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Wipeout · Nov 26th, 2007, 10:49 AM

Hi,

I've looked in the manual, but can't find any instructions as to what to do to convert the Xenon headlights for driving on the other side of the road. Anybody know?

WipeOut

dazel66 · Nov 26th, 2007, 11:44 AM

i went to the bmw mini service department and asked that question my self . and thay said you just put head lamp defector on the lence like any normal head lamp ( ie black tape) only thing is on and normal head lamp there are defined making to back out the beam but with the xeon lamp here is on so not sure were that is true or not? darren

mel deabreu · Nov 26th, 2007, 12:55 PM

I recently took my MCS to France and i din't bother with the lens deflectors. and i didn't notice anyone else on the boat with them on.

depending on how long you are going for you might get away with it.

kertjycoth · Nov 26th, 2007, 01:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dazel66 (original)

i went to the bmw mini service department and asked that question my self . and thay said you just put head lamp defector on the lence like any normal head lamp ( ie black tape) only thing is on and normal head lamp there are defined making to back out the beam but with the xeon lamp here is on so not sure were that is true or not? darren

xenon lights cannot (it seems) be treated by applying tape or masking out the correct area.

I took mine to my local BMW/Mini garage who said it has to be adjusted ( I think there is a lever type adjuster). They did so on the spot and for free, on return from holiday they reversed the change, again for free.

Wipeout · Nov 26th, 2007, 02:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mel deabreu (original)

I recently took my MCS to France and i din't bother with the lens deflectors. and i didn't notice anyone else on the boat with them on.

depending on how long you are going for you might get away with it.

That's irresponsible and inconsiderate! You will dazzle other drivers and could cause an accident. Your insurance company would also take a dim view of your behaviour. It doesn't mean other people do it, it makes it okay for you. Black tape costs next to nothing! People like you give us all a bad reputation.

I regularly drive on the continent (several times a year), and the French police are really cracking down on British cars (particularly speeding). They can levy large fines on the spot and take you to a cash point and demand the money. They'll hold you and your car until you pay up.

I hope for your sake you don't get caught or cause an accident.

ALD0 · Nov 26th, 2007, 02:47 PM

On the R53 as prev mentioned there is a switch located in the back of the lamp cluster, a search will find you pictures and instructions on this. I presume the R56 model is the same?

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Nov 26th, 2007, 11:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
dazel66 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 6 Offline	i went to the bmw mini service department and asked that question my self . and thay said you just put head lamp defector on the lence like any normal head lamp ( ie black tape) only thing is on and normal head lamp there are defined making to back out the beam but with the xeon lamp here is on so not sure were that is true or not? darren

Nov 26th, 2007, 12:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
mel deabreu MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jersey Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 43 Offline	I recently took my MCS to France and i din't bother with the lens deflectors. and i didn't notice anyone else on the boat with them on. depending on how long you are going for you might get away with it.

Nov 26th, 2007, 01:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
kertjycoth miniconvert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cumbria Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dazel66 (original) i went to the bmw mini service department and asked that question my self . and thay said you just put head lamp defector on the lence like any normal head lamp ( ie black tape) only thing is on and normal head lamp there are defined making to back out the beam but with the xeon lamp here is on so not sure were that is true or not? darren xenon lights cannot (it seems) be treated by applying tape or masking out the correct area. I took mine to my local BMW/Mini garage who said it has to be adjusted ( I think there is a lever type adjuster). They did so on the spot and for free, on return from holiday they reversed the change, again for free.

Nov 26th, 2007, 02:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wipeout MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 32 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mel deabreu (original) I recently took my MCS to France and i din't bother with the lens deflectors. and i didn't notice anyone else on the boat with them on. depending on how long you are going for you might get away with it. That's irresponsible and inconsiderate! You will dazzle other drivers and could cause an accident. Your insurance company would also take a dim view of your behaviour. It doesn't mean other people do it, it makes it okay for you. Black tape costs next to nothing! People like you give us all a bad reputation. I regularly drive on the continent (several times a year), and the French police are really cracking down on British cars (particularly speeding). They can levy large fines on the spot and take you to a cash point and demand the money. They'll hold you and your car until you pay up. I hope for your sake you don't get caught or cause an accident.

Nov 26th, 2007, 02:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 11:13 AM Posts: 9,432 Offline	On the R53 as prev mentioned there is a switch located in the back of the lamp cluster, a search will find you pictures and instructions on this. I presume the R56 model is the same?

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