Wanted-Projector Headlights

mark_bonsai · 13th September 2008, 11:19

I'm after a pair of projector (not xenon, too much hassle) headlights from a pre-facelift ZT.

Anyone got a pair lying around that they'd like to swap for some money?

JohnDotCom · 13th September 2008, 11:20

Try Les at SMC Trading he may well have some.
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mark_bonsai · 13th September 2008, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Try Les at SMC Trading he may well have some.
A member on here and see the Banner Ad at top of pages.
Welcome to the Club by the way.

I know SMC well, and all they've got are the LHD versions.

stocktake · 13th September 2008, 11:28

Pardon my ignorance but I was thinking if installing MK1 Xenons, what is the hassle you mention Mark? I thought they were plug and play as an upgrade?

mark_bonsai · 13th September 2008, 11:37

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Pardon my ignorance but I was thinking if installing MK1 Xenons, what is the hassle you mention Mark? I thought they were plug and play as an upgrade?

My understanding, albeit limited, of xenons is that they require level sensors on the suspension to operate correctly. For the true xenons, it's not simply a bulb change.

I'm sure if this isn't the case, someone will enlighten us.

rt2 · 13th September 2008, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_bonsai

My understanding, albeit limited, of xenons is that the require level sensors on the suspension to operate correctly. For the true xenons, it's not simply a bulb change.

I'm sure if this isn't the case, someone will enlighten us.

You are correct in your assumption.

jaygee · 13th September 2008, 13:18

i keep reading about fitting xenon headlights... i have noticed this label on my: 53 reg cdti club (see photo)
does this mean my car has xenons already fitted..
thanks
john:

rt2 · 13th September 2008, 13:23

In a word yes

JohnDotCom · 13th September 2008, 13:51

All vehicles have that Label Fitted.
Does not mean Xenons fitted.
One label fits all job.

Raistlin · 13th September 2008, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_bonsai

My understanding, albeit limited, of xenons is that they require level sensors on the suspension to operate correctly. For the true xenons, it's not simply a bulb change.

I'm sure if this isn't the case, someone will enlighten us.

Auto levelling was required for Xenons during manufacture as was headlamp wash.

Neither is required for a retrofit. I retrofitted mine and they function with the manual level adjuster. They also pass MOT without a problem so yes, they are effectively plug and play.

I fitted the headlamp wash merely because I wanted to and it turned into a bit of a team project

I also played with the auto levelling system but chose not to install it because I didn't want the expense of a new LSM.

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,604 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Pardon my ignorance but I was thinking if installing MK1 Xenons, what is the hassle you mention Mark? I thought they were plug and play as an upgrade? __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Try Les at SMC Trading he may well have some. A member on here and see the Banner Ad at top of pages. Welcome to the Club by the way.

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rt2 Banned Rover 75 Tourer 2.5 connoisseur se in moonstone manual Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	In a word yes

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	All vehicles have that Label Fitted. Does not mean Xenons fitted. One label fits all job.