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Mk1 Technical : Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
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Kuga items for sale & wanted : MK 2 Bonnet Protector
Author: andspenka
Subject: MK 2 Bonnet Protector
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 8:28pm
Have you got any pics?
Subject: MK 2 Bonnet Protector
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 8:28pm
Have you got any pics?
I had one on my previous car, a Qashqai but I'm not convinced if it will suit the Kuga. Why are you selling?
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Kuga items for sale & wanted : MK 2 Bonnet Protector
Author: phoneman
Subject: MK 2 Bonnet Protector
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 9:16pm
yes Andrew, got pictures, pm me your email and i’ll send you them, selling as bought updated mk2 with modified front end and will not fit.....Ronnie
Subject: MK 2 Bonnet Protector
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 9:16pm
yes Andrew, got pictures, pm me your email and i’ll send you them, selling as bought updated mk2 with modified front end and will not fit.....Ronnie
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Mk2 General Discussion : Titanium X Sport to ST Line ???
Author: murcod
Subject: Titanium X Sport to ST Line ???
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 12:54am
It's torque that causes torque steer, not the peak hp/ kW output.![Wink]( "Wink")
Many years ago a I had a 1.8l turbo AWD hatchback. It could be changed to FWD by pulling a lever on the actual transaxle case (ie. not a shift lever inside cabin.) I had it dynoed on a 2WD dyno so had it on a hoist and activated the 2WD (FWD). It went from being a very tame/ controllable vehicle to changing lanes at 80km/h if you floored it! That's a drastic example, but it was a real eye opener.
My other vehicle is a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi - the FWD model not the AWD. It will torque steer over bumpy surfaces and loses traction all too easily when turning at intersections. That a non turbo 2.4l with 131kW and 230Nm of torque, 6spd manual. It's also got higher performance tyres than stock that have a lot more grip.
I bought my Kuga thinking the AWD would be next to useless, but have found it the total opposite. It does torque vectoring (which improves handling when cornering) and also actively splits the torque to the rear way before any traction is lost at the front end. You can literally floor it when turning right at intersections and it grips and turns lightning quick. It's not something you'd normally do, but it's reassuring to know it has that level of grip.
That's all just my opinion and experinces, it's Phoneman's choice and I congratulate him on his new vehicle- I saw it posted in the other thread.
PS: Put some pics up!![Smile]( "Smile")
Subject: Titanium X Sport to ST Line ???
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 12:54am
 tgo wrote:They also get 245 HP vs 150, so it wouldn't be surprising they get torque steer that's a lot more horses. |
It's torque that causes torque steer, not the peak hp/ kW output.
Many years ago a I had a 1.8l turbo AWD hatchback. It could be changed to FWD by pulling a lever on the actual transaxle case (ie. not a shift lever inside cabin.) I had it dynoed on a 2WD dyno so had it on a hoist and activated the 2WD (FWD). It went from being a very tame/ controllable vehicle to changing lanes at 80km/h if you floored it! That's a drastic example, but it was a real eye opener.
My other vehicle is a 2011 Suzuki Kizashi - the FWD model not the AWD. It will torque steer over bumpy surfaces and loses traction all too easily when turning at intersections. That a non turbo 2.4l with 131kW and 230Nm of torque, 6spd manual. It's also got higher performance tyres than stock that have a lot more grip.
I bought my Kuga thinking the AWD would be next to useless, but have found it the total opposite. It does torque vectoring (which improves handling when cornering) and also actively splits the torque to the rear way before any traction is lost at the front end. You can literally floor it when turning right at intersections and it grips and turns lightning quick. It's not something you'd normally do, but it's reassuring to know it has that level of grip.
That's all just my opinion and experinces, it's Phoneman's choice and I congratulate him on his new vehicle- I saw it posted in the other thread.
PS: Put some pics up!
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Mk2 General Discussion : Thoughts please
Author: murcod
Subject: Thoughts please
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 12:58am
I'm not sure what the rules are in the UK but it's illegal in Australia to change a halogen headlight to HID or LED with after-market kits.The beam pattern is altered which can blind oncoming drivers. HID's are also required to have auto levelling and washers here.
Edit: have a read of this http://greyhead.co.uk/are-aftermarket-hid-lights-legal-in-the-uk
and this https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aftermarket-hid-headlamps/aftermarket-hid-headlamps
Edited by murcod - 8 hours 57 minutes ago at 1:03am
Subject: Thoughts please
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 12:58am
I'm not sure what the rules are in the UK but it's illegal in Australia to change a halogen headlight to HID or LED with after-market kits.The beam pattern is altered which can blind oncoming drivers. HID's are also required to have auto levelling and washers here.
