Xenons and Fabia vRs

lfc958 · 21-01-2008, 15:52

This is an initialquestion to all you fabia vRS owners who do not have Xenons and would like them.

I know of someone who can professionally retro fit these.

1 ) If I get more than 5 people interested, I will get cost and time taken to do the job.
2) If there is more tha 5 who definately want this done I will arrange contact.

Please put your name down if interested.

cheezemonkhai · 21-01-2008, 17:19

Surely you want to mention the beam scatter issues and the legal issues surrounding the after market kits.

Is this for the OEM system as from the factory or an after market kit?

lfc958 · 21-01-2008, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

Surely you want to mention the beam scatter issues and the legal issues surrounding the after market kits.

Is this for the OEM system as from the factory or an after market kit?

This is an after market Kit, that is fully legal, otherwise I would not even post on here.
This has been checked out by a Skoda dealer as well.

To put your minds at rest - This information was given to me by a dealer who knows the the person who does this work is an EX Skoda ( Milton Keynes ) employee
Price is approx £300 inluding fitting.

symonevans · 21-01-2008, 18:07

£300? Whoa!!! Do you get projector lenses?

cheezemonkhai · 21-01-2008, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by lfc958

This is an after market Kit, that is fully legal, otherwise I would not even post on here.
This has been checked out by a Skoda dealer as well.

To put your minds at rest - This information was given to me by a dealer who knows the the person who does this work is an EX Skoda ( Milton Keynes ) employee
Price is approx £300 inluding fitting.

Can I please ask the details of the kit and if it is available for the MK II Octy also?

The reason I ask as I was sure you had to have headlamps specifically designed for HID's along with Washers and self levelling to be able to obtain type approval for a specific vehicle as that is the way HIDs are legal in the UK.

Department for Transport - Aftermarket HID (Xenon) headlamps

Specifically this section:

"In summary it is not permitted to convert an existing halogen headlamp unit for use with HID bulbs. The entire headlamp unit must be replaced with one designed and approved for use with HID bulbs and it must be installed in accordance with the rules stated above."

As such I would be extremely interested in how an after market system can be deemed legal as the company can't have obtained type approval without spending a massive amount for every car they wish to support.

If such a kit is available then I would be very interested in it and I know a fabia owner who would be too.

lfc958 · 23-01-2008, 00:02

Please can you all list your names for interest along with your questions, I will then pass your concerns onto the fitter , and based on his responses you can then pull or continue your interest.

Thanks

cheezemonkhai · 23-01-2008, 00:18

I know this says fabia VRs, but is this fabia only or octy also?

lfc958 · 23-01-2008, 00:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

I know this says fabia VRs, but is this fabia only or octy also?

You have the honour of the 1st and 2nd questions i will put to him

cheezemonkhai · 23-01-2008, 02:12

Petr · 23-01-2008, 08:12

I might be interested if it is 100% kosher.
Petr

symonevans · 23-01-2008, 08:21

If anything these kits dont cost anymore than £50ish. Plenty out there, £300 seems well out there. These gold plated?

Petr · 23-01-2008, 08:29

yep, found this on ebay:

Xenon HID conversion kit H1 H7 9005 9006 E11 APPROVED on eBay, also Bulbs Lenses, Lights Lighting Accessories, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 28-Jan-08 00:16:29 GMT)

symonevans · 23-01-2008, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petr

yep, found this on ebay:

Xenon HID conversion kit H1 H7 9005 9006 E11 APPROVED on eBay, also Bulbs Lenses, Lights Lighting Accessories, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 28-Jan-08 00:16:29 GMT)

Yeah, I did a deal with a guy. Got 2 sets delivered for £160. There made by "bosch HID" and are different to Bosch. Had no problems what so ever with them.

Fitted myself also. So if anyone wants any advice with fitting then I'll be happy to help.
Just when I saw the £300 tag on here I wondered why? Sorry if Ive put anyone off but just trying to save some pennies for someone

cheezemonkhai · 23-01-2008, 10:17

The £300 will be a fitted price and will apparently include a way of making these road legal.

That would require self levelling, headlight washers and type approved headlights for the vehicle.

The £50 kit you have will include nothing but the bulbs and required circuitry. The kit you sourced on ebay is 100% illegal to run in the UK. Not to mention f**king annoying for other drivers as you scatter light everywhere and blind them.

On that Kit E11 refers to the country of origin, ISO 9001 is a standard for writing down a process etc and ISO14001 is a standard for manufacturing, recycling and waste management.

The link I posted above states the DVLA's position on these

Baker21 · 23-01-2008, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

The link I posted above states the DVLA's position on these

You get that link from a good source mate..........LOL!!!

jasc1988 · 23-01-2008, 17:05

I believe a Kosher kit for £300 is unrealistic, the Xenon headlamp units are £500 a side from Skoda....

Doubt this will be legal

lfc958 · 23-01-2008, 17:26

I would just like to re itterate that this thread is for registering interest, and I will ask ANY questions you have of the fitter, you then have an opportunity to remove your interest once all questions have been answered.

