Quote Originally Posted by Mooch View Post
Go bi Xenon HID in a E approved lens (No Wof issues) Have Hid in the car and blows away some 100 watt spotlights I used to have. Only needs 35 watts as well so easier on the electrics. Seriously considering a conversion for the Duc.
The WOF wording is a bit, let's say, vague?
http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.n...ting/headlamps

12. When switched on, a headlamp emits light that is:
e) too bright causing significant dazzle to other road users, eg due to an incorrect light source, or
f) altered, eg due to damage or modification.

Under e) one could argue that if they meant for non-OEM HIDs to be banned they've have said 'non-original' rather than 'incorrect'.
But to me it seems f) infers that the only legal HID headlamp would be an replacement OEM/aftermarket assembly designed for HID bulbs from the outset. Any headlamp designed for a standard bulb, that has an HID kit, has been 'modified' and the light is 'aletered' and hence is a fail. But a replacement headlamp is considered on its own merits!

However you can get an HID kit for pretty cheap these days (this is a 35w kit)... which is tempting. Anyone tried this?

http://jaycar.co.nz/productView.asp?ID=SL3368

Draws the same wattage as my Scorpio's headlamp! And I'm sure would be twice as bright. Bit of a gamble as to whether beam pattern would be kosher though.

One could probably switch to a standard H4 bulb for WOF time.

If a policeman ever picked it up, you would be pretty unlucky to get pink/green stickered. You might get compliance. Best case scenario is that he agrees your stock headlight is poo, the HID one is better, and have a nice day.

Personally I think that if it meets performance requirements (beam pattern being pointed at the right place, and doesn't dazzle other road users), you can have at it. Pity the WOF legs and regs appear to say otherwise.

Certainly a lot easier doing one of those kits, than trying to upgrade my bike's electrics to take a 55/60w bulb.