Headlight Deflector for Visiting UK with a European MINI?

[dalboyne]

Simple question here, hope it isn't too stupid.

I'm aware that, if a UK driver (RHD) vivists Europe, he can buy some "beam deflectors" to adjust the headlights so not to dazzle oncoming drivers. But I have never seen anyone selling beam deflectors that can be used by us LHD drivers when visitng UK.

Have I missed something? Or is it as simple as buying the ones for sale in the UK, and mounting tem upseide down?

Thanks for any advice

Ian

[Morty]

Ian,

We got ours from Halfords stores in Belgium.
The MINI was even displayed as showmodel

Price is around 15 euro.

[dalboyne]

Quote: Originally Posted by Morty (original)

Ian,

We got ours from Halfords stores in Belgium.
The MINI was even displayed as showmodel

Price is around 15 euro.

You got Halfords in Belgium - wow!!!

And before you know it, you'll get a Prime Minister who doesn't even know your his own national anthem

Thanks Morty!

Ian

PS - Am I missing something? The website Halfords - Halfords doesn't seem to offer a French option....?

[Morty]

Quote: Originally Posted by dalboyne (original)

And before you know it, you'll get a Prime Minister who doesn't even know your his own national anthem

Please don't remind me of that. it really was embarrassing to me.
But then again I didn't vote for him or his politic party

[dalboyne]

Actually, found the item on the Halfords website, thanks Morty. I would never have guessed that I was looking for a Koplampsticker Engeland. Just have to hope they work equally well in Scotland

By the way, here's the link in case someone else is also looking...

Halfords - KOPLAMPSTICKER ENGELAND

Cheers!

Ian

[J1JPE]

Anyone in northern France, south Belgium or Nurburgring area between Sep 30th and Oct 8th, pls drop me a line, wud b good to meet up

Planned stops are Lille, Liege, Metz & Reims so far

[dalboyne]

Quote: Originally Posted by J1JPE (original)

Anyone in northern France, south Belgium or Nurburgring area between Sep 30th and Oct 8th, pls drop me a line, wud b good to meet up

Planned stops are Lille, Liege, Metz & Reims so far

Luxembourg on your route?

Ian

[J1JPE]

Quote: Originally Posted by dalboyne (original)

Luxembourg on your route?

Ian

Hi Ian,

Yes !! - just checked Google Maps directions - presume Sat Nav will send me the same way - will be passing through on afternoon of Weds Oct 3rd

Continue on A64 (signs for Luxembourg) Entering Luxembourg
9.0 km
5 mins
13.Continue straight onto E4436.3 km
19 mins
14.Take the exit toward E25/Metz/Saarbrücken/Livange1.4 km
1 min
15.Merge onto E298.4 km
4 mins
16.Continue on E25 (signs for Metz/Thionville/Dudelange-Centre)2.5 km
2 mins
17.Slight right toward E250.3 km
18.Slight right at E25

Anywhere near there good for you ?

we're then going on to stay in Metz on 3rd & 4th ....

[denacopoliez]

I am coing to Eurpoe from the states are ther any issues that i need to address for our cooper?

[dalboyne]

Quote: Originally Posted by denacopoliez (original)

I am coing to Eurpoe from the states are ther any issues that i need to address for our cooper?

Wow - that's some trip!

No issues with your lights that I can think of (you drive on the same side as we do in Continental Europe, so no need to adjust them.

Depending on where you are going, there are regulations about having first aid kit, spare bulbs, high-visibility jackets and your vehicle documentation etc in the car.

Make sure your insurance covers you outside the USA.

Our speeds are in km not miles - and of course the limits are different in each country, and depending on the type of road and even whether or not it's raining.....

When you coming? And where are you going to visit? I'm sure there are many MINI2 fans will be delighted to welcome you....

Ian