mk4 golf projector headlights

[Hulmie]

Am i right in thinking if i get some aftermarket projector headlights for the golf then i can run HOD's legally?

[Hulmie]

anyone helkp with this, what is the law regarding fitting hids into aftermarket projectors

[dom]

anyone helkp with this, what is the law regarding fitting hids into aftermarket projectors

Only if you have self levelling suspension and headlight washers

[Hulmie]

dont think you need self levelling suspension as r32's dont have it, unless you mean self levelling headlights? as for washer i will be ok when i fit r32 bumper as it has the washer jet covers so hopefully i can blag that.

[dom]

dont think you need self levelling suspension as r32's dont have it, unless you mean self levelling headlights? as for washer i will be ok when i fit r32 bumper as it has the washer jet covers so hopefully i can blag that.

Tbh I think it's the projector lenses which are the biggest thing. If your MOT tester kicks up a fuss its not much of a job to whip the HID's out and put standard bulbs back in

[Wayne]

anyone helkp with this, what is the law regarding fitting hids into aftermarket projectors

Only if you have self levelling suspension and headlight washers

 

[Hulmie]

anyone helkp with this, what is the law regarding fitting hids into aftermarket projectors

Only if you have self levelling suspension and headlight washers

Agreed

Self Levelling suspension?? Do R32's have this??

[_Adam_]

for legal xenon headlights you need;

1) headlight washers
2) auto leveling  (sensors in suspension tell the headlights to auto - angle themselves. )
3) projector headlights for the legal pattern


i have aftermarket HID kit with projector headlights, so 1 of 3 in the checklist. i have successfully passed 3 M.O.T's with them on, and as above if you fail, just fit standard bulbs for the re-test.

[Hulmie]

I more worried about being pulled and they check the car over, i could get it through MOT with what you have Adam. Its just the Fuzz may pull ya and tell ya its illegal and get you to remove them and have a re-test.

[_Adam_]

but aslong as they arent rediculoasly over-bright there's no reason to get pulled. thets why you have the projectors, and from this - they look legal untill you look under the bonnet and see the ballasts.

like i said i've had them nly 3 years now - no problems.