Edit: have a read of this http://greyhead.co.uk/are-aftermarket-hid-lights-legal-in-the-uk
and this https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aftermarket-hid-headlamps/aftermarket-hid-headlamps
| In the Department for Transport’s (DfT) view it is not legal to sell or use after market HID lighting kits, for converting conventional Halogen headlamps to HID Xenon. If a customer wants to convert his vehicle to Xenon HID he must purchase completely new Xenon HID headlamps. The reason for this is that the existing lens and reflector are designed around a Halogen filament bulb, working to very precise tolerances. If one places a HID “burner” (bulb) in the headlamp, the beam pattern will not be correct, there will be glare in some places and not enough light in other places within the beam pattern. |
Edited by murcod - 8 hours 57 minutes ago at 1:03am
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Mk1 Technical : Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Author: Ant
Subject: Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 4:44am
The kuga started on the 2nd attempt this morning..
It almost started the first time but not quite..
If this sounds strange to some but to me it doesnt when i say almost it sounds better aswell, sounds smoother n quieter not unlike in the past where it struggled....
Only difference between yesterdays starting and todays non start is that we did our monthly diesel fill up and we did an 100mile round trip out....
I didnt film the fuel pipe as its 4am and you never know who is about on the streets at that time......
Subject: Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 4:44am
The kuga started on the 2nd attempt this morning..
It almost started the first time but not quite..
If this sounds strange to some but to me it doesnt when i say almost it sounds better aswell, sounds smoother n quieter not unlike in the past where it struggled....
Only difference between yesterdays starting and todays non start is that we did our monthly diesel fill up and we did an 100mile round trip out....
I didnt film the fuel pipe as its 4am and you never know who is about on the streets at that time......
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Mk2 General Discussion : Titanium X Sport to ST Line ???
Author: phoneman
Subject: Titanium X Sport to ST Line ???
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 5:14am
Thanks for the comments David, much appreciated, will put pics up when I get sorted ( photobucket doesn’t support 3rd party hosting now does it) been a while since I posted pics
Subject: Titanium X Sport to ST Line ???
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 5:14am
Thanks for the comments David, much appreciated, will put pics up when I get sorted ( photobucket doesn’t support 3rd party hosting now does it) been a while since I posted pics
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Mk2 Technical : ALL Sat Nav GPS Altitude Address POI info
Author: soopersonic
Subject: ALL Sat Nav GPS Altitude Address POI info
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 5:36am
hi
can anyone with a 67 plate kuga add their details please
so I am on
sync 3 version 2.2
navigation maps
version .EU 4.15
Lyn is on
sync 3 version 2.3
navigation maps
version .F6.1
be super interested to here from other 67 plate owners
many thanks guys
Subject: ALL Sat Nav GPS Altitude Address POI info
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 5:36am
hi
can anyone with a 67 plate kuga add their details please
so I am on
sync 3 version 2.2
navigation maps
version .EU 4.15
Lyn is on
sync 3 version 2.3
navigation maps
version .F6.1
be super interested to here from other 67 plate owners
many thanks guys
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Mk1 Technical : Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Author: kuga4574
Subject: Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 6:07am
What are you going to do when you have fixed the kuga with all the time ?
We had a mondeo that nobody could make run kept on coming up with low fuel pressure faults
they changed everything and turned out to be a small air leak
We have another car which won't run and at the moment nobody can find out why
Bloody cars
Subject: Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 6:07am
What are you going to do when you have fixed the kuga with all the time ?
We had a mondeo that nobody could make run kept on coming up with low fuel pressure faults
they changed everything and turned out to be a small air leak
We have another car which won't run and at the moment nobody can find out why
Bloody cars
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Mk2 General Discussion : Titanium X Sport to ST Line ???
Author: murcod
Subject: Titanium X Sport to ST Line ???
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 7:01am
I'm a big fan of the "ST line", I would have bought one for sure if they were sold here. (If only I could order some of the parts from the local dealers.... I can't even do that)
Subject: Titanium X Sport to ST Line ???
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 7:01am
I'm a big fan of the "ST line", I would have bought one for sure if they were sold here. (If only I could order some of the parts from the local dealers.... I can't even do that)
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Mk1 Technical : Powershift reset
Author: imjenks
Subject: Powershift reset
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 7:10am
what as not having english as their first language got to do
with what i posted ?
