HID + Cops?

1. acemastr Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Huntingdon, Cambs Posts: 498 2008 YBR 125

   #1 12th March 2008, 19:51

   Anyone been pulled for having HID's?
   
   Just put my 8000k's in and they look amazing, so much clearer, no ones flashed me so i'm guessing they aren't getting blinded, seeing as every headlight that goes by seems to blind me.
2. Danhunt Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Co Durham/Hereford Posts: 3044 'Floz' Citroen saxo 1.1 [RIP], Escort XR3i, 306 Tu

   #2 12th March 2008, 19:52

   Hate HID's in my eyes.
   Too bright imo
   
   im just a pussy really
3. DAN-VTS Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Kent, Medway Posts: 1274 NA 220hp standard - proper car, Yamaha R6

   #3 12th March 2008, 20:28

   Havent been pulled for mine yet, had them look but they always do. Ive got 8k's too
4. acemastr Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Huntingdon, Cambs Posts: 498 2008 YBR 125

   #4 12th March 2008, 22:02

   bit of a bugger you have morrettes, but my beam seems to be really blotchy, not a smooth soft reflection on ground but very square and not really symmetrical, anyone know why? or just wrong type of lens?
5. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #5 12th March 2008, 22:05

   No problem with mine yet, drove past loads aswell so....
6. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #6 12th March 2008, 22:13

   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=134648
7. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

   #7 12th March 2008, 23:21

   Simply put its illegal and don’t do it. If the cops ever do pull you for anything they will just use them as a reason to do you any how.
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by acemastr my beam seems to be really blotchy, not a smooth soft reflection on ground but very square and not really symmetrical, anyone know why? or just wrong type of lens?

   You are using totally the wrong bulbs for the lamp you are using. Also the higher temp HID light always gives poor colour contrast perception and differentiation.
8. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

   #8 13th March 2008, 11:04

   Just had a friendly chat with the police. Normally they issue a fixed penalty notice or a vehicle defect notice on your first offence. If you do the same think again they will prosecute you. Apparently the officer I talked to hands out such penalties frequently. He also commented he is shocked at how may people reoffend. He also commented that the regulations are very complicated and no officer knows the ins and outs of them all.
9. acemastr Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Huntingdon, Cambs Posts: 498 2008 YBR 125

   #9 13th March 2008, 20:27

   quite lucky i'm friendly with all the cops around here, i'll wait until they say something, as they will all take me aside and tell me if somethings wrong before slapping a fine on me. The lights are really nice to drive with, makes road signs easier to read.
10. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

    #10 16th March 2008, 22:09

    what bulb do i need to get for the fog lights? mk2 saxo vtr?
11. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

    #11 16th March 2008, 23:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by r3d_fac3d what bulb do i need to get for the fog lights? mk2 saxo vtr?

    You should use a standard 55w bulb for that. For best visibility in fog, rain and/or snow I would recommend a selective yellow bulb often call all season or winter vision bulbs.
12. saxo_bigbass Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 bedfordshire Posts: 1681 audi a3

    #12 17th March 2008, 01:27

    i want hids / 40pound of ebay lol
13. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

    #13 17th March 2008, 04:14

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWN:IT&ih=019
    
    i bought these bulbs, would these would be ok to go in your fogs even tho they say headlights?? they are h1.
14. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

    #14 17th March 2008, 08:18

    They are not Xenon HID as they say as they are. Looks like a bit of a con man is selling them. There just none road legal 100w halogen bulbs. If you do fit them be careful as you are going to be way overloading the wiring system on your car.
15. r3d_fac3d Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Loughborough Posts: 583 Black 1.6i Mk2 Saxo VTR

    #15 17th March 2008, 19:01

    im not to bothered just wanted some brighter lights plus both of mine have blown.. how will they over load my wiring? me and my mate have both got 100w headlights and they haven't done anything and work nicely so i dont see how it will do anything to my fogs
16. McBain Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 London Posts: 613 Saxo Vts

    #16 17th March 2008, 19:21

    I have a hid light on my mountain bike, the police dont seem to mind, however, i still seem to hit as many trees as when i used a halogen system. my advise would be to stick with standard bulbs, theyre cheaper!