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Oct 30, 2006 22:43:25 GMT
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any ideas if yellow headlights are legal in uk or not guys ? checked on some mot related websites but could not find a direct answer to this  cheers |
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bryn
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Oct 30, 2006 22:45:43 GMT
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Don't seen any reason why not? As long as the pattern is correct. Not sure if there's any requirement reference white light only from the front of the vehicle, just as there's no white light allowed from the rear when moving forward.
I had yellow lamps on one of my 2CVs and never had any grief, but that was fifteen years agoooo.
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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Mr K
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Oct 30, 2006 22:57:12 GMT
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can you make normal lights yellow with a film, or a spray?
Nick
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Oct 30, 2006 22:58:47 GMT
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My dad used to paint the headlights of whatever car we took to france. Used a bottle of something called " spectra " no idea if its still available......let me know if it is !!  |
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Oct 30, 2006 23:00:16 GMT
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Selective yellow headlamps are still legal, I think. None of the MOT guides show it as a failure (they refer to lights emitting anything other than white/yellow light) but its contrary to the UNECE regulations that state only fog lamps can be selective yellow. Personally, whatever the rules, I find selective yellow far less dazzling than current white lamps. After all that was the purpose of selective yellow in the first place.
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Mr K
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Oct 30, 2006 23:00:43 GMT
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hmm, the lights are the same as metro, maestro, SS1, rialto, and probably others, anyone seen yellow lights for these? Mr B-locks?
sorry about the thread jack... the race car neeeeds these!
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Hirst
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Oct 30, 2006 23:07:13 GMT
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I looked into this some time ago, yellow lamps or bulbs are fine. Other colours like red, green etc. are not for obvious reasons. This would include those blue HID effect bulbs technically but I think they'd be borderline depending on what car it is, mood of whoever is checking, etc.
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Oct 30, 2006 23:13:48 GMT
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Timely thread. Got a couple of yellow bulbs found in the 240K which I've just sold, I guess from a trip to France back in the day. Thinking of sticking them in the maroon 240K, for no good reason at all.
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Oct 30, 2006 23:18:23 GMT
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Thinking of sticking them in the maroon 240K, for no good reason at all. Apart from the fact they look fan-tabby-dozie. ;D |
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bstardchild
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Oct 30, 2006 23:18:52 GMT
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tigran
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They always look so cool in pics of capri touring cars.
*needs to sort it*
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Mr K
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Clearly yellow lights where best used at Le man, where they distinguish between the GT classes and the Prototypes.   There appears to be yellow bulbs available from hella, as well as films that stick onto your headlights to make them yellow, and it looks pretty effective - just got to find some in the UK or at a sensible price now. these guys look promising - will drop them a bell later and let you know how I get on. www.glasstechnics.co.uk/window%20tinting%20film.htmlseems to be readily available in the states. www.eautoworks.com/html/ORD-1-1-1-103755.cfm |
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Last Edit: Oct 31, 2006 7:51:13 GMT by Mr K
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I've got one yellow light at the front,.. so,.. I'm on the fence  |
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so its legally fine yes  ?? |
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I'm having yellow bulbs in my 914, but then again that is being built to be legal in the ACO's Le Mans Classic GT class |
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phatphord
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I used that yellow tinting pen on my bike headlight in the past as it helps make you a little more noticeable in dim conditions when everyone has their lights on. I need more so if anyone finds any please let me know!!!
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tigran
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Oct 31, 2006 12:54:38 GMT
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I feel dirty using Demon tweeks 'modification' section but that stuff might work. Says it's available in yella' but there is no option for it in the drop down menu, so I'll call em when i get a sec. |
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1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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Oct 31, 2006 13:40:44 GMT
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he he i just got enuff film for my motor for nuffin!!
May be able to help with other peoples applications if you ax nicely!
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tigran
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Oct 31, 2006 13:47:24 GMT
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Well apparently DT don't do it.
*shuffles off to folia tec site*
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1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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