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xenons questions

  • 15-03-2011 5:22pm
    #1
    NeVeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,360 ✭✭✭


    I just bought a 2006 Honda Accord and i want to get xenons fitted.

    Anyone know a place on Dublin south side that would stock and fit them ?

    Also how much

    And

    Will that pass the NCT ?

    Cheers lads.


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  • #2
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    Replacing the headlamps with proper projector lens headlamps designed for Xenons
    or
    simply fitting Xenon bulbs into your standard reflector headlamp ?

    Beware that if you do the latter you might be on shaky ground with NCT and the law because your reflectors may not produce a precise enough beam and the intensity of the scattered light may be dazzling to other road users. You may also need some form of automatic headlamp levelling (twiddling the dashboard knob not good enough).
    They're illegal in some countries, e.g. the UK, but it seems a grey area here.


  • #3
    NeVeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,360 ✭✭✭NeVeR


    I dont think i'll go for the blubs if thats the case.

    So i'd say its the proper projector lens


  • #4
    Tropheus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,947 ✭✭✭Tropheus


    slimjimmc wrote: »
    They're illegal in some countries, e.g. the UK, but it seems a grey area here.

    I wasn't aware they were illegal in the UK. I know plenty of UK based people on another forum who have fitted them and got them through the MOT.


  • #5
    NeVeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,360 ✭✭✭NeVeR


    ksimpson wrote: »
    I wasn't aware they were illegal in the UK. I know plenty of UK based people on another forum who have fitted them and got them through the MOT.

    Ya i know a few people from Honda Accord forums in UK that have them.


  • #6
    rebel.ranter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭rebel.ranter


    I bought my car in the UK & it came fitted as standard with Xenon headlights, what are you saying is illegal in the UK?

    Also if you have Xenons then you also need to have a headlight wash system
    fitted too.


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  • #7
    NeVeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,360 ✭✭✭NeVeR


    ahh sounds like to much hassle !! head light wash system ?..


  • #8
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    rebel.ranter wrote: »
    I bought my car in the UK & it came fitted as standard with Xenon headlights, what are you saying is illegal in the UK?

    Also if you have Xenons then you also need to have a headlight wash system
    fitted too.

    Only HID (Xenon) headlights that comply with UK legislation are legal in the UK.

    Factory fitted Xenon headlamps are legal because the manufacturer has gone to the trouble and expense of ensuring they comply with the regulations.

    Simply retrofitting a HID conversion kit (Xenon bulb and ballast) to an existing standard reflector headlamp unit does not meet the requirements for use on the road, therefore are illegal in the UK. Cleaning system and self-levelling are two of the requirements.


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