Hmm, that sounds fairly definate.
I will have to let PPC magazine know they are wrong.
Jim
On 22/12/2010 09:49, Matthew Wastell wrote:
How about a statement from DVLA:
"It is not acceptable to convert a headlight approved for use with a
halogen filament bulb to use a Xenon (HID) gas discharge bulb. The
only acceptable way of converting is to replace the headlight for one
approved for gas discharge bulbs. Such headlamps will be approved to
UNECE Regulation 98 and 'E' marked. If headlamps approved to UNECE
Regulation 98 are retro-fitted, they must be self-levelling (as part
of the headlamp system) or via self-levelling suspension and headlamp
washers must be installed. Under the Road Traffic Act 1988, it is an
offence to fit or use parts which are not legal"
There's a nice video here:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/videos/featuresvideos/204742/xenon_test.html
The statement from DVLA is clear. HID kits are not allowed in a
headlight not designed for HID bulbs. When the car was made does not
appear to make any difference.
M
On Dec 21, 9:48 pm, Jim Hearne<[email protected]> wrote:
Apparently all the rules for HID lights only apply to newly
manufactured cars, nothing mentions retrofitted HID lights.
On production cars they need to be self levelling and fitted with washers..
Jim
On 21/12/2010 20:00, Matthew Wastell wrote:
Wouldn't mind, but they are basically illegal as retrofits in uk. I think they
need an auto self levelling mech and possibly different lens.
Regular bulbs would be fine if we werent being blinded by modern car lights
coming the other way then quickly trying to see again. Lucky for them they
have auto dimming mirrors and other such fancy any dazzle stuff, pain in the
whatnot for low sports cars, I don't envy all year round quantum drivers!
M
On 19 Dec 2010, at 22:34, "hansdefauwes"<[email protected]> wrote:
Has anybody tried the HID Xenon Kit yet?
2 versions:
H4 (4300K, 6000K, 8000K, 10000K en 12000K)
H4 Bi-Xenon 6000K, 8000K
3800 lumen
200meter Xeon vs 90meter halogeen.
Hans
----- Original Message ----- From: "John Woodward"<[email protected]>
To: "Quantum Owners Group"<[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 10:45 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Kit Cars is born.
Like Russell, I noticed the difference from the Saloon to the 2+2,
finished up buying new headlight units& Osram Nightbreaker bulbs for
the 2+2, great improvement, but still not as good as the Saloon.
John
On Dec 19, 8:28 pm, "hansdefauwes"<[email protected]> wrote:
No
Saloom is MK1 fiesta
2+2 is MK2 fiesta
both H4
Hans
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Wastell"<[email protected]>
To:<[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 9:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Kit Cars is born.
I've only looked at one saloon however the lights were set further forward
which would make a difference.
Are the units the same?
M
On 19 Dec 2010, at 20:20, Russell Willcox
<[email protected]> wrote:
The thing I have never understood owning both a 2+2 and a saloon is, why
are the lights better on the saloon??
Russell
On 19/12/2010 19:45, Matthew Wastell wrote:
I'd say the problem with pop down is the tunnel vision it gives the>> light
so that it tends not to scatter closely in front of the car. A few
complain with 2+2 who live in the sticks. I've hot around it on mine.
Flush units will maintain the aerodynamics. I wonder if a clear lens
could be made to go body colour like an LCD display in reverse, that
would be cool :-).
On 19 Dec 2010, at 13:20, jin<[email protected]> wrote:
I often wondered why more mainstream manufacturers didn t adopt the
pop down units on the quantum, seems like the ideal solution since pop
ups have been outlawed for some time now
On Dec 19, 12:33 pm, Eddie<[email protected]> wrote:
Just let you know that pop up headlights have been banned from
production for some years now due to health and safety when hitting a
pedestrian. This is why cars like the MX5 now have proper headlights
unlike the original ones.
Eddie
On Dec 12, 10:23 pm, Waterboy182<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Ed,
I would like to also wish you all the best with the new venture and
look forward to seeing the new models however (and I apologise if>>>>> this
is taken the wrong way)...
with SVA the way it is would the newer mark fiesta's, or even a>>>>> Puma,
not be better for the future? With the KA only having a 1.3 as
standard won't single donor status be tricky unless the original
engine is used, and the rest of the components are a little suspect
too (brakes, suspension etc) in comparison to the readily available
Fiesta or Puma donors?
I for one would especially welcome a move towards a jap based>>>>> Quantum
based on the Almera, or maybe a rwd mx5? Just thoughts, probably on>>>>> my
own with the jap route and may be too much work to achieve!
I'd especially love to see a new saloon/coupe, minus sunroof and pop
up lights!
On Dec 12, 5:21 pm, Eddie<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi all
Thank you for the kind words that have been expressed here about my
taking on Quantum. Some of the comments have been quite humbling.
I have given much thought about taking on Quantum, this decision>>>>>> was
not taken lightly.
I must thank John& Rosemary who have been very suportive of my
taking
Quantum on.
I wil now have everything I need to support all of the older models
from moulds to spares.
It is important to now progress Quantum, and to that end I have
decided that the 2+2 model will have an update. It is looking>>>>>> likely
that it will be re engineered to run on a Ka donar and also have a
styling update. Don't worry, the styling update will be more
evolution
rather than revolution.
I am planning on a factory open day towards the end of June /
begining
of July so that you are able to see the progress.
I look foward to working as closely as possible with the QOC and
giving new life to the cars that we love.
Eddie
On Dec 10, 2:18 pm, vince<[email protected]> wrote:
I would just like to add my best wishes to Eddie on his new>>>>>>> venture
.
We all know things are "safe" in Eddie's hands.
Well Done
Vince [The Merchandising man]
You know where to come !
On Dec 8, 1:59 pm, "Hamish Freeman"<[email protected]>
wrote:
How nice for once to see a logical progression such that someone
who has made an effort to provide updates and improvements for>>>>>>>> the
Quantum Marque for some time now has actually been able to buy>>>>>>>> the
company - a touch of Victor Kiam?
Congratulations and hope you are able to make a thriving business
of it!
Hamish& Trish
----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Heaton
To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 9:11 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Kit Cars is born.
Hot off the press.........Quantum Kit Cars is
born..........and the new owner lives in Bristol.........often is
accused of loosing the plot.......but we no him better as Eddie
Ruskin.
Eddie and I have had many discussions over the last few
weeks and with a little bit of help, Eddie has completed the
purchase today.........well done and good luck and all being well
you should have a smooth handover on the 18th Dec....
Eddie will fill you in with further details of what's to
happen later.
I shall look forward to Saturday Evening when we can open a
bottle of champagne at the Southern Area Xmas Bash.
Best Wishes
Andy Heaton
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