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182 xenons fitted, first couple of pics...



Da

Da

  Less
sorry about the quality (and the fact that it's dark) but I grabbed a couple of quick pics last night with my phone...

Well impressed with the difference and the make the front end look much better! :approve:

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:cool: :approve: :rasp:
 
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Middo

Middo

  Chocolate Bar™
whats the actually legality of these, as ive heard difference reports. i wouldnt mind getting some, but theres no way i could be arsed to change them for mot's and such.
 
S

Spammy

The headlight units themselves have everything needed attached to them (I believe) so it's a simple swap so I have heard.
 
L

Lagerlout

  VaVa
Apart from the fact that it has no headlamp washers or self levelling, which are required by law..;)

A statement by the department of transport.

"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. "

I found this info on another forum a while back as I was looking into doing it on my missus's Clio as she wanted "Pretty lights" like mine. lol.
 
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16v_jon

  172 cup'd extreme
when i had xeons on my not xeon equipted car passed the MOT no probs auto leveling etc only has to be fitted from the factory although on a lowered clio you may need to adjust the lights a little as mine pointed too high
 
L

Lagerlout

  VaVa
That's a statement from the DOT.

As there are no UK regs, the European regs are adopted. This is the full letter of response from the Department Of transport

"The situation for Gas Discharge (HID High Intensity Discharge) (commonly known as Xenon) headlamps is complex.

I attach links to the Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations 1989 which regulate the situation in the UK.
Under these Regulations Xenon headlamps are not mentioned and therefore they are not permitted according to the strict letter of the law.

However you will be well aware that new vehicles have Xenon 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 Xenon headlamps which are tested on a rig in a laboratory) and ECE Regulation 48 (Lighting Installation on the vehicle).

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

Therefore a Xenon headlamp sold in the aftermarket 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. "

But as long as you have them aligned correctly and keep them clean I can't see you ever getting into any bother over it.
 
K

k3nnis

16v_jon said:
when i had xeons on my not xeon equipted car passed the MOT no probs auto leveling etc only has to be fitted from the factory although on a lowered clio you may need to adjust the lights a little as mine pointed too high
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Hi there,

I am thinking to put eibach sportslines on my 172 mk2. Do i need to manually adjust the headlight as the car will be slightly lower? Or will the auto levelling fix it?

Cheers,
Kenn.
 
Josh@Renparts

Josh@Renparts

  www.renparts.co.uk
Kris_M said:
There Nice m8 but if you wont ya car 2 look like a sport buy one.
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its actually an option on the non rs. Maybe he can't afford insurance or doesn't want a performance frenchie...



you ass.
 
Da

Da

  Less
lol, cheers for the comments guys 'n' gals ;) I am well impressed with the difference and cannot believe how much clearer everything is at night! :cool:
As for fitting (i watched) and everything is the same, it's basically plug and play just swap the adjusters from standard headlights to the xenon ones.

As for the legallities, as said before it will pass the MOT no problems (i checked before hand) The levellers and washers are law from factory...how do you think HID conversions manage to sell any kits? ;)

JustinRT, I will disclose the amount if you PM me mate :)

and Kris_M...well...erm sport...you mean a 172/182 thingy...? :S strange that seen as I've never attempted to claim my car is a 'sport'. It doesn't have sport badges nor a 172/182 bodykit. So your point being... :rolleyes:
 
Kris_M

Kris_M

  Clio 172 Mk2
Just wondered why you would go to all the effort of putting xenons in when you can buy a nice 172 sport for 5k ish that’s all.

I do like the xenons in your car but in my opinion they look better suited to the sport.

Sorry if I pi**ed you or any other members off apologies to all
 
dutty_112

dutty_112

  E60 diesel powah
Kris_M said:
Just wondered why you would go to all the effort of putting xenons in when you can buy a nice 172 sport for 5k ish that’s all.

I do like the xenons in your car but in my opinion they look better suited to the sport.

Sorry if I pi**ed you or any other members off apologies to all
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not really..look sex on mine :)
 
Gaz_

Gaz_

ClioSport Club Member
  Extreme mode
so all you need are the light fittings themselves? what about the charger packs etc?

look good mate
 
Kris_M

Kris_M

  Clio 172 Mk2
Well boys I was entitled to my opinion and maybe I was a little harsh as to how I said it. So apologies to all and the guy who’s car it was.
 
Da

Da

  Less
gt_gaz said:
so all you need are the light fittings themselves? what about the charger packs etc?

look good mate
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yep you need the chargers, ballasts and bulbs as well as the headlights but if you're lucky like me you'll find someone selling the complete set up :approve:

Cheers for the positive comments peeps :cool:
 
Craig.

Craig.

Kris_M said:
There Nice m8 but if you wont ya car 2 look like a sport buy one.
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As already said he might not be able to afford the insurance or want a sport, how does fitting xenons make daz want his clio to look like a sport, i bought them for my old dynamuiqe dosnt mean i wanted it to look like a sport just wanted a better quality headlight.

are you fitting blue sidelight bulbs daz?

Craig
 
M1TCH

M1TCH

  Golf GTI 1.8T
I've learnt the error of my ways (not that its any of your business really, only reason I removed it was because it attracted the wrong attention) but obviously your still a prick!
 
Kris_M

Kris_M

  Clio 172 Mk2
M1TCH said:
I've learnt the error of my ways (not that its any of your business really, only reason I removed it was because it attracted the wrong attention) but obviously your still a prick!
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LOL bless what lovely language 2!!!
 
Wazza182

Wazza182

  FULL FAT 182
M1TCH said:
I've learnt the error of my ways (not that its any of your business really, only reason I removed it was because it attracted the wrong attention) but obviously your still a prick!
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the boy has a valid point mate, this site is for and clios no matter what they look like, a bloody badge dont mean jack!!!!
its his car and his money.I suggest you keep ur comments to yourself in the near future or you gonna start causing trouble.
 
Tigger

Tigger

  "Navy" N17 TWO
I think the trouble has already subsided from within a few people :rolleyes:

I do agree with you wazza - "you make your car your own" :approve:
 
K

k3nnis

Hi there,

I am thinking to put eibach sportslines on my 172 mk2. Do we need to manually adjust the height of the headlights or will the autolevellers work?
 
d4ve86

d4ve86

^^^ u wont be able to see very far with them just need an allen key to lift them up a bit.

Looking good daz.

Kris M - my dynamique had factory fitted xenons, IMO headlights are not making the car look like a sport at all. so y did u make ur car look like a 182................................................................................................... ;)

oh and looking at the pics of your car, do u have brembo brakes?!!
 
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