switch on when needed.
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Re: would this work as a upgrade to hids
« Reply #17 on: 31 December 2008, 14:56:51 »
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Utterly illegal though....

What about fitting them as upgrade to main beams on existing HID system?  Only downside delay in firing up?
To use HIDs as main beam, they need to be on all the time, and use shutters.  Strike time and bulb life prevent being able to switch on when needed.

Thought that would be the answer :y
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Re: would this work as a upgrade to hids
« Reply #18 on: 31 December 2008, 14:57:07 »
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Utterly illegal though....


And very little chance of being caught provided you keep the glass clean
Chap I spoke to from DfT a few months back did say they were planning a clampdown due to the influx of cheap aftermarket kits that are usually poorly adjusted and cause glare due to wrong lenses, no washing etc
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Re: would this work as a upgrade to hids
« Reply #19 on: 31 December 2008, 15:40:28 »
i need to be on the right side of the law because were i work it would be embarassing to be caught.... :-X
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Re: would this work as a upgrade to hids
« Reply #20 on: 31 December 2008, 16:42:20 »
Didn't they fit estates with rear self levelling?
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Re: would this work as a upgrade to hids
« Reply #21 on: 31 December 2008, 16:50:39 »
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Didn't they fit estates with rear self levelling?
is different system not same as self leveling for lights, still need to fit sensors on  front and rear wishbones
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Re: would this work as a upgrade to hids
« Reply #22 on: 31 December 2008, 18:58:34 »
I have fitted a similar kit to my fog lights with 6000k bulbs and a 4 led side light bulb,so now have a fairly uniform colour when all illuminated...didn,t try a HID upgrade on main beam for reasons mentioned earlier.
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Re: would this work as a upgrade to hids
« Reply #23 on: 31 December 2008, 20:04:43 »
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Re: would this work as a upgrade to hids
« Reply #24 on: 31 December 2008, 20:05:09 »
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Didn't they fit estates with rear self levelling?
is different system not same as self leveling for lights, still need to fit sensors on  front and rear wishbones
Suspension levelling is enough to appease the law.
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Re: would this work as a upgrade to hids
« Reply #25 on: 31 December 2008, 22:55:54 »
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i need to be on the right side of the law because were i work it would be embarassing to be caught.... :-X

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Re: would this work as a upgrade to hids
« Reply #26 on: 01 January 2009, 17:40:25 »
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thanx for the help guys , i stay rural and the headlight on the car at the min are as bright as a candle in a power outage. :-X :-*


Don't dazzle anyone and who would know?

Just come across this. Not sure if this would be of any use

http://pistonheads.com/sales/833880.htm
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