RE: [doc] can i use the USA lights?

["Richard" <dickyh11@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

In a word - 'No'

I heard it was possible to wind the lights over enough but they will
fail an MOT and poke out beyond the fascia

You only need to replace the dip beam (outer units) as the main beam has
no beam pattern...

Rich H
DOC 365 VIN 1274

 
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> Subject: [doc] can i use the USA lights?
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> 
> Hi all
> 
> still continuing the restoration, normally 11pm-2am each night!!.
> 
> Does anyone know if the USA lights can be retained?
> 
> ie is the beam pattern totally incorrect, or can the direction be
> shunted over enough.
> 
> i could sort the side lights as i could drill into the unit and put
> a ultrabright white led and dropper resistor, but wondered about the
> beam pattern.
> 
> can you fit 'left hand to right hand' beam benders if they exist.
> 
> could not see why not as you can fit right to left for france etc.
> 
> i'm keen if possible to keep the USA lights as they work fine and
> the old saying if it ain't broke...etc.
> 
> thanx again for any advice.
> 
> regards
> 
> Steve
> DOC 370
> vin 1621
> 




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