Subject: Powershift reset
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 7:10am
Ozekuga wrote:
I think the reference to a break pedal as opposed to a brake pedal makes you think these people offering advice may not have english as their first language. |
what as not having english as their first language got to do
with what i posted ?
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Mk1 Technical : Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Author: Ant
Subject: Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 9:20am
Subject: Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 9:20am
| kuga4574 wrote: What are you going to do when you have fixed the kuga with all the time ? We had a mondeo that nobody could make run kept on coming up with low fuel pressure faults they changed everything and turned out to be a small air leak We have another car which won't run and at the moment nobody can find out why Bloody cars Concentrate on my koi hobby........ Ive been building an filtration upgrade system that now needs installing wrong time of the year now.. Plus im planning a pond upgrade so gathering building figures.... Once the kuga is sorted its a cracking car..... Those clips if they are sucking in air you cant replace them unless you have the replacement clips and the gizmo and the fuel pipe...... |
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Mk1 Technical : Powershift reset
Author: hillybilly
Subject: Powershift reset
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 9:42am
Warm it up over 15 to 20 miles find a good long strait with little traffic no Police or speed cameras select s foot down until it selects all gears up to six then take foot off and let it return down to first without using the brake . Worked for me .
Subject: Powershift reset
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 9:42am
| mikesmith2939 wrote: Is it possible to reset the powershift so that it relearns the driving style? I have a used 2010 163 diesel and the power shift is all over the place. It will sometimes bang into gear when pulling away from a stand still as if the gear hasn't fully engaged. Had the gearbox oil and filter changed to see if it helped but it didn't |
Warm it up over 15 to 20 miles find a good long strait with little traffic no Police or speed cameras select s foot down until it selects all gears up to six then take foot off and let it return down to first without using the brake . Worked for me .
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Kuga gallery : My New Kuga ST Line
Author: buck alec
Subject: My New Kuga ST Line
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 10:48am
Thanks for the reply Roy .... thinking of the same myself . I have a 2.0 Titanium FWD at the minute but do very little mileage . Reading the reviews online and the 150 ecoboost rates highly.
Have booked a test drive again on Wednesday . Turned up for my last test drive and they had sold it .
Dealer has already told me it will take a bit longer for it to arrive as they can’t build them fast enough!
Cheers Paul
Subject: My New Kuga ST Line
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 10:48am
Thanks for the reply Roy .... thinking of the same myself . I have a 2.0 Titanium FWD at the minute but do very little mileage . Reading the reviews online and the 150 ecoboost rates highly.
Have booked a test drive again on Wednesday . Turned up for my last test drive and they had sold it .
Dealer has already told me it will take a bit longer for it to arrive as they can’t build them fast enough!
Cheers Paul
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Mk2 Technical : ALL Sony & Ford DAB & standard radio issues & info
Author: Fillco
Subject: ALL Sony & Ford DAB & standard radio issues & info
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 11:05am
Now we have a few members who own the latest incarnation of the MK2, can I take liberty of asking you check your DAB receiver, that it displays text without truncating the second line and it should be capable of displaying a second page automatically. The screen should display 128 characters which includes spaces, but one member on here (The Real Me top of this page) with the latest body shape has noticed that the display is limited to 64 characters, which is also a problem with MK2 revisions with Sync2 (My Kuga).
Ford were initially told about this 14 months ago on the Sync 2 revision and they told me it was designed that way. I pointed out that the EU and UK specification for DAB radio is that it should display 128 characters without corruption or errors. They then admitted that they knew about the issue. I was initially told a resolution would be available by the end of April this year and then in May, I was told end of September. Still no fix. Maybe Ford think it will go away.
So in an effort to establish if any fix has been introduced to current models, I thought I'd as again on here.
What is surprising to Ron and myself, is that no one else on the forum seems bothered about this problem, or at least has not posted about it on here.
For those that have an early Mk2 (with Sync) and you suffer what appears to be poor sensitivity with constant drop out of signal, which myself and others initially put it down to the poor antennae. Well my Kuga with Sync2 has the same antennae and no doubt the same antennae amplifier and the sensitivity is excellent from tests have been carried out in comparing my Kuga with an early MK2 Kuga in the same locations. What the early MK2 Kuga DAB receiver appears not to be able to do, is select the best transmitter when the transmitters overlap coverage. DAB uses Single Frequency Network, that means the transmitters carrying the same ensemble of programs are on the same frequency, DAB has the ability to synchronise with the best error free signal, my Kuga does, perfectly, the early MK2 appears not to, and it is a noted requirement of the EU and UK specification even to driving down the road to ensure it does this.
