hids

[brewer07]

hi looking to put his in my 172, do I need to buy any adapters r will they fit straight in thanks

 

[jon1993]

Im not entirely sure what lights the 172 has if there the same type as the mk3 dynamique s head lights (sort of ball lense) mine fit strait into the same fitting with the 2 connectors just attaching to the HID unit instead of the bulb. The only issue with them is getting the wires past the water seals on the back to stop them steaming up a bit of silicone sorts that though. justjust

 

[Alan]

I gather you have cup or a ph1?

 

[jon1993]

Just make sure you buy the right bulb type HID's sorry i think im thinking of the newer one to yours but even so if you get the right type then it shouldnt be a problem.

 

[sbridgey]

you will require the projector style headlights from a proper 172/182 ff otherwise you will blind everyone you go near.

 

[DanEdser]

you will require the projector style headlights from a proper 172/182 ff otherwise you will blind everyone you go near.

This.

You can get HID kits that fit straight into your reflector headlamp, but all other road users and people on here will hate you, unless you get projector style headlights.

 

[Luke.]

Just buy 172 Xenon Headlamp Units, plug and play and look worlds different to the crappy hid look in the halogen lamps..

 

[brewer07]

can I put xenons in even though I don't have washer jets

 

[Luke.]

Yep will be fine. Technically an MOT failure but so is HIDs, your more likely to get away with Xenons..

 

[BoatNonce]

Not having washers is NOT an MOT failure FFS.

 

[JCC]

As above. If you have washers and self levellers, they need to work.

If they're not there, they can't test them so they can't fail you for it.

 

[Luke.]

I think you'll find it's a 'grey area' which means if the MOT tester is an anorak then you might be in for trouble, most of them don't know the difference between a tealite and a halogen bulb which means you'll probably be okay.. I have never had a problem.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

You're from Scotland, finding an MOT (advisor) will do it for forty quid.

 

[DanEdser]

Not having washers is NOT an MOT failure FFS.

loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool.

 

[brewer07]

thanks guys