Opinions! Xenons on my cup?

[philmots]

Yes or no?

 

[172.com]

Buy a phull phat. Sounds like you want one.

Hi!

 

[JR]

something different, go for it.

 

[Englebert]

Why bother, the xenons aren't any good. It would be for cosmetic reasons, and i'd question the sanity of spending that much money on something no one else would even notice.

 

[len_beach]

Do it. It's the ballast that weighs extra IIRC but this isn't crucial.

 

[kully]

its a preference thing tbh , i got a spare wheel in my car , the weight thing doesn't matter that much .

 

[len_beach]

its a preference thing tbh , i got a spare wheel in my car , the weight thing doesn't matter that much .

What do Cups have in the spare wheel well normally?
Sorry to hijack.

 

[Graham Gooch]

its a preference thing tbh , i got a spare wheel in my car , the weight thing doesn't matter that much .

What do Cups have in the spare wheel well normally?
Sorry to hijack.

Nothing. They came with tyre foam.

 

[len_beach]

What do Cups have in the spare wheel well normally?
Sorry to hijack.

Nothing. They came with tyre foam.

But surely there is something filling the void, a foam ring for example in order that the boot floor is level?

 

[kully]

^^^^^ wot he said with the tool kit and jack , the circular tray thing too

 

[jiminy]

if it was me, id spend it on go quicker bits or beer
either that or trade down to a 182ff :rasp:

 

[kully]

lol at the last bit ^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[DanUK]

Nothing. They came with tyre foam.

But surely there is something filling the void, a foam ring for example in order that the boot floor is level?

There is no dip in the boot floor. The exhausts are there. Or are we talking about a 172 here?

 

[d4nn3h]

Yes, Xenons look the shizzle

 

[philmots]

Yeah 172 cup has an empty wheel well, with a bit of a half hearted tool kit at the top of it with the jack etc... The boot floor is like hardboard or something hence it dont collapse into the void.

The xenons? im still undecided, if i buy and put on they will be worth what i pay all day long to sell when get bored of them but........... hmm i dunnno

 

[clio172cup20]

get them £7 bulbs from halfords, look reasonable!

 

[Faxo]

Why bother, the xenons aren't any good

My xenons are brilliant!! I dont think ill buy another car without them now if i can help it!

 

[Josh@Renparts]

Why bother, the xenons aren't any good. It would be for cosmetic reasons, and i'd question the sanity of spending that much money on something no one else would even notice.

yeh but you drive a vauxhall....

 

[John D]

Don't do it - they'll slow you down!!

 

[Graham Gooch]

Don't do it - they'll slow you down!!

Pmsl! Your getting as bad as Dan.

 

[kully]

all that weight ^^^^ hehe

 

[Fletcher]

I'd do it, they look great and do a good job imo.

 

[Tim(e)]

Get some ballasts and bulbs for the dip and DIY....£189.99 from www.hids4u.co.uk. I just fitted them to my V6 and they are the dogs danglies! 6000K - fitted in 30 minutes!

 

[philmots]

^ illegal though.. mind you so would mine with no washers, mite just be more hassle than its worth tbh

 

[Fletcher]

The washer are a pain in the arse, they are always bloody leaking. Do you need to have the washers with xenons to pass the MOT?

 

[172Petey]

Have to be self leveling aswel to be legal! Dont think they would be right on a cup, doesnt go with the motorsport image!

Although do new rally cars an touring cars have them!?

 

[philmots]

^ I think its a requirement that xenons have washers.

 

[Toypop]

They are a load of b*llocks. Don't waste your money.

I've had a 1.2 16v and a 182 with the same shape headlights but one being standard and the other xenon and I can't tell the difference. Only thing you notice is a the purple tinge on road signs and people flashing at you cos they think you are on high beam.

They are only fitted on cars for snobbery reasons to show off that it is the top of the range. Eat more carrots if you are having trouble seeing.

 

[philmots]

They are only fitted on cars for snobbery reasons

Thats why i kinda want them

 

[Peperami]

Get the halfords super brilliance bulbs.

Meant to be 50% brighter, i have a set on mine and they're brill!

Look like xenon's too when on, as give out a really clear white light as opposed to the usual cup yellow tinge.

 

[gaz44]

No need for them. Eat some carrots

 

[philmots]

^ I wear contacts and its a bloody nightmare driving at night with the glare etc need a smuch light as poss!

 

[polarbert]

In response to Toypops comment he must have had a duff 182, as the lights on mine are fantastic. I have never had such good performance from a set of headlights. HID lights are utterly brilliant, and make night time driving so much easier.

Every subsequent car I get that doesn't come with them I will be buying a set. Illegal or not it won't bother me.

 

[d4nn3h]

^ illegal though.. mind you so would mine with no washers, mite just be more hassle than its worth tbh

Have to be self leveling aswel to be legal! Dont think they would be right on a cup, doesnt go with the motorsport image!

Although do new rally cars an touring cars have them!?

Cars only have to have washers and self leveling installed if the Xenons are factory fit, if they are after market, you dont need them to be illegal. What makes them illegal is the headlight unit is not designed for HID's, so it sends the light beam all over the fuckin shop, dazzling other drivers.

 

[graham_172]

if you fit them, you'll need the wiring for the UCh board etc could be a real pain trying to sort that out tbh.

 

[Neil G]

They are a load of b*llocks. Don't waste your money.

I've had a 1.2 16v and a 182 with the same shape headlights but one being standard and the other xenon and I can't tell the difference. Only thing you notice is a the purple tinge on road signs and people flashing at you cos they think you are on high beam.

They are only fitted on cars for snobbery reasons to show off that it is the top of the range. Eat more carrots if you are having trouble seeing.

lol at the carrot commment

Have to diasagree though.....going from my 172 with xenons to my Gfs 1.2 without is quite a shock! I find the lights on my 172 great for nightime driving.

As for the halfords bulb route..shite...worse than normal hedlights

 

[RiceRocketUk]

Just to advise I am becoming a trader on this forum, we sell the HID kits as www.hids4u.co.uk do , we have 2 ranges prices varying from an special into price of £99.99 delivered up to £135 delivered, should you require any more info feel free to call 01372843675 or 07831147200
Thanks

 

[John D]

Get the halfords super brilliance bulbs.

Meant to be 50% brighter, i have a set on mine and they're brill!

"Does what it says on the tin"

LOL at that name :clown:

I can confirm they do look like xenons in your rear view. I mistook Dan's car for a 182 the other day

 

[RiceRocketUk]

The washer are a pain in the arse, they are always bloody leaking. Do you need to have the washers with xenons to pass the MOT?

we`ve sold hundreds of these and they never fail the MOT at all
you need to stay within the parameters of up to 8000k though, any higher and its a fail or you`ll get pulled