This is a far more serious failing than the truncated text, though the early MK2 had no issues in displaying DAB text correctly strangely enough. So if your car is under 6 years old, tell Ford if you suffer apparent signal drop out. They already are aware of the tests that have been carried out but if no one complains they may not do anything about it. They may not anyway. If your dealer or Ford say its because DAB is not developed properly or its because there are not enough transmitters etc, tell them that's rubbish. Its actually the fact that there are many transmitter to ensure good coverage that the receiver probably cant cope, so the matter can only get worse the more are put on.
Subject: ALL Sony & Ford DAB & standard radio issues & info
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 11:05am
Now we have a few members who own the latest incarnation of the MK2, can I take liberty of asking you check your DAB receiver, that it displays text without truncating the second line and it should be capable of displaying a second page automatically. The screen should display 128 characters which includes spaces, but one member on here (The Real Me top of this page) with the latest body shape has noticed that the display is limited to 64 characters, which is also a problem with MK2 revisions with Sync2 (My Kuga).
Ford were initially told about this 14 months ago on the Sync 2 revision and they told me it was designed that way. I pointed out that the EU and UK specification for DAB radio is that it should display 128 characters without corruption or errors. They then admitted that they knew about the issue. I was initially told a resolution would be available by the end of April this year and then in May, I was told end of September. Still no fix. Maybe Ford think it will go away.
So in an effort to establish if any fix has been introduced to current models, I thought I'd as again on here.
What is surprising to Ron and myself, is that no one else on the forum seems bothered about this problem, or at least has not posted about it on here.
For those that have an early Mk2 (with Sync) and you suffer what appears to be poor sensitivity with constant drop out of signal, which myself and others initially put it down to the poor antennae. Well my Kuga with Sync2 has the same antennae and no doubt the same antennae amplifier and the sensitivity is excellent from tests have been carried out in comparing my Kuga with an early MK2 Kuga in the same locations. What the early MK2 Kuga DAB receiver appears not to be able to do, is select the best transmitter when the transmitters overlap coverage. DAB uses Single Frequency Network, that means the transmitters carrying the same ensemble of programs are on the same frequency, DAB has the ability to synchronise with the best error free signal, my Kuga does, perfectly, the early MK2 appears not to, and it is a noted requirement of the EU and UK specification even to driving down the road to ensure it does this.
This is a far more serious failing than the truncated text, though the early MK2 had no issues in displaying DAB text correctly strangely enough. So if your car is under 6 years old, tell Ford if you suffer apparent signal drop out. They already are aware of the tests that have been carried out but if no one complains they may not do anything about it. They may not anyway. If your dealer or Ford say its because DAB is not developed properly or its because there are not enough transmitters etc, tell them that's rubbish. Its actually the fact that there are many transmitter to ensure good coverage that the receiver probably cant cope, so the matter can only get worse the more are put on.
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Mk1 Technical : Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Author: kuga4574
Subject: Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 11:35am
lets hope you fix it soon
We have had hairline cracks in the injector pump the fuel filter housing going porous and many problems on the fuel lines
As many others have said i expect it will be a air leak
We have had ponds and the amount of time and money spent on buying and building filters to try and cure the green slime and nets to keep the herons out
Subject: Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 11:35am
lets hope you fix it soon
We have had hairline cracks in the injector pump the fuel filter housing going porous and many problems on the fuel lines
As many others have said i expect it will be a air leak
We have had ponds and the amount of time and money spent on buying and building filters to try and cure the green slime and nets to keep the herons out
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Mk1 Technical : Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Author: tractorboy
Subject: Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 11:50am
Both my Kuga and Galaxy (both 2.0 tdci) have air bubbles in the pipe after the filter while it's running. The Galaxy has been like that for 187K miles. There was quite a bit of discussion on the S-Max forum and the conclusion was that it's normal, they all do it.
Subject: Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 11:50am
Both my Kuga and Galaxy (both 2.0 tdci) have air bubbles in the pipe after the filter while it's running. The Galaxy has been like that for 187K miles. There was quite a bit of discussion on the S-Max forum and the conclusion was that it's normal, they all do it.
Ant: What is your starting issue now? Is it still as it was to begin with; fires, runs for a second then stops?
Bob
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Mk1 Technical : Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Author: Ant
Subject: Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 1:12pm
TBH TB its very hard to explain......best way i can put it is that if by any chance does not start first time which it as been of late is that it sounds smoother and quieter on that initail first start.....
