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Old 1st December 2010, 19:36   #1
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Default Rhd to lhd headlight beam deflectors

Here I am again in Sunny Spain. Overcast today but chilly just 13 degrees!

My beloved 75 RHD failed it voluntary MOT today on the grounds that the lights dip the wrong way. I have searched but cant find an answers in the threads. Does anybody know where I can purchase those plastic stick on deflectors? The MOT say that these would be acceptable. Also is it only the dipped lights that need the deflectors? in other words just one pair required. Or can I get away with Black insulation tape. If so what part of the glass do I mask?
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Old 1st December 2010, 20:28   #2
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Wouldn't trust sticky black tape. The best fit will be the OEM beam deflectors, part number XBQ100810. Problem is Rimmer are out of stock, but these are worth seeking out.

Rimmer (item 6): http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001522

Spotted these on eBay. They also fit other models it seems.
eBay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-Genu...item2a0aba8a52

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these any good? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-MGZT-...item43a3915197

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Old 1st December 2010, 22:03   #4
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these any good?
Same thing. Though they're beam deflectors rather than lamp protectors. Good price atm.

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Old 2nd December 2010, 12:36   #5
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Those are definently light protectors not deflectors I have them on my car Dave
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Old 2nd December 2010, 13:56   #6
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I'm going by the quoted Part Number.

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Old 2nd December 2010, 14:36   #7
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I have found these. I think this is what I need.

http://www.phoenixautobulbs.co.uk/pr...-adapters-rhd/

Can someone please confirm. The one's on ebay, I think are onlly light covers
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Those are definently light protectors not deflectors I have them on my car Dave
Id say by the picture on ebay that these are the deflectors as you can see the black masking that blocks the dipped light.If they were just protectors then surely they would be clear ?
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Those shown on the ebay link are definitely the beam adaptors for European driving. the protectors are quite different

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I have found these. I think this is what I need.

http://www.phoenixautobulbs.co.uk/pr...-adapters-rhd/

Can someone please confirm. The one's on ebay, I think are onlly light covers

I have used these when touring france work OK but no definite position instructions,so need to be carefull when fitting
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