DeeGee

Rear fog lights is definitely an EU requirement. An E code is set by Brussels not London. If it was a British requirement it would have a British Standard mark. Japanese vehicles also have E code headlights as they drive on the left.

I'll try to dig out the reference.

DeeGee

This level of inspection requires documentary evidence to prove compliance with European Community Directives for up to 12 key areas as listed in the Normal IVA General requirements section. Compliance with alternative standards is acceptable where specified.

Rear Fog Lamp. Min 1 Max 2 . Mandatory. Red, At least one must be on centre line or to offside of vehicle (Min separation distance from stop lamp 100mm) . Max Height: 1000mm. Min Height 250mm. Angles of Visibility: a. Horizontal i. 250 degrees inwards and outwards; if two lamps are fitted it is sufficient if one lamp (not necessarily the same lamp) – is visible throughout the range b. Vertical i. 5 degrees above and below horizontal.

DeeGee

Side Marker Lamp.
Mandatory
Where the length exceeds 6m
Amber
The rearmost marker may be red if within 1m of rear
Max Height 1500mm or if impracticable 2300mm
Min Height 250mm
Angles of Visibility: a. Horizontal i. 45° to the front and rear (Can be reduced to 30° if fitted as an optional extra) b. Vertical i. 10° Above and below the horizontal (The vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5° if the side marker lamp is fitted less than 750mm from the ground.

DeeGee

A Daytime Running Lamp must be white.

Pull the A2 fuse of do the relay mod

DeeGee

Do you think I had to convert a C5 to comply with EU regulations

PhilsFRC

Germany has something called the TUV-their version of DOT/NHTSA. Germans are so demanding in this regard, that any aftermarket accessory that could effect safety-wheels for example-must have a TUV approval number (meaning it's been tested). Try Googling them-maybe they have guidelines for importation and conversion. Regarding headlight washers, don't have an answer on requirements. I do know my '85 M635CSi (grey market) have washers AND little wiper blades to clean the surfaces of the lights-so that concept has been around before HID.

sbadd99

Australia also require side turn signals placed no further back than 1500mm front the front, so here you see them near the fender cove.
Must also be (E) marked
Amber indicators
Headlights must dip to the left (E) marked

DeeGee

TUV is the German standards agency but all EU agencies have to comply with a standard rule set. That said, any National body can be easy...... or not so easy in interpreting the rules.

DeeGee

Some feedback would be good FastlaneMech

Jochen may also help:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...e-the-drl.html

JETninja

Just curious where Italy falls in the all these regulations? I plan on getting a home there end of this decade, spending half the year exploring Europe with that as our base (Northern Italy) and hope to take a ZR1 or something over there.

jornahow

You might try to get hold of the Velumen company in Germany. They made these lower opening projector headlights for the German Corvette market and now you can get them in the U.S. I think they must have been certified for sale in Germany. I don;'t have a German contact or address, but with some sleuthing you might find them. Similar to the Sun Guns sold on this site, but unlike the Sun guns, the Velumens actually have headlight shrouds.

http://www.c5racer.com/catalog/c5-c6...ht-system.html

DeeGee

Over here, we're all part of the EU. EU regulations apply to the whole of Europe. Some countries are strict; others lenient. I'll let you guess where Italy sits.

DeeGee

They might work but imagine getting to the safety inspection and the inspectors says "Nein". At least T84s are E marked.

I found some cool lights when I was modifying my car but played safe and bought the GM kit that I knew would pass the inspection.

JETninja

Well in Italy I imagine it matters more where you are who you know.

Of course, the ways things are who knows if Spain, Greece and Italy will still be a part of the EU 7 years from now!

Brit dex

Dee Gee
Just quick question on headlights, In UK are we able to fit the projector HID upgrades, halo Mods etc?

DeeGee

If your car is through SVA/IVA its down to your MOT inspector. Officially everything has to be E Marked. Most MOT guys don't mind if it passes the MOT test regime.

FastlaneMech

Well, I have the DEPO projector headlights that gives it a C6 look. Does the T85 bulb fit into the projector set?

FastlaneMech

i mean T84

DeeGee

No the T84/T85 uses a standard H4 dual filament bulb.

Brit dex

yes its already through and been here for about 8 years..
only been out at night a couple of times, but the lights aren't the brightest!!!

really fancied some of the deals on the updates for projectors and halos... done LED's on the rears and indicators and they are great..