MPX309 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Ok, I wouldn't mind whiter bulbs on the headlamps, or maybe side lights, do I need LEDs? I know HIDs are illegal, (I don't even know what HID are) but I know I don't want to attract the police, so was wondering what sort of bulbs do I need at the front for a whiter light that's legal in the headlamps. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 H.I.D. = High Intensity Discharge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Osram night breakers. What model fiesta is it for? http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/index.php?/topic/40923-Fiesta-Bulbs-List Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 h7 night breaker - Google Search https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=h7+night+breaker&client=ms-android-h3g-gb&espvd=1&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sboxchip=Shopping&sa=X&ei=CM6KVZP9CMvy-QGUm5GIBg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=360&bih=559#espvd=1&spd=7490087978476418653 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 H1 NightBreaker http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/121663089808?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&chn=ps&device=m&rlsatarget=&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPX309 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Ah thanks. It's a 62 plate Metal. So the old face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CREED Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 If it's white you want then something like Osram cool blue intense will be a nicer colour than the night breakers. The downside is that the whiter they are, the dimmer they are which is why a lot of people choose to use HIDs. That being said I am currently using the night breakers for my high beam and they're great as far as light levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPX309 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 I was watching a video on the Golf GTI (2015) Yeah I would whip one of them up in a heart beat if I could afford it and running costs. . . But it said in the video that it came with HIDs (mind u that video was from US) but is that the case with UK car too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Affix Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Fitting HID is fine... ...as long you are willing to replace the headlamp unit with an E Certified Unit. See the following https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/408941/aftermarket-hid-headlamps.pdf It mentions its not illegal to use aftermarket HID Lamps as long as the correct equipment is fitted at the time. So it would end up more expensive than going for the osram option though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Fitting HID is fine... ...as long you are willing to replace the headlamp unit with an E Certified Unit. See the following https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/408941/aftermarket-hid-headlamps.pdf It mentions its not illegal to use aftermarket HID Lamps as long as the correct equipment is fitted at the time. So it would end up more expensive than going for the osram option though. I retrofitted Bixenon projectors for less than £50 and installed HIDs. Passed an MOT a week or two later! So it doesn't always work out tooo expensive :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Affix Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I retrofitted Bixenon projectors for less than £50 and installed HIDs. Passed an MOT a week or two later! So it doesn't always work out tooo expensive :) Thats not bad at all :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Thats not bad at all :) There's a guide on my profile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Osram Nightbreakers for the road legal and very bright option, Osram Cool Blue / Philips WhiteVision for a bit whither but not as bright (but still road legal), or Philips CrystalVision for a good white light which matches DRLs (but not road legal). Or HIDs of course if you want to go all the way. From what I've heard you should be ok with HIDs in projector headlights, but unless they have auto levelling and washers they aren't road legal are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 That's right, HIDs need auto leveling and Washers to be legal. Obviously there isn't any available so HIDs aren't legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 If your car was registered before a certain year then self levelling & washers aren't necessary. hence why my car passer its MOT without them fitted. If they Are fitted, they must work for the MOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPX309 Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Thanks guys, ordered the night brakers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chi87 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Sorry to hijack the thread but... Anyone know if there are h15 bulbs upgrade available ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukcal Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 If your car was registered before a certain year then self levelling & washers aren't necessary. hence why my car passer its MOT without them fitted. If they Are fitted, they must work for the MOT What year is that? I thought I had read all of the blurb on HIDs, so this is news to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 What year is that? I thought I had read all of the blurb on HIDs, so this is news to me! I'll have a read back and see what the tester said! 5 minutes :) Edit; http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/index.php?/topic/63136-Fiesta-Mk6-Headlight-Hid-Retrofit#entry425626 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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