Views On Xenon Bulbs

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR
    #1
    Been debating getting these for a while. Sometimes i think they look good and other times i think they look tacky. Does anyone on here have them?? either side lights or headlights. What are peoples views on them?? and are they legal??
    Chris
  2. Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 Kingston Upon Hull area Posts: 1642 MG ZT CDTi Citroen C4 Picasso VTR+
    #2
    Are you talking about HID kits or xenon bulbs? I have xenon bulbs in my headlights and they are really good. They give a nice crisp white light and are of course totally legal
  3. Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2139 DIABLO RED 106 GTI E36 M3 EVO
    #3
    Xenon bulbs are legal

    i got some main headlight bulbs from halfords

    Ultra blue about £25 each

    give off crisp ice coloured light if you know what i mean

    my ones are track use ones, and there fcking bright

    not sure if there road legal but did go though MOT
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857
    #4
    HID bulbs are illegal to fit in a Halogen headlight unit and have so since 1989. You can be fined and can also get points. Also not it will invalidate your insurance if fitted. If you’re talking direct fit Halogen Xenon bulbs as sold by Halfords they are legal yes. Some of them work very well in clear conditions though tend not to be so good in rain, fog and snow.
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by RJ303 View Post
    Are you talking about HID kits or xenon bulbs? I have xenon bulbs in my headlights and they are really good. They give a nice crisp white light and are of course totally legal

    Or not. http://www.dft.gov.uk/pdf/pgr/roadsa...s/hidheadlamps
  6. Forum Section Moderator Joined: Sep 2005 Chinnor Posts: 3941 Audi A3
    #6
    I was very pleased with my Xenon's... definately worth the upgrade... a LOT brighter than standard halogen lamps...



    I got them from www.rimstyle.com

    Alex
  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Cardiff Posts: 627 Track VTS - C1 Runabout ;)
    #7
    Xenon's i found were much better for both visibility and looks. i dont think i'd go back to standard bulbs.
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Anglesey Posts: 120 Saxo 1.1 desire mk2 02 plate
    #8
    halfords 1s
  9. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2007 East Grinstead - West Sussex Posts: 3094 BMW E46 M3
    #9
    so they are illegal?
  10. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Saxo_Scott View Post
    so they are illegal?

    Legal = http://www.rimstyle.com/pages/produc...bulbs;id=BUPOW

    Illegal = http://www.rimstyle.com/pages/produc..._vdx;id=VDXKIT
  11. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR
    #11
    anything on ebay that you can recommend because that is cheaper. definately wanna get some now . can they be fitted onto standard then?? thanks chris
  12. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Chesterfield Posts: 340 Honda Civic EG6 SIR 2
    #12
    i love the xenon look, cant stand normal headlights they look to yellow to me and old
  13. Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.
    #13
    Mine are shite lol.

    Cost £7 off ebay and came with side light bulbs.

    i think my headlights might need setting up again though.
  14. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR
    #14
    any links on what ones too buy?? recommendations??
  15. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Corby, Northants Posts: 647 Darkside ;) Corsa 1.2 16v
    #15
    I bought a full set of Xenon Bulbs off of Ebay, headlights sidelights and foglights only cost £13 and they are great when fitted and full E Marked so they are 100% Legal

    Ebay Shop Link : http://stores.ebay.co.uk/ACEparts-Performance-Lighting
  16. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Huntingdon, Cambs Posts: 498 2008 YBR 125
    #16
    i've got my HID kit sat next to me, waiting for weather to dry up so i can put them in.
  17. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR
    #17
    what ones are legal then and what arent?
    are blue ones legal?
  18. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857
    #18
    Fitting Xenon HID bulbs to the Saxo lamp units is illegal and you can get finned and/or points for it. If a accident can be contributed to you having them fitted you can also be held responsible for said accident. Also fitting them invalidates your insurance so you are not covered. If were nitpicking the police can actually do you for driving with out insurance as well.

    As for what is legal that is any halogen H4 bulb that holds the relevant E markings. Most of these so called Xenon bulbs are really just halogen bulbs playing on the name but they are still legal.
  19. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR
    #19
    legal or illegal
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CITROEN-SAXO-9...713.m153.l1262
  20. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Medway, Kent Posts: 829 1. Punto Sporting 2. VTR
    #20
    axracing read your sticky on it very good reped
  21. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857
    #21
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by mcchriswood View Post
    Legal by the look of it