Please do not use this thread to discuss the legalities or whatever of the offer, this is not a legally binding contract to say that anyone interested will have to take it.

Thank You

jasc1988 · 23-01-2008, 17:30

'if' legal add me then, but i highly doubt it

skudmissile · 24-01-2008, 12:15

interested. but only if this includes projector headlamps. not bothered about leveling or washers .

WaveyDavey · 24-01-2008, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by skudmissile

interested. but only if this includes projector headlamps. not bothered about leveling or washers .

If it's legal then it'll have to come with levellers & washers anyway.

Cheers

Dave.

21-01-2008, 15:52	#1
lfc958 Oh Dear Skoda!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 3,967	Xenons and Fabia vRs This is an initialquestion to all you fabia vRS owners who do not have Xenons and would like them. I know of someone who can professionally retro fit these. 1 ) If I get more than 5 people interested, I will get cost and time taken to do the job. 2) If there is more tha 5 who definately want this done I will arrange contact. Please put your name down if interested. __________________ Steve Bye Bye Fabia ( VERY Soon ), Hello 500 ( Sept 08 )

21-01-2008, 17:19	#2
cheezemonkhai Mmm Weißbier Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,760	Re: Xenons and Fabia vRs Surely you want to mention the beam scatter issues and the legal issues surrounding the after market kits. Is this for the OEM system as from the factory or an after market kit? __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

21-01-2008, 18:07	#4
symonevans Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 636	Re: Xenons and Fabia vRs £300? Whoa!!! Do you get projector lenses?

23-01-2008, 00:02	#6
lfc958 Oh Dear Skoda!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 3,967	Re: Xenons and Fabia vRs Please can you all list your names for interest along with your questions, I will then pass your concerns onto the fitter , and based on his responses you can then pull or continue your interest. Thanks __________________ Steve Bye Bye Fabia ( VERY Soon ), Hello 500 ( Sept 08 )

23-01-2008, 00:18	#7
cheezemonkhai Mmm Weißbier Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,760	Re: Xenons and Fabia vRs I know this says fabia VRs, but is this fabia only or octy also? __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

23-01-2008, 02:12	#9
cheezemonkhai Mmm Weißbier Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,760	Re: Xenons and Fabia vRs ta __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

23-01-2008, 08:12	#10
Petr Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sheffield & Czech Republic Posts: 152	Re: Xenons and Fabia vRs I might be interested if it is 100% kosher. Petr

23-01-2008, 08:21	#11
symonevans Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 636	Re: Xenons and Fabia vRs If anything these kits dont cost anymore than £50ish. Plenty out there, £300 seems well out there. These gold plated?

23-01-2008, 08:29	#12
Petr Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sheffield & Czech Republic Posts: 152	Re: Xenons and Fabia vRs yep, found this on ebay: Xenon HID conversion kit H1 H7 9005 9006 E11 APPROVED on eBay, also Bulbs Lenses, Lights Lighting Accessories, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 28-Jan-08 00:16:29 GMT)

23-01-2008, 10:17	#14
cheezemonkhai Mmm Weißbier Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,760	Re: Xenons and Fabia vRs The £300 will be a fitted price and will apparently include a way of making these road legal. That would require self levelling, headlight washers and type approved headlights for the vehicle. The £50 kit you have will include nothing but the bulbs and required circuitry. The kit you sourced on ebay is 100% illegal to run in the UK. Not to mention fking annoying for other drivers as you scatter light everywhere and blind them. On that Kit E11 refers to the country of origin, ISO 9001 is a standard for writing down a process etc and ISO14001 is a standard for manufacturing, recycling and waste management. The link I posted above states the DVLA's position on these __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.**

23-01-2008, 17:05	#16
jasc1988 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 2,138	Re: Xenons and Fabia vRs I believe a Kosher kit for £300 is unrealistic, the Xenon headlamp units are £500 a side from Skoda.... Doubt this will be legal __________________ 173.5 bhp ... Czech Mate

23-01-2008, 17:26	#17
lfc958 Oh Dear Skoda!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 3,967	Re: Xenons and Fabia vRs I would just like to re itterate that this thread is for registering interest, and I will ask ANY questions you have of the fitter, you then have an opportunity to remove your interest once all questions have been answered. Please do not use this thread to discuss the legalities or whatever of the offer, this is not a legally binding contract to say that anyone interested will have to take it. Thank You __________________ Steve Bye Bye Fabia ( VERY Soon ), Hello 500 ( Sept 08 )

23-01-2008, 17:30	#18
jasc1988 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 2,138	Re: Xenons and Fabia vRs 'if' legal add me then, but i highly doubt it __________________ 173.5 bhp ... Czech Mate

24-01-2008, 12:15	#19
skudmissile Yes it is! Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,863	Re: Xenons and Fabia vRs interested. but only if this includes projector headlamps. not bothered about leveling or washers . __________________ Now turned down a little, not sure on power till RR Day Fabia vRS + Stage 2 hybrid now on lowered suspension goes like a missile

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