SupraDan24 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Some places I've read say they some are road legal (E4 marked), but others say they are only for show and off road purposes now. Which is it? Do they pass the new MOT rules? I was thinking of getting some UK spec glass headlights and some 6000k HID's so I can actually see where I'm going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I was told as long as the cars beam pattern is correct on the mot and is aligned correctly it's a pass. It's a grey area mate to be honest i've been stopped by police for mine before and they said the car needs to be fitted with self leveling suspension to stop dazzling other drivers but thats only on new cars. They let me go without a ticket havent had an issue since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Never had a problem with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 As above, never had a problem. Think theyre clamping down on the idiots who put HIDs on old reflector type headlamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 They are legal on most cars. They are only illegal if the car is fitted with self-leveling headlights and/or headlight washers that are not working and will fail an MOT for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 not quite. They are legal (as far as i understand) if you have a projector lense. like the supra. headlight washers. like the uk spec. and self leveling. which the supra doesnt have. but personaly iv never had an issue. up to last month. when i last had the supra mot'd. and my headlight washers dont work getting uk spec headlights wont make a difference. the uk lights do have the motors as they have leveling ajustments. but its not automatic. and your jspec wont have the wires or the dial on the dash for it. In general supras shouldnt have an issue. unless you have a realy anal jobsworth mot guy who thinks washers will make all the difference. as long as the beam patern is good. which the supras headlights seem to give then your ok. The beam pattern on my 2 supras is perfect. infact its a bit too perfect. with dipped beam. close up i can see everything and can see a very sharp difference to where the beam pattern ends. and beyond its just darkness... then i turn the main beam on and it makes no difference because they are crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 I'm only changing to Uk spec headlights for the aesthetic value Which HID's are used with UK spec headlights, and which are for the Jap spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I very much doubt an MOT place would check what bulbs are fitted. Wrong beam height/angle and if they are too blue in colour would be picked up on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I'm only changing to Uk spec headlights for the aesthetic value Which HID's are used with UK spec headlights, and which are for the Jap spec? UK spec headlight Dipped Beam - 9006/HB4 High Beam - 9005/HB3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 UK spec headlight Dipped Beam - 9006/HB4 High Beam - 9005/HB3 Your like a walking Toyota encyclopedia Nic, you know that right? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 These seem cheap compared to the rest on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300532299712?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 My kit on eBay was only £40 mate a year ago and there still working with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Yeah, i posted the link to those ones as they are a good £20 cheaper than the other kits and there doesn't see to be any difference. They offer a longer warrenty as well. I've emailed the guy to see if he does group buy discounts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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