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[paul.lovejoy]

 are you able to sucessfully fit a set of Hid headlights from a facelift elite to a facelift CD and would it pass an MOT in view that the CD does not have the sesors to self level the headlights

thanks Paul

[tunnie]

It be fully compliment, it would need the self levelling suspension and associate sensors + headlight washers plumbed in

[tunnie]

But to be honest, stick a decent set of blubs in projectors and they are not far off HID output

[paul.lovejoy]

thanks tunnie any suggestions on bulbs please

[RobG]

are you able to sucessfully fit a set of Hid headlights from a facelift elite to a facelift CD and would it pass an MOT in view that the CD does not have the sesors to self level the headlights

thanks Paul

Easy to fit, and yes it`ll pass the MOT as long as washers are fitted and you have adjustment capabilities, whether automatic or manual

[RobG]

thanks tunnie any suggestions on bulbs please

Osram Nightbreakers

[tunnie]

I used Osram Nightbreakers in the 2.2:

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/osram-night-breaker-plus-h1-two-bulbs

eBay is a much cheaper source, going from a 2.2 for best part of 7 years to a 3.2 Elite with HID's I was not exactly blown away, they are better, but not worth hassle of upgrading in my opinion. 

[albitz]

Paul already has the HID,s though. He bought them of me last summer. As I said at the time Paul - need headlight washers (which isnt just the wife with a damp cloth when you stop for petrol)  . New 2012 MOT rules ? - Im not sure to be honest.I have them on my car but still have the old headlights,so if MOT does become a problem I will swap them just for the test.

[paul.lovejoy]

thanks guys but what difference does having the washers do

[tunnie]

Washers are needed to clean the headlights, as HID lights are affected more by dirt than standard halogen bulb projectors.

Can clearly be seen when driving the Elite in mucky conditions, wash screen with lights on, output is considerably improved!

[albitz]

are you able to sucessfully fit a set of Hid headlights from a facelift elite to a facelift CD and would it pass an MOT in view that the CD does not have the sesors to self level the headlights

thanks Paul

Easy to fit, and yes it`ll pass the MOT as long as washers are fitted and you have adjustment capabilities, whether automatic or manual

Is that compliant with the new MOT rules for this year Rob ?

[RobG]

Quoted from the 2012 testers manual
Vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) or LED dipped beam headlamps may be fitted with headlamp washers and a suspension or headlamp self levelling system.
Where such systems are fitted, they must work; however, it is accepted that it may not be possible to readily determine the functioning of self levelling systems. In such cases, the benefit of the doubt must be given.
Headlamp washers may work in conjunction with the windscreen washers (when the dipped beam headlamps are switched on) or by a separate switch.

[paul.lovejoy]

Washers are needed to clean the headlights, as HID lights are affected more by dirt than standard halogen bulb projectors.

Can clearly be seen when driving the Elite in mucky conditions, wash screen with lights on, output is considerably improved!

thanks Tunnie I always wondered why every car i have had with HiD /xeon lights has had washers

[albitz]

Quoted from the 2012 testers manual
Vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) or LED dipped beam headlamps may be fitted with headlamp washers and a suspension or headlamp self levelling system.
Where such systems are fitted, they must work; however, it is accepted that it may not be possible to readily determine the functioning of self levelling systems. In such cases, the benefit of the doubt must be given.
Headlamp washers may work in conjunction with the windscreen washers (when the dipped beam headlamps are switched on) or by a separate switch.

Sounds like theres elbow room there. Might just have a word with my MOT man in the next couple of days.

[RobG]

Paul already has the HID,s though. He bought them of me last summer. As I said at the time Paul - need headlight washers (which isnt just the wife with a damp cloth when you stop for petrol)  . New 2012 MOT rules ? - Im not sure to be honest.I have them on my car but still have the old headlights,so if MOT does become a problem I will swap them just for the test.

Also required is the reservoir with H/L pump, H/L washers & associated hosing plus the relay