xenon lights

[madmatt]

Word of Warning

As of 1st December, the Rules are Changing.

Anyone caught with HIDs as non OE Fitment for their MOT, without Washers, Autoleveling Headlights and an unsuitable light pattern (i.e - Light scatter everywhere and lighting up the trees above you) will be subject to an Instant MOT Fail:

"From MOT from December 2011, the below changes will come into force, which will be very bad news for some.

HID lights – Specifically those aftermarket kits that give the very bright headlight beams. Any cars found with these kits will be an automatic MOT failure. Testers are able to easily spot the difference between HID kits, and manufacturer fitted Xenon’s. Easy to spot as Xenon cars have suspension level sensors, in car beam adjuster, and usually headlight washers." - Source: UKPOLICEONLINE

So - Unless Renault bring out a Xenon Pack for the Twingo, you can't have them through your MOT.

AND, VOSA Man/Woman can do you for non compliance if they catch you on the road with them.

 

[MovingShadow]

Thats why I don't wana go through all that fizzle.

LED technology is improving vastly and I'm crossing my fingers they come up with a LED that can replace the bulb of your headlights and not bother with these expensive HID/Xenon kits.

 

[singlespeed]

Thats why I don't wana go through all that fizzle.

LED technology is improving vastly and I'm crossing my fingers they come up with a LED that can replace the bulb of your headlights and not bother with these expensive HID/Xenon kits.

Its going to be a leap in technology to get from a 5Watt Cree LED to 35W+ version that can be run for more than a few minutes without melting itself or needing a large hearsink.

We use this style of light subsea, but obviously heat disipation isn't a problem when it's submerged in water.
https://rosys.com/oceanographic/q-led-ii-ocean/

 

[MovingShadow]

Thats why I don't wana go through all that fizzle.

LED technology is improving vastly and I'm crossing my fingers they come up with a LED that can replace the bulb of your headlights and not bother with these expensive HID/Xenon kits.

Its going to be a leap in technology to get from a 5Watt Cree LED to 35W+ version that can be run for more than a few minutes without melting itself or needing a large hearsink.

We use this style of light subsea, but obviously heat disipation isn't a problem when it's submerged in water.
https://rosys.com/oceanographic/q-led-ii-ocean/

The Toyota Prius and a few Lexus models have headlights that already work on LED with the use of lenses they amplify the light intensity.

 

[singlespeed]

Thats why I don't wana go through all that fizzle.

LED technology is improving vastly and I'm crossing my fingers they come up with a LED that can replace the bulb of your headlights and not bother with these expensive HID/Xenon kits.

Its going to be a leap in technology to get from a 5Watt Cree LED to 35W+ version that can be run for more than a few minutes without melting itself or needing a large hearsink.

We use this style of light subsea, but obviously heat disipation isn't a problem when it's submerged in water.
https://rosys.com/oceanographic/q-led-ii-ocean/

The Toyota Prius and a few Lexus models have headlights that already work on LED with the use of lenses they amplify the light intensity.

Ooooh I like that
Maybe they will be standard on all cars within my lifetime then :lol:

 

[Gordonmcguinness]

I Dont know what to do now if there all becoming illegal

 

[jra3d]

I Dont know what to do now if there all becoming illegal

Just do it, the amount of cars driving around now with HiDs is plentiful and I work local to a police station and I haven't had any problems

 

[singlespeed]

They have been illegal for a long time, however the MOT guidelines differ from the construction and use regulations in many places. This has been one of them. Now it looks like the two are going to be brought into line.

https://www.twingo133.net/general-twingo-renaultsport/mot-hid-issue-t3959.html

 

[Gordonmcguinness]

What can i get that is legal

 

[singlespeed]

55/60watt H4 fitment Osram Nightbreakers or the Philips xtreme bulbs are apparently prety good, also on the link i gave on the previous page

 

[Gordonmcguinness]

Ok bud looks like that it what ill buy just stay stay on the safe side

 

[Dazza1]

I'm alright got 2 years before my mot is due

 

[MovingShadow]

regarding the LED headlights.

Was in a tuning shop last week and found H1 headlights in LED's, they cost about 99€

Forgot about it then but I'm wondering if they're actually powerfull enough to replace the regular bulb..

 

[maggi200]

H4 fitment for the bulbs. Can't remember what the indicators are. sidelights are standard 501 bulbs.

I'm gonna sort some Hids out soon

 

[Karl]

There all plug and play as long as you get the right kits

 

[jra3d]

All plug and play an if I can manage you can!! DO IT!!

 

[maggi200]

Is there enough space for the wires in the little notch at the bottom of the plastic cap? Or did you need to make it bigger?

 

[jra3d]

Is there enough space for the wires in the little notch at the bottom of the plastic cap? Or did you need to make it bigger?

Made it a little bigger not much maybe 3mm

 

[ScottRavenhill]

I've got mates with VWs and some of them have purple coloured lights?! Are these illegal?

 

[singlespeed]

can anyone provide a direct link for the hids, and some silvertec intidators that fit the twingo so i can order them,

As you have found some Silvertecs, have a read of the previous page theres links to HIDS4U and mention of needing a H4 kit