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TwelveSticks



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Changing headlights for use in Europe
I'm a D3 owner, but am looking at buying a RHD Defender (either a TD5 or possibly a 300TDi) in either the UK or Ireland to take to keep in France. One of the things that needs to be done is to change the headlights so they shine the other way. Can anyone shed any light on how easy this is to do? How much would this likely cost, and how easy is it to get the parts?

Thanks in advance...
Post #54045 19th Jan 2011 11:13pm
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jomara



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If you look at some of the parts specilists they have LHD headlights at around £15 per unit or you could invest £1.50 in a roll of black tape. 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
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Post #54059 20th Jan 2011 7:35am
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eutek



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
I put some of those beam blocker stick-on things, I think I paid £6.50 or something.

They're kinda rubbish, but they appear to do the job. The only downside is that it appears the range of your headlamps is reduced a bit.
Post #54061 20th Jan 2011 7:47am
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Defender lights Shine not words I understand Whistle
Post #54063 20th Jan 2011 7:58am
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TwelveSticks



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Thanks guys. Sticky tape not an option as the Defender will have to pass the French equivalent of the MOT and has to have proper 'left hand' lights. £15 a unit is my kind of price though Thumbs Up

Though, from ken's comment, maybe I should take the chance to upgrade the lights too while I'm in there. Are there any options out there for fitting better 'standard' headlights (albeit left hand ones), as opposed to fitting extra spots etc.?
Post #54064 20th Jan 2011 8:15am
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ken



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These are fab Thumbs Up


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and as an oveseas owner has some I'd guess LHD is an option HOWEVER not £15.00 a lamp
Post #54067 20th Jan 2011 8:56am
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bpman



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you could also look here ...

http://www.pro4x4-74.com/occasions.php

http://www.centres4x4.com/01-Reseau/index.asp


cheers
Post #54077 20th Jan 2011 9:38am
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I run the Cibie Valeo 7" standard swap for the originals you can get them in left and right hand drive beam pattern they are a great cheap upgrade, i went silly on the bulbs PIAA chrome but they are superb.

I dont do the tape thing when going abroad 15mins and the headlight units are swapped easy if you have a spare set of rings 7 scrwes a side job done.

Got mine from Europa web site If everything is under control you are not going fast enough.

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Post #54214 20th Jan 2011 8:36pm
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TwelveSticks



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Excellent - thanks noworries4x4 Thumbs Up
Post #54265 21st Jan 2011 12:15am
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When do you need a set for... I have these: http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DEFENDER/E...SA%29.html

In May/ June I head from here (Germany) to Cyprus so will be looking at getting rid of them about then if you are interested.

Glyn Sheep
Post #54506 22nd Jan 2011 10:49am
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TwelveSticks



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Thanks Glyn. Haven't even got the Defender yet, but will bear that in mind when the time comes...

Nigel
Post #54711 23rd Jan 2011 7:31pm
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