14 replies to this topic

[john140272]

I would like to change my headlights so i can see when it is dark, does any one know if angel eyes are any good and if so are they legal.

[shorty]

the search button is your friend


but its an odd one, to play it safe have the sidelight plain white as there are less chances of getting caught by the police and they should be fine to use

[benno1275]

i was told they are illegal thats why alot of places dont sell them in this country

why dont you just change to a halogen conversion i think angel eyes are just for looks more than anything and if you say you want something so you can see you are best getting something practical

[Asphalt]

Yes illegal; taste-police will arrest you in no time! *SCNR*

I don't think a smaler reflector will be brigther than a big one.
What's left on the angle eyes? 5"? Std. is 7"!
If you want more & better light: Get good new H4 headlamps and 'look at the bright side'

[mike.]

As far as i can tell with the law, the function of thel ights isn't illegal. i.e. the angel eye itself isn't illegal as its symmetrical and use white bulbs.

The fact that the lamps aren't E makred is what makes them illegal.

[Guess-Works.com]

If you want decent headlights, go for the Wipac Freeforms, they ARE E marked and also clear plastic lenses which also very tough.

eg http://mra-minis.co....products_id=205

[WRLondon]

lol
never been bothered about mine
MOT can be an issue though..
no e-mark on some of em
you can get e approved ones but there like £99
same headlights as on an oldish range rover if that helps the search

[WRLondon]

edit : woops double post

Edited by WRLondon, 08 December 2009 - 09:34 AM.

[leaky]

Well when I had my MOT I was told the beam patten wasn't right. They didn't fail me for it just told me. On a normal light the beam if a straight line and then goes up on the ends if that makes any sense. Angel eyes just have a flat line. Thats why their not e-marked.

Not sure if that makes sense someone on here will be able to explain it better.

[danie garry]

the search button is your friend

the search button is evil!!!! angel eyes are legal(pass NCT) in ireland if that helps?!?!?

[84MiniMayfairAlex]

Well when I had my MOT I was told the beam patten wasn't right. They didn't fail me for it just told me. On a normal light the beam if a straight line and then goes up on the ends if that makes any sense. Angel eyes just have a flat line. Thats why their not e-marked.

Not sure if that makes sense someone on here will be able to explain it better.

Yeh They Kickup On The Left In The Uk And Angel Eyes Have No Kick Up, But The Normal Beam Is Just A Circle So I Dont Think There Should be Much To Argue On The Mot, Buh Just Swap Them Over Mot Time Thas Wha Im Gunna Doo

[danrock101]

wooooops can't belive i've drove my angel eyed mini around not knowing they're illegal haha, don't even like them that much they were put on by the prev owner

[leaky]

wooooops can't belive i've drove my angel eyed mini around not knowing they're illegal haha, don't even like them that much they were put on by the prev owner

Same. I want to get rid of mine I just have more important things to buy at the moment. Its on my very long list.

[Guess-Works.com]

What everyone seems to forget, an MOT is not about legality it's about road worthyness....

The majority of the light beam is controlled by the bulb, not the lens, and a good quality H4 bulb will provide the necessary line between dipped and main beam, which is why angle eyes and other crystal light units pass the MOT...

However, the Road Vehicles Traffic Act, clearly state that appropriate markings are on the lights... this is what our friendly police person will use as their guidance...

The E mark is an indication of the quality of manufacture, that the have been tested as fit for use on the road etc etc ( similar to a BS Kite mark ).

There are loads of things which will pass an MOT which are not legal for road use,

[WRLondon]

anyone who has angel eyes and want to swap for the classic glass ones let me know
wouldnt mind a pair for my other mini