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It doesn't, I'm going to retro fit. As long as they are aligned properly they will not dazzle other road users.
You will need washers and self levelling too. And...they absolutely WILL dazzle...it's not about alignment but the design of the reflectors and the fact you do not have clear lenses...need I go on?
Thats very odd, as I've retro fitted probably over 30 cars and motorbikes with HID, not one has had headlight washers, self leveling and NONE have dazzled, all have had alignment set on MOT testers HL alignment equipment all HAVE passed subsequent MOT's and have also when pulled over for roadside inspections by VOSA/DVSA checking teams I've not been issued a notice or had headlights commented on.
Get them aligned correctly is all I will say
Some very misinformed and delusional posts here.....
......Because the test requires that vehicles equipped with said items have to be working at time of test IF equipped. Seeing as a retrofitted car with HIDs doesn't have said items equipped, the car won't need them to pass the MOT.
def90cars said:And of course must be of an appropriate colour. i.e. not too "blue". Some cars with factory HID did not have washers - depends on how long you go back.
Have you had confirmation of the fact that you have never dazzled anyone? I bet not! So... you are one of the inconsiderate t*****s frequently blinding oncoming drivers but couldn't give a **** then.
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/167834-why-you-shouldnt-fit-aftermarket-hid-kits.html
Yep, I believe it's something like 5000k and under being legal (4300k is OEM) anything higher than 5000k would be a fail however, I've seen some right dodgy ones pass
Personally I really don't give a flying F what people think about should I or should I not fit HID, I do what I like, if my car or bike fails an MOT due to them fitted then I'll consider changing my ways. There are far too many other major issues on the road to make wrong lights a big concern, too many stuck up idiot drivers who think they are in the right, know everything but couldn't pass their test if needed to retake it again, but still they think they are the next Lewis Hamilton in their own tiny brains
LOL, living up to your screen name I see, another happy pill I think :bannana: NEVER to my knowledge been flashed due to running with dipped beam, only when I forget to turn from main to dip have I been flashed and I deserved it then
I totally agree, always fit 4300k, higher rating turns blue but gives less light output on the tarmac.
Personally. I hate HIDs with a passion as there is a tendency for the driver to think it is a "Barry boy" way to get xenon looking headlights when in fact when fitted to normal headlights you're just annoying other road users.
Don't be of those guys.
HIDs are Xenons...just different ways of saying the same thing.
There must have been a W203 factory xenon option? These are probably the best headlamp units for your cause. You can upgrade the bulbs if needs be
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