~Xenons .. might have a problem - Page 3

t5tart · 16th May 2015, 15:48

I also learned that you can flip the lights to LHD by using the lever circled accessed through the main beam cover ....

I didnt know this useful if driving over seas

T-Cut · 16th May 2015, 16:24

It doesn't actually convert a RHD lamp into a LHD lamp as such. It's a simple masking device that removes the so-called kick-up on the left side of the dipped beam. This is a standard RHD dipped beam pattern with a kick-up.

With the beam mask in place, you get a flat topped beam.

This avoids oncoming drivers being dazzled when driving on the right. It's a temporary beam adjustment for Continental driving over short periods/holidays. LHD cars have to be fitted with LHD lamps, though I believe flat topped dip beams are OK for the UK MOT test.

Without the kick-up, the nearside road/verge/signage is less illuminated than usual.

t5tart · 16th May 2015, 23:21

night test drive complete.. they are fab

now need to save for the Bi xenons hahah

16th May 2015, 15:48	#21
t5tart Posted a thing or two MG ZT cdti Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northants / Bucks border Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 260 Thanked 204 Times in 182 Posts	I also learned that you can flip the lights to LHD by using the lever circled accessed through the main beam cover .... I didnt know this useful if driving over seas __________________ now with ZT Diesel power after killing the connie and the zt180 combusting see my scrapbook thread check your sunroof drains and plenum drains http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/1609.gif members who do t4 diagnostics map

16th May 2015, 16:24	#22
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	It doesn't actually convert a RHD lamp into a LHD lamp as such. It's a simple masking device that removes the so-called kick-up on the left side of the dipped beam. This is a standard RHD dipped beam pattern with a kick-up. With the beam mask in place, you get a flat topped beam. This avoids oncoming drivers being dazzled when driving on the right. It's a temporary beam adjustment for Continental driving over short periods/holidays. LHD cars have to be fitted with LHD lamps, though I believe flat topped dip beams are OK for the UK MOT test. Without the kick-up, the nearside road/verge/signage is less illuminated than usual. Last edited by T-Cut; 16th May 2015 at 16:35..

16th May 2015, 23:21	#23
t5tart Posted a thing or two MG ZT cdti Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northants / Bucks border Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 260 Thanked 204 Times in 182 Posts	night test drive complete.. they are fab now need to save for the Bi xenons hahah __________________ now with ZT Diesel power after killing the connie and the zt180 combusting see my scrapbook thread check your sunroof drains and plenum drains http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/1609.gif members who do t4 diagnostics map