DW Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi Going to France; do I need stickers to convert the headlights or do I just point them in a different direction? David 1700XF: click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Stickers. They only cost a fiver or so. The ones I got from Halfords last year are not completely opaque and I've left them on the car all year as I don't drive at night any more. 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester Racing 7s Ecosse™ 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Or do as I do & blank off the bit that illuminates the nearside (the bit that will dazzle in France) with some insulation tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Which is curiously the offside bit, under the 'focus line'. I'll link to an instruction sheet I have on Picasa in a moment. edit here is the document.... hopefully you can enlarge it. The self-adhesive deflectors with a reflective back (the side that sticks to the glass) provide more light than black tape. Zoom in on this photo and you can see one in place. If of course you are going to France, and not coming back, buy a pair of right-hand-dipping headlamp lenses from CC, or SVC. Easy to swap over. Edited by - Stationary M25 Traveller on 20 Jun 2009 18:10:03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanAm Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Or do what the French do when they drive over here - nothing! However, I used stick beam deflectors from Halfords which give you more light than black tape. Alan Teenage dreams, so hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Thanks guys - gone to Halfords and got the stickers along with their high-vis jackets a GB sticker and a spare cable for the tom-tom. Getting excited now. Thumbs up by the way for the club discount on euro RAC cover - saved 25%! Going via the Chunnel on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Don't forget spare bulb kit and warning triangle as well. Also both compulsory in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Ignore me.... -----See some pictures of the build here. 16000 miles completed! Edited by - 7heavensoon on 20 Jun 2009 23:06:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Ozzy - I believe it is *two* triangles these days - or was that just Spain? There's a site somewhere that tells you all you need to know about such things. If you believe in belts-and-braces (and I've been in these situations more times than I'd care for) - pack a pair of walkie-talkies within easy reach too. When you happen-upon an accident - or break-down on a blind corner - PMR radios are a godsend along with your high-viz for controlling traffic. 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester Racing 7s Ecosse™ 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickrick Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Spare bulbs no longer compulsory. Two triangles definately for Spain, but don't know about France. I always forget about the headlight stickers, but fortunately, they're usualy for sale on the ferry. But I see you're going by fire trap, erm, sorry I meant Chunnel! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 And a Hi Viz jacket per occupant too for France which must be kept inthe car NOT in the boot Too young to be old ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 When the hi-viz jacket became law the story went around the brit commune that it had to draped over the seat. "It's law, you know" The French, practical as always, drape them over the seats so the Gendarme can see them and don't stop them to ask if they have them in the car. Mind you I have noticed that they are slowly disapearing from the seats now. I've never done my lights, never had a GB sticker, never carried a triangle, never carried a bulb kit, never carried a medical kit (except in the Pug which came from Germany). Been stopped (and fined) more times than I care to remember and never, not once, have been asked about any of these things. I never carry papers and when asked just shrug and say "à ma maison". They just shrug and carry on writing out the fine. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven toThe French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative gileshudson Posted June 21, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted June 21, 2009 The AA's table of compulsory (and recommended) equipment to carry in all European countries is here Bon voyage Giles Beryl the Peril (HPC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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