Stupid question, but need to know :)

1. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #1 12th January 2011, 14:21

   Are all types of HID's legal? and will they pass MOT? dont want to be fitting them if they are illegal thanks!
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 12th January 2011, 14:24

   Read the sticky mate called the truth about lights.
   
   Steve.
3. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

   #3 12th January 2011, 14:30

   HID's are illegal to fit in cars which don't have them as standard, as they are missing the self levelling part of the light.
   
   As for the type of light, thats N/A really if you talking legality.
4. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #4 12th January 2011, 14:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Read the sticky mate called the truth about lights. Steve.

   Thanks mate
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MunkyBoy HID's are illegal to fit in cars which don't have them as standard, as they are missing the self levelling part of the light. As for the type of light, thats N/A really if you talking legality.

   So is there any point in fitting them?
5. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

   #5 12th January 2011, 14:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tally2425 So is there any point in fitting them?

   Depends if you want the hassle.
   
   Depending on your MOT garage, you'll need to switch back to regular bulbs for an MOT or have a nice tester.
   
   Also, could get pulled and £60 fine for having them.
   
   Although, a lot of people drive with them on here. Its your choice whether you take the risk!
6. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #6 12th January 2011, 14:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MunkyBoy Depends if you want the hassle. Depending on your MOT garage, you'll need to switch back to regular bulbs for an MOT or have a nice tester. Also, could get pulled and £60 fine for having them. Although, a lot of people drive with them on here. Its your choice whether you take the risk!

   Thanks mate, They do look smart but dont need the hassle!
7. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #7 12th January 2011, 16:13

   if you stick to 6k bulbs you'll be fine, its people with 12k bulbs that get pulled over and blind everyone
8. user_30040 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Bridlington Posts: 1496 Audi A3

   #8 12th January 2011, 16:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jeffchiz if you stick to 6k bulbs you'll be fine, its people with 12k bulbs that get pulled over and blind everyone

   Pass MOT?