Why are HID kits illegal?

Why are HID kits illegal?

Many of our customers love the stylish look and brighter beam that xenon headlight bulbs can produce and want to achieve this using their halogen system. In a nutshell, HID kits are not road legal, because they’re classed as an aftermarket modification.

Are HID kits road legal?

Under the Road Traffic Act 1988 it is an offence to supply, fit or use vehicle parts which are not legal. In summary: it is not permitted to convert an existing halogen headlamp unit for use with HID bulbs.

Do you need a conversion kit for HID headlights?

‘ The short answer is yes, but you’ll need to use an HID Conversion Kit. Xenon HIDs won’t fit into spaces that are designed for halogen bulbs, and vice versa.

Are HID kits universal?

HID kits tend to be universal too, which means that they should fit any car or vehicle that currently houses standard halogen headlights. So if you’re looking for a brighter drive, with more energy efficient, longer-lasting headlights, there’s absolutely no reason not to upgrade your vehicle.

Are Xenon lights illegal?

Those bright bluish-looking headlights in your rearview mirror may be from a high-end luxury car that came equipped with such lights. But they may also be a sign of an aftermarket modification that’s technically illegal, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.

Which HID kit is better 35W or 55W?

Heat: More power also creates more heat! As power is increased higher in an automotive HID bulb, the bulb gets less efficient. HID bulbs are designed for 35W, just like all factory-installed OEM HIDs. Running them at 55W of power is just “overdriving” them.

Is 55W HID better than 35W?

A bulb running 55W will usually last about half as long as a bulb running 35W. Brightness: 35W bulbs driven by a true 35W ballast will provide at least 3200 lumens. This is over double the brightness of a factory halogen bulb, and plenty of light for night-time driving.

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Why is the Toyota Camry sold across the world?

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Are there any ground effects for the Toyota Camry?

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