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Offline oisinc

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How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« on: January 10, 2012, 01:07:33 pm »
I'm getting quotes from dopes in the parts department of €119-€400 a side.

Anyone here quoted a recent figure?
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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2012, 01:19:26 pm »
bought a brand new headlight from a company on ebay for £150, no ballast or ignitor, just the actual casing
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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2012, 01:40:16 pm »
Don't forget you'll need the levelling system and headlamp washers to be legal with the new MOTs coming in...
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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2012, 01:49:06 pm »
I need to replace a unit which is cracked and letting in water. So I guess everything will need replacing?
No worries about MOT as it's factory fitted xenon

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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2012, 01:50:22 pm »
Aww cool...
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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2012, 02:13:55 pm »
Quote from: E30Dom on January 10, 2012, 01:40:16 pm
Don't forget you'll need the levelling system and headlamp washers to be legal with the new MOTs coming in...
No, only if washers &  levelers are fitted are they tested. If they're not fitted then they aren't tested. MOT testers manual, section 1.7.  :happy2:
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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2012, 02:16:32 pm »
Quote from: Viking on January 10, 2012, 02:13:55 pm
Quote from: E30Dom on January 10, 2012, 01:40:16 pm
Don't forget you'll need the levelling system and headlamp washers to be legal with the new MOTs coming in...
No, only if washers &  levelers are fitted are they tested. If they're not fitted then they aren't tested. MOT testers manual, section 1.7.  :happy2:
I'm pretty sure you have to have levellers and washers for xenons
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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2012, 02:55:58 pm »
Quote from: jhtrophy on January 10, 2012, 02:16:32 pm
Quote from: Viking on January 10, 2012, 02:13:55 pm
Quote from: E30Dom on January 10, 2012, 01:40:16 pm
Don't forget you'll need the levelling system and headlamp washers to be legal with the new MOTs coming in...
No, only if washers &  levelers are fitted are they tested. If they're not fitted then they aren't tested. MOT testers manual, section 1.7.  :happy2:
I'm pretty sure you have to have levellers and washers for xenons

If fitted they have to work. Link.  :happy2:
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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2012, 06:13:51 pm »
Today i took delivery of some hella Projectors they look 100% oe not sure if i will go halogen bulb or a xenon kit yet but at £337 delivered i am well happy.
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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2012, 06:55:23 pm »
back on topic please... :)

Anyone got a price for a complete (singular) Xenon headlight unit?
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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2012, 07:06:43 pm »
Quote from: Viking on January 10, 2012, 02:13:55 pm
Quote from: E30Dom on January 10, 2012, 01:40:16 pm
Don't forget you'll need the levelling system and headlamp washers to be legal with the new MOTs coming in...
No, only if washers &  levelers are fitted are they tested. If they're not fitted then they aren't tested. MOT testers manual, section 1.7.  :happy2:

2012 changes;

Lighting

Products on the lens or light source that obviously reduce the light's intensity or change its colour will become a reason for failure – applies to front/rear position lamps, registration plate lamps, stop lamps, rear fog and direction indicators,

Headlight requirements are updated to take account of the particular characteristics of High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps.

HID headlights can cause dazzle if they are dirty or aimed too high so car manufacturers must fit headlamp cleaning and levelling systems. car will fail if a mandatory headlamp cleaning or levelling system is missing, doesn't work or is obviously defective.

Vehicles fitted with aftermarket HID systems must also be fitted with properly working washer and levelling systems.

If a headlamp bulb is not seated correctly the resulting beam pattern will be indistinct and this will result in a test fail.

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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2012, 07:11:46 pm »
Not gonna get into (another) argument, but if you follow the link I posted above to the Official MOT testers online manual, you'll find what I've said is correct. Your section bolded stating

"Vehicles fitted with aftermarket HID systems must also be fitted with properly working washer and levelling systems."

is not from the MOT test or VOSA.  :happy2:

Edit: It's from the AA who are trying their best to make a dogs dinner of the MOT test in their own words.
« Last Edit: January 10, 2012, 07:15:47 pm by Viking »
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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2012, 07:11:58 pm »
Quote from: WT007 on January 10, 2012, 06:13:51 pm
Today i took delivery of some hella Projectors they look 100% oe not sure if i will go halogen bulb or a xenon kit yet but at £337 delivered i am well happy.
:popcornsoda: I need to see these and where did you getr them?
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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2012, 07:49:03 pm »
if you purchase ONLY the OEM xenon headlight housing from the dealers that will be all you will need as your current bulb/igniter/ballast are OK im assuming and you'll be able to swap these over to the new unit, simple bolt on/bolt off for the ballast, and the ignitor/bulb/bulb holder ring are self explanatory

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Re: How much would a new xenon headlight cost from the steelers?
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2012, 10:30:58 pm »
Quote from: oisinc on January 10, 2012, 06:55:23 pm
back on topic please... :)

Anyone got a price for a complete (singular) Xenon headlight unit?

I think you're looking in the region of £233.19 plus VAT for an OEM unit from the dealer.  I was quoted this price last year but it might've changed a bit since then possibly?
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