HID kit

[neumann]

Im looking to buy a HID kit for my clio sport 2010 and not really sure what im looking for any ideas/reccomendations ? cheers

 

[McGherkin]

Got projector headlights?

 

[neumann]

i donno what that is ha . ? its just standard what ever that is :s

 

[McGherkin]

Projectors (aka Cornering lights on the 200):

Without projector headlights, HIDs will glare, and blind oncoming drivers.

 

[neumann]

this what mines like no projector?

 

[McGherkin]

Yeah, they're not projector headlights. I wouldn't recommend fitting HIDs to them.

You after power or appearance?

 

[neumann]

just a bit of both i like the look of Hid on a car . cheers anyway

 

[Mikemc]

I used to have a hid kit on my 1.2 mk3, never got flashed by drivers beam always seemed normal, and a few friends said it didn't glare when oncoming, but it failed mot do I took at and sold on, but then again is love them back just cba with the hassle of taking them out and putting back every year

 

[Mikemc]

Forgot to mention, my mates mk2 actually lights up the inside of my car when behind me and notice a few other certain cars do

 

[Addicted]

Yep - that's because he has reflector lamps and they SHOULDNT have HID's in.

 

[Mikemc]

So if I was to buy aftermarket projectors from eBay they would be ok so to speak?

 

[Xenons Online]

So if I was to buy aftermarket projectors from eBay they would be ok so to speak?

Officially no.

Many people still fit HIDs into reflector headlamps and have no issues at all, others who decide not to fit osram night breakers. The Night breakers are nice but not a patch on a real HID kit.

Nathan

 

[Mikemc]

Well I used to have them in my reflectors but hit MOT time and was looking at selling anyway so returned it to oem

 

[McGherkin]

So if I was to buy aftermarket projectors from eBay they would be ok so to speak?

If they create the correct beam pattern, then the vehicle would be roadworthy. However still technically illegal because they don't meet type approval, but few police officers will be concerned about that.

I'd get the genuine Renault items personally.

 

[Mikemc]

I'm not personally going to buy any was just a thought that I've wondered a while