latest regulations on headlamp dipping..

[hedgefinder]

Have to admit to being well out of date on regulations...
anyone remember what the latest regs are on dipped beams...
are you still allowed headlights that dip to the centre or do they have to dip left?

[UltimaCH]

I would imagine that they need to dip left, or at least to the center enough not to dazzle oncoming drivers.

[hedgefinder]

erm, thats the question I have just asked really....

[Steve_D]

The IVA regulations allow either the correctly aligned kick up on the nearside or a flat top dip beam.
I don't know for sure but would have to assume the MOT requirement is the same.

Steve

[hedgefinder]

just a set of aftermarket motorcyle headlights that are an all in one, main, dipped amd full, so depending on the way I want to setup the headlight pods they may be of interest..
or use the usual hellas..

[V8Dom]

what about these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Projector-Headlight-Head...

or these latest

http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/70mm-project...

they are getting cheaper as most want led headlights now..

[hedgefinder]

hi Dom,
they are similar to the ones ~I was looking at,but weremarked as motorcycle lights.
The ebay listing you listed states that flat beam is ok, so either should be ok, which answers my question, cheers.
Will measure up in the morning and play around with a couple of layouts.

Just about to order a set of race numbers and backgrounds for the car and getting a bunch of vinyl sponsors decals cut.. too many timewasters replying to the ad, so its getting pulled this weekend and I think I am just going to keep it....
thats what happens when you have a quick drive an give it a few revs..

[UltimaCH]

Good on you for keeping it. But what is this about getting race numbers and suchlike? Hope it doesn't turn out as a cheap looking ricer. The Ult deserves better IMO

[hedgefinder]

UltimaCH said:

Good on you for keeping it. But what is this about getting race numbers and suchlike? Hope it doesn't turn out as a cheap looking ricer. The Ult deserves better IMO

hmmm...making a race inspired car look like a race car.. what a crime..
Ultimas deserve better than to be polished leather clad carpetted posing mobiles IMO...

Will end up something like this..






if you dont like it , I really dont give a st..

Edited by hedgefinder on Tuesday 18th March 19:57

[UltimaCH]

Ok I feel better. Go ahead, but then get it on the track too

Edited to add PS

PS That's a great looking race version of the GTR. Any more info on this beauty?

Edited by UltimaCH on Tuesday 18th March 20:23

[hedgefinder]

maybe if I ever finish my workshop and awake it from its slumber...