There is definately air coming in from between the tank and the filter....
As when you rev the car you can see the small bubbles shoot across in a stream and the odd larger bubble flys past aswell.....
Im currently phoning around scr*p yards looking for an fuel line with clips which is important and no joy....
Im searching for later models of.
C-max.
S-max.
Mondeo.
Peugeot 3008..
And so far nothing.......
All im interested in is narrowing it down to the actual issue on which length of fuel pipe......pipe clips.....fuel pump......
Hence the bypass of the filter......
Subject: Ford kuga fuel filter bypass
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 1:12pm
| tractorboy wrote: Both my Kuga and Galaxy (both 2.0 tdci) have air bubbles in the pipe after the filter while it's running. The Galaxy has been like that for 187K miles. There was quite a bit of discussion on the S-Max forum and the conclusion was that it's normal, they all do it. Ant: What is your starting issue now? Is it still as it was to begin with; fires, runs for a second then stops? Bob |
TBH TB its very hard to explain......best way i can put it is that if by any chance does not start first time which it as been of late is that it sounds smoother and quieter on that initail first start.....
There is definately air coming in from between the tank and the filter....
As when you rev the car you can see the small bubbles shoot across in a stream and the odd larger bubble flys past aswell.....
Im currently phoning around scr*p yards looking for an fuel line with clips which is important and no joy....
Im searching for later models of.
C-max.
S-max.
Mondeo.
Peugeot 3008..
And so far nothing.......
All im interested in is narrowing it down to the actual issue on which length of fuel pipe......pipe clips.....fuel pump......
Hence the bypass of the filter......
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Mk2 General Discussion : How to remove Xenon Lamp?
Author: David9761
Subject: How to remove Xenon Lamp?
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 1:16pm
Had look this morning but appears you have to remove the whole headlamp out of the car.
Ford in there wisdom have decided its appropriate to add a 3rd screw which bolts the headlamp to the chassis underneth the unit which is only accessable with the bumper off.
Also the Handbook is absolutly useless as half the illustrations are wrong for the car and no reference to Xenon lamps at all.
I have changed Xenon lamps in my previous 2 Fords without issues, Focus MK2 and Mondeo MK4.
Subject: How to remove Xenon Lamp?
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 1:16pm
Had look this morning but appears you have to remove the whole headlamp out of the car.
Ford in there wisdom have decided its appropriate to add a 3rd screw which bolts the headlamp to the chassis underneth the unit which is only accessable with the bumper off.
Also the Handbook is absolutly useless as half the illustrations are wrong for the car and no reference to Xenon lamps at all.
I have changed Xenon lamps in my previous 2 Fords without issues, Focus MK2 and Mondeo MK4.
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Mk2 General Discussion : Thoughts please
Author: 4wdKuga
Subject: Thoughts please
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 1:22pm
The trouble is lighting technology moves on quite quickly but the all seeing powers that over see it all are way too slow, the claim about after HID market lighting causing problems has been addressed by the bulb manufacturers, HID burners are only fitted in projector type headlights because the light beam is controlled by the lense consequently fitting an HID burner into an open type reflector caused unwanted light scatter and poor light spread but the manufacturers now produce a H7R bulb that accurately controls the emitted light so the headlight replicates the Halogen bulb beam but with a much better intensity of light as regards legality the only requirement for car lighting is that it has been checked and a current MOT certificate renewed every 12 months.
Edited by 4wdKuga - 3 hours 15 minutes ago at 1:45pm
Subject: Thoughts please
Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 1:22pm
The trouble is lighting technology moves on quite quickly but the all seeing powers that over see it all are way too slow, the claim about after HID market lighting causing problems has been addressed by the bulb manufacturers, HID burners are only fitted in projector type headlights because the light beam is controlled by the lense consequently fitting an HID burner into an open type reflector caused unwanted light scatter and poor light spread but the manufacturers now produce a H7R bulb that accurately controls the emitted light so the headlight replicates the Halogen bulb beam but with a much better intensity of light as regards legality the only requirement for car lighting is that it has been checked and a current MOT certificate renewed every 12 months.
LED bulbs are rapidly taking over and whilst still a little ineffective compared to the Halogen bulbs they are getting better and currently there is no regulations to cover the fitment of these even the so called uprated "Xenon" type bulbs do not meet with current regulations.
I have always declared any modifications to my insurance and to date have not had any problem with changing light bulbs.
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Edited by 4wdKuga - 3 hours 15 minutes ago at 1:45pm
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