Xenon lights
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it will cost a fortune to change lights over as statedbut you can fit a xenon conversion kit for better lighting, which i am going to look at doing in summer when it's wamer.
as for the orange indicator bit i think clear looks much better.. it's a shame we can't just change to clear bulb
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as for the orange indicator bit i think clear looks much better.. it's a shame we can't just change to clear bulb
If changing to xenon is a such expensive and complicated thing, there must be a way to change the orange indicators to ones in white or silver. Anybody done that?dug said:it will cost a fortune to change lights over as statedbut you can fit a xenon conversion kit for better lighting, which i am going to look at doing in summer when it's wamer.
as for the orange indicator bit i think clear looks much better.. it's a shame we can't just change to clear bulb![]()
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I'm pretty sure the orange strips are part of the light cluster. The xenon light clusters on the ds4 are different... the indicator is near to where the sidelight is. In fact the look a bit pants compared to the halogen clusters. To convert to xenon would require self leveling as well as headlight washers and if memory serves, they are about to pass ruling in he UK that says to retrofit xenon bulbs you need the lenses as well.
Take care... Azzy
I'm pretty sure the orange strips are part of the light cluster. The xenon light clusters on the ds4 are different... the indicator is near to where the sidelight is. In fact the look a bit pants compared to the halogen clusters. To convert to xenon would require self leveling as well as headlight washers and if memory serves, they are about to pass ruling in he UK that says to retrofit xenon bulbs you need the lenses as well.
Take care... Azzy
Taken from the above link:""Are Xenon HID Lights legal? To be within the letter of the law, your car should be fitted with headlamp levellers (self levelling suspension is also acceptable) and headlamp washers. Earlier headlamp types are not suitable for conversion as the reflector and lens design cannot adequately control the light pattern, often dazzling oncoming traffic. Headlamps that are marked ECE98 are suitable for conversion. These generally have 'projector' style lights fitted (sometimes refered to as 'elipsoid' lights). For more detailed information please visit the DfT website at: http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety""�
Hi Caz, safety items such as indicators, brake and fog lights etc. are all governed by international standards and regulations so as to ensure cars provide the strongest signals. White indicators would be indistinguishable from a head or sidelight or even those flashing bike front lights.
So .... To fit Xenon lights you need self-levelling adjustment, and washers, etc, etc.
Could you fit the headlight clusters used for the Xenons (so getting the clear indicator lens I presume?) and THEN fit ordinary bulbs
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This would presumably remove the legal need for washers, etc, and I would be pretty sure the wiring loom would be interchangeable for ease of fitting on the production line.
Just a little thought for a Saturday morning
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Could you fit the headlight clusters used for the Xenons (so getting the clear indicator lens I presume?) and THEN fit ordinary bulbs
This would presumably remove the legal need for washers, etc, and I would be pretty sure the wiring loom would be interchangeable for ease of fitting on the production line.
Just a little thought for a Saturday morning
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