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Headlamp adjustment for right-hand traffic.
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:14 pm
by James McGrath
I'm planning a trip to Germany later this month. I think I've got everything in place.
The only thing I'm not sure about is the headlamps. Obviously I need to adjust them for right-hand traffic but I'm not sure how to do this.
Is there an inbuilt adjuster on Cav headlights or will I have to get some stick on adjusters like these?
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/travel ... converters
Re: Headlamp adjustment for right-hand traffic.
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:32 pm
by Robsey
With standard headlamps, you need stick on beam adjusters.
Only Angel Eyes have the option to change beam alignment
Re: Headlamp adjustment for right-hand traffic.
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:37 pm
by James McGrath
Ah, I thought as much. Will any stick on adjuster work?
Re: Headlamp adjustment for right-hand traffic.
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 10:21 pm
by Cavalier342
Knowing you James, I'm surprised you haven't bought a set of Vectra A headlamps from Europe and just swapped them over.
Re: Headlamp adjustment for right-hand traffic.
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 10:26 pm
by James McGrath
Now there's a thought.
Re: Headlamp adjustment for right-hand traffic.
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 11:34 pm
by Mk3alan
I've always used the stick on adjusters and find they work well although I do make sure the headlight wipers are disabled!
Alan
Re: Headlamp adjustment for right-hand traffic.
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 8:50 am
by Robsey
Yep - I have used stick on "beam benders" in the past to moderate effect.
Although apart from a few Calais trips in the late 90's, I cannot proclaim to much Euro driving experience... hic!
Re: Headlamp adjustment for right-hand traffic.
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:39 pm
by Mk3alan
Lovely roads through France, most memorable journey was when we were following a Jag, mile after mile at 90-100 (just over 3k on the rev counter)
I think the driver was surprised by the old Cavalier!
Alan
Re: Headlamp adjustment for right-hand traffic.
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 1:48 pm
by Lowrider Dave
Yep, the stick on one's from Halfraud work just fine - it's what I've always used on past jaunts across to Europe. Be aware of the enviromental zones in German that may apply to you - you have to buy a sticker for your car...
https://www.green-zones.eu/en.html