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Changing LHD Headlights Dipped Beams to run in the UK

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by fergusonrs, Jul 28, 2014.

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  1. fergusonrs

    fergusonrs Rookie

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    #1 fergusonrs, Jul 28, 2014
    Does anyone know how best to convert the Headlights on a LHD 599 GTB to run in the UK where the dipped beam dips to the left as opposed to the right on a LHD car?

    Thanks,

    Ross.
     
  2. kylec

    kylec F1 Rookie
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    #2 kylec, Jul 28, 2014
    The cutoff pattern is determined by a shield inside the projector mounted inside the housing. The shield is hinged at the bottom and angles down and forward when you activate the "high beams." If they weren't bixenon and only the low beams, it may be possible to take the headlight apart and flip the shield. The easiest thing to do would be to send the complete headlamp to someone and have them swap out the projectors. The projector itself (inside the headlamp housing and plastic trim) is more than likely a Hella or Bosch unit.

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  3. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    #3 greyboxer, Jul 29, 2014
    Some recent cars seem to have flat beams but since I know both 612 & 599GTO have to have lights replaced when LHD imported to UK (see threads in 599/612 section) that suggests there is no adjustment
     
  4. fergusonrs

    fergusonrs Rookie

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    #4 fergusonrs, Aug 6, 2014
    Thank you for your responses
     

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