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Twin Headlights
James - 17/3/05 at 04:39 PM

Can anyone think of a SVA/MOT reason not to put two pairs of smaller headlights at the front? Assuming the radiuses were fine?

They would be rigged to act as one.

Cheers,
James

*And yes, I do realise I'd be paying to add weight to the car!

[Edited on 17/3/05 by James]


Mix - 17/3/05 at 04:58 PM

This is something that has crossed my mind.
Is it permissable to have separate units for dip and main beams?

Mick


Kitlooney1000 - 17/3/05 at 05:03 PM

If i remember right, you are allowed two of eac light on each side of the car, Headlights dipped and high beam and sidelights, but you might want to check an SVA manual


britishtrident - 17/3/05 at 05:19 PM

Only 2 dipped beams allowed main beam is usually all four.

Dipped beams should be on the outside -- at least that is how I remember it.


RoadkillUK - 17/3/05 at 07:03 PM

My Xantia has 2 dipped and 4 main beam. HTH


Mix - 18/3/05 at 07:44 AM

OK, so now the $64,000 question.

How do we think Mr SVA would would view such a set up and would he take his measurements only from the outside of the outer lens? (assuming the lights to be mounted in horizontal pairs).
Or, even better, has anyone passed with a configuration similar?

Mick


David Jenkins - 18/3/05 at 08:21 AM

Well, if the dippable ones are on the outside, then I guess he'd measure to there - that's the light that would always be on when the headlamps are lit.

David