Good Afternoon, I've noticed that on some of the new shape Fiesta's mostly from 2010 onwards the headlights are available in a dark smoke tint, is this an optional feature or is this standard on all new Fiesta's that come off the production line? Does any one know of any place that sells these headlights and non dealer prices?

Thank you

Kabir

you do know they a only relectors, not projectors?

i was gonna get a set but i would of liked hid's in them as well but its illegal to fit hid's in projector headlights :(

http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_fiesta_mk7_lh_headlamp_assy_rhd_2384.htm

http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_fiesta_mk7_rh_headlamp_assy_rhd_2383.htm

no idea why ones more expensive than the other they are exactly the same but just left and right side

they are for the bottom of the range spec fiesta's buddy. what you have currently are the more 'executive' projector style lamps. don't downgrade, trust me...

you do know they a only relectors, not projectors?

i was gonna get a set but i would of liked hid's in them as well but its illegal to fit hid's in projector headlights :( without washer jets & self-leveling motors

;)

you do know they a only relectors, not projectors?

i was gonna get a set but i would of liked hid's in them as well but its illegal to fit hid's in projector headlights :(

you'd have to have a stupid colour temp and/or a picky MOT tester to get in any trouble with HIDs. Cumulatively I've had HIDs fitted for almost 4 years now and never ever have I been flashed or had an issue.. its all about being sensible with them... btw, i have MOT's done at a main fod dealership as well ;)

I didn't realise the black headlights are a lower spec and dont include the projector lights, oh well, the black lights would have looked awsome on a silver car, never mind!

Thank you All for getting back to me.

Sorry inath was meant to say hid's are illegal in reflected headlights lol

Sorry inath was meant to say hid's are illegal in reflected headlights lol

Still illegal in both without washers & motors :P

you do know they a only relectors, not projectors?

i was gonna get a set but i would of liked hid's in them as well but its illegal to fit hid's in projector headlights :(

i hope they not illegal :/ .. lol im gettin them fitted monday! Lol :/

i hope they not illegal :/ .. lol im gettin them fitted monday! Lol :/

Aftermarket HID headlamps

In the Department's view it is not legal to sell or use after market HID lighting kits, for converting conventional Halogen headlamps to HID Xenon. If a customer wants to convert his vehicle to Xenon HID he must purchase completely new Xenon HID headlamps. The reason for this is that the existing lens and reflector are designed around a Halogen filament bulb, working to very precise tolerances. If one places a HID "burner" (bulb) in the headlamp, the beam pattern will not be correct, there will be glare in some places and not enough light in other places within the beam pattern.

The following is the legal rationale:

The Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations 1989 regulate the situation in the UK.

Under these Regulations, HID/Gas Discharge/Xenon headlamps are not mentioned and therefore they are not permitted according to the strict letter of the law.

However new vehicles have HID headlamps. This is because they comply to European type approval Regulations. The UK cannot refuse to register a vehicle with a European type approval. These are to ECE Regulation 98 (for the HID headlamps which are tested on a rig in a laboratory) and ECE Regulation 48 (Lighting Installation on the vehicle).

For the after market, a Used Vehicle Cannot obtain type approval because it is only applicable for new vehicles. However we feel that saying "HID is banned in the after market" would not be reasonable. Instead we should make analogies with new vehicles. It would be reasonable to require HID in the after market to meet the same safety standards as on new vehicles. The same level of safety should apply.

Therefore a HID headlamp unit sold in the after market should:

1. be type approved to ECE Regulation 98 as a component.

2. when fitted to the vehicle should enable ECE Regulation 48 to be complied with (although no government inspection will take place).

3. Comply with RVLR as far as "use" is concerned.

In practice this means:

1. The headlamp unit (outer lens, reflector, bulb) shall be type approved to ECE 98 and be "e-marked" to demonstrate this. That can only be done by the headlamp supplier - Hella, Valeo etc. who must test the headlamp in an independent laboratory.

2. Once fitted to the vehicle it must have headlamp cleaning and self-levelling (which can be for the headlamp or can be in the vehicle suspension- some expensive estate cars have "self-levelling suspension" and that is adequate). Also the dipped beam must stay on with the main beam.

3. The headlamp must be maintained in good working order, kept clean, and aligned/adjusted correctly like any other headlamp.

Under the Road Traffic Act 1988 it is an offence to supply, fit or use vehicle parts which are not legal.

In summary it is not permitted to convert an existing halogen headlamp unit for use with HID bulbs. The entire headlamp unit must be replaced with one designed and approved for use with HID bulbs and it must be installed in accordance with the rules stated above.

If you require any further information regarding the regulations covered by this fact sheet, please contact the DfT at the address below:

Transport Technology and Standards 6

Department for Transport

Zone 2/04

Great Minster House

76 Marsham Street Telephone: 020 7944 2078

London Fax: 020 7944 2196

SW1P 4DR Email: [email protected]

Taken from ZSOC

It's common fact that HID's are illegal, however it seems a lot of people don't seem to care. I heard somewhere that new MOT rules are set to target illegal headlights, which to me is a great idea. And can't come sooner. Bring on January 1st 2012