What headlights are these?

uk_dave&gill · 17th July 2011, 18:29

A mate who is looking at getting a Tourer or a ZTT has mentioned "clear" headlights on some cars

I sent him this link, even though he really wants a diesel, and he says that these are the lights he is referring to

Are they Xenons?

T-Cut · 17th July 2011, 18:34

The headlamps with the 'bullseye' lens inside are projectors. Projectors come in both filament bulb and HID flavours. In MGR speak, HIDs are xenons, but the term doesn't mean much otherwise.

You can also fit HID burners in 'ordinary' lamps these days, using special kits.

TC

Poppy · 17th July 2011, 18:35

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Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

A mate who is looking at getting a Tourer or a ZTT has mentioned "clear" headlights on some cars

I sent him this link, even though he really wants a diesel, and he says that these are the lights he is referring to

Are they Xenons?

Hiya. I believe they are yes... Although I am sure someone will be able to tell you for certain better than me.

vindaloo · 17th July 2011, 20:12

They are Projector headlamps as noted by others & probably Xenon as the car has the power wash.

mamasboy · 17th July 2011, 20:16

love the ad, "priced to sell".... as opposed to what

vindaloo · 17th July 2011, 20:19

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Originally Posted by mamasboy

love the ad, "priced to sell".... as opposed to what

Yes it always puzzles me why people put that phrase in their ads, I suppose it's the posh equivalent of 'cheap as chips'

pab · 17th July 2011, 20:25

Looking at the advert i can also confirm they a genuine xenon gas discharge lamps..

It seems a well kept car with a good specification at decent money the mileage would put most of the buyers off but it is 11 years old and loads of history.

uk_dave&gill · 17th July 2011, 23:08

Ta folks!

(as far as advert terms goes, there's a lot that get my goat like

"first to see will buy" says who?

"84000 from new" as opposed to.....?

etc)

kissifer1972 · 17th July 2011, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

The headlamps with the 'bullseye' lens inside are projectors. Projectors come in both filament bulb and HID flavours. In MGR speak, HIDs are xenons, but the term doesn't mean much otherwise.

You can also fit HID burners in 'ordinary' lamps these days, using special kits.

TC

They are clearly Xenon headlamps as you can see the writing in the right hand headlamp in the 2nd picture.

Projectos do not have any writing within the headlamp

17th July 2011, 18:29	#1
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	What headlights are these? A mate who is looking at getting a Tourer or a ZTT has mentioned "clear" headlights on some cars I sent him this link, even though he really wants a diesel, and he says that these are the lights he is referring to Are they Xenons? __________________ Dave

17th July 2011, 20:16	#5
mamasboy RS South East Ford fester... blah.... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hastings Posts: 2,900 Thanks: 29 Thanked 78 Times in 42 Posts	love the ad, "priced to sell".... as opposed to what __________________ the name's Bernard but you can call me nursie......

17th July 2011, 23:08	#8
uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	Ta folks! (as far as advert terms goes, there's a lot that get my goat like "first to see will buy" says who? "84000 from new" as opposed to.....? etc) __________________ Dave

17th July 2011, 18:34	#2
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The headlamps with the 'bullseye' lens inside are projectors. Projectors come in both filament bulb and HID flavours. In MGR speak, HIDs are xenons, but the term doesn't mean much otherwise. You can also fit HID burners in 'ordinary' lamps these days, using special kits. TC

17th July 2011, 20:12	#4
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	They are Projector headlamps as noted by others & probably Xenon as the car has the power wash.

17th July 2011, 20:25	#7
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Looking at the advert i can also confirm they a genuine xenon gas discharge lamps.. It seems a well kept car with a good specification at decent money the mileage would put most of the buyers off but it is 11 years old and loads of history.