Aftermarket HID and the Police.
Discussion
Some real grumpy buggers on here isn't there! Pistonheads at its worst I think.
When purchasing an HID kit from a reputable company and getting it fitted by a garage, you don't then expect to find out you are breaking the law.
This offence can be applied to anyone with a properly fitted HID kit, it's not just those who are dazzling people.
When purchasing an HID kit from a reputable company and getting it fitted by a garage, you don't then expect to find out you are breaking the law.
This offence can be applied to anyone with a properly fitted HID kit, it's not just those who are dazzling people.
Andrew[MG] said:
When purchasing an HID kit from a reputable company and getting it fitted by a garage, you don't then expect to find out you are breaking the law.
Why not? It's perfectly reasonable to buy some oversize wheels from one supplier and have another fit them. Meeting the legal requirements ref. speedo calibration etc. are then down to you, the owner.jazzyjeff said:
Why not? It's perfectly reasonable to buy some oversize wheels from one supplier and have another fit them. Meeting the legal requirements ref. speedo calibration etc. are then down to you, the owner.
I don't know which garage you use but my mechanic would not just fit unsuitable wheels to my car and let me drive off with them. You should maybe consider going to somewhere with better trained staff.Andrew[MG] said:
jazzyjeff said:
Why not? It's perfectly reasonable to buy some oversize wheels from one supplier and have another fit them. Meeting the legal requirements ref. speedo calibration etc. are then down to you, the owner.
I don't know which garage you use but my mechanic would not just fit unsuitable wheels to my car and let me drive off with them. You should maybe consider going to somewhere with better trained staff.If you go on to buy and get done then its your own fault.
SB10 said:
OP, are you from the Glasgow area by any chance?
SPotted this post on an Astra Owners site, 2 people in that thread pulled, fined £30 and given a pink slip on same night within the Glasgow area.
http://forums.astra-sri.co.uk/showthread.php?s=40b...
Yip.SPotted this post on an Astra Owners site, 2 people in that thread pulled, fined £30 and given a pink slip on same night within the Glasgow area.
http://forums.astra-sri.co.uk/showthread.php?s=40b...
The
as its coming into the winter we've noticed a lot more cars with HIDs fitted, we're driving into the city more often to pick up on them
amccan10 said:
Yip.
Thefilth officer at the time came out with something along the lines of:
as its coming into the winter we've noticed a lot more cars with HIDs fitted, we're driving into the city more often to pick up on them
Thought as much. The
as its coming into the winter we've noticed a lot more cars with HIDs fitted, we're driving into the city more often to pick up on them
I will no doubt get stopped soon as my CTR has standard HID's which are in a reflector type lamp and sometimes look like they are an aftermarket set up.
The problem with glare is often down to cheaper H4 Bi-Xenon kits that have a reflector shield missing on the housing. I've seen loads recently and without this little shield the beam pattern is awful. The other issue is that people buy the 55 watt version, which totally over powers the headlight housing and throws light all over the place.
If you buy an H4 kit - make sure the bulbs have the reflector fitted, stick to 35 watts which is plenty and don't be tempted to buy the 8000k+ versions.
Bulb with shield (small black tab behind the glass tube):
No shield = poor beam pattern:
If you buy an H4 kit - make sure the bulbs have the reflector fitted, stick to 35 watts which is plenty and don't be tempted to buy the 8000k+ versions.
Bulb with shield (small black tab behind the glass tube):
No shield = poor beam pattern:
jazzyjeff said:
Eth2312 said:
Thank god for this!!! about time police started to act on idiots who blind other drivers.
Hopefully next they can set to task against those who insist on blinding everyone with their high-intensity brake lights.Given that's probably about half the drivers in this country that should free up the roads a bit for the rest
I dont mind the brake lights being too bright though as at least its for a logical reason, kind off...
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