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Old 05-23-2013 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Joeh
Uk cars with xenon lights require headlight washers, it's an MOT requirement/law

If its an import then you can get away with it
That is not correct, there seems to be a lot of confusion around this. If they're fitted, they must work, otherwise they are not required.
Old 05-23-2013 | 05:51 AM
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It is correct for factory fitted xenon headlamps
Old 05-23-2013 | 05:55 AM
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That is the difference between xenon bulbs and xenon headlights (don't confuse the two), any competent tester can realise if the headlight is a xenon unit
Old 05-23-2013 | 06:05 AM
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Good reading here - https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/100...ers-mandatory/
Old 05-23-2013 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by SCZ4
Very nice! Really freshens up the front end.

Definitely something on my list, but would need to do this at the same time

Clear Indicators

I actually like the amber indicators, I've seen clear ones on many different colour s2k's in the US forums but they look too plain.


Originally Posted by RichwiththeS2000
Looks good, did you get the whole bumper resprayed?

Just a shame we have to run front number plates, ruins the front end
I'm not sure if the whole bumper was resprayed or just the repaired and filled in sections. But there is no difference in the colour as far as I can tell. I'm happy with the work.

I've been thinking about the number plate issue also. I actually don't mind the american number plates like this
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My friend who has a import evo has plates like this
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I feel they are quite similar in size and would give a similar look if mounted in the centre of the bumper. Does anyone know if this is legal? Or only if the car was a import?
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Old 04-01-2023 | 09:42 PM
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Why some S2Ks have headlight washers than some others those have not? I supposed that might be related to xenon/non xenon lamps, but I am not sure about at all to be honest. Do somebody know which versions have headlight washers and/or xenon? Thank you.
Old 04-02-2023 | 05:15 AM
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No headlight washers in North America. No chance of triggering them with your elbow 'cuz they ain't there.

Low beams are HID (AKA Xenon) projectors. High beams are Halogen.

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Old 04-02-2023 | 05:45 PM
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Thank you very much.

Is possible to apply headlight washers on US version? Isn it available a dedicated kit?

Thank you.​​​​​​
Old 04-03-2023 | 07:11 AM
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Would be a faf i guess, UK cars have 2 pumps on washer res, controls button, relay, wiring, pipes

Loads of people remove them which is perfectly legal.. the latest regs relate to late 2009 on cars only
Old 04-03-2023 | 12:59 PM
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Thank you for your gentle reply.

The EU's legal order provides that headlights washers are mandatory for xenon lights (ECE R48).

However, UK whole left the EU on 1/1/2021, so UK citizens should jmight ust refer to UK legal order than the other 27 EU Countries' ones, even I do not know if it still applying this provision regardless of Brexit.

The US legal order does not provide this provision.

Overall, do think is possible to find a kit or should I buy each single used part?

Thank you again.


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