75 CDTi - Facelift - XENON refit

[Spôôk]

Hi
I have an R75 Facelift LHD with projector lenses (Halogen lamps), and have found a used set of Xenons on fleabay from a UK registered RHD car.
I know the light pattern is different (because you still drive in my side of the road:D), but my question is, can I take the front glass and lenses off the Xenons and replace it with my own (with light pattern in the right (left) side)??

Since new ones are not available and used LHD versions impossible to find (I have tried for years now), this would be a possibility - I hope.

[Captain Crappycrimp]

Projectors are the same light pattern as Xenons as far as I'm aware, all you have to do is swap the bulbs and ignightor packs which I'm told is a 2 minute job.

The down side if the law is the same in your country as the UK is that you need the self levelling mechanism and headlight washers to be fitted.

Richard

[Spôôk]

Thanks. Very helpful

[Moonshine Mark]

Xenons have a beam adjustment lever inside them for driving on the opposite side of the road. You should be able to fit the RHD Xenons and move the lever so as suitable for LHD I'd of thought :shrug:

Turns out with more research as you say the actual lense may be different :getmecoat:

[Spôôk]

Xenons have a beam adjustment lever inside them for driving on the opposite side of the road. You should be able to fit the RHD Xenons and move the lever so as suitable for LHD I'd of thought :shrug:


Does anybody have a description of this lever setting?? (Pretty please):bowdown:

[wullie480]

The lever inside changes the beam pattern from \__ \__ for RHD to __ __ for driving on the continent LHD beam pattern is __/ __/
Not sure whether that would pass your contries vehicle test or not.

The projector also has this function the lever is inside the headlight.

I'm not sure if it would be possible to swap over the globe parts from the inside as the bulbs are held in different ways.

if your after the xenon look you may have to look into the legalities of fitting an HID kit into your existing headlights.

[T-Cut]

can I take the front glass and lenses off the Xenons and replace it with my own There's no prismatic lens on Mk2 facelift lamps that would need swapping, just the internal lever for low beam masking. However, I think there are differences between RHD and LHD lamps other than the beam mask. I understand that masked RHD projector/xenon lamps wouldn't be legal for permanent use on the continent.

I just checked Rimmer's site and that indicates alternative Mk2 LHD filament lamps are available (see Item 8 variations) here: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001652

The ZT and 75 lamps have cosmetic differences only as I recall. I guess these could be fitted with a HID kit like any others.

Rimmer also have LHD HID versions (at a price). See Item 1: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001653

Sorry if you've already checked all this out unsuccessfully.

TC

[Spôôk]

That leaves me with contradictionary statements ::shrug:
However, I took the plunge and ordered the RHD ones, so time will tell if I can do the change:o
Thanks anyway for trying to assist. That is the beauty of this forum.

[Spôôk]

I threw all caution overboard and bought the RHD Xenons.

On with the Project.
The short version: I succeeded! Completely!
The long version: I will prepare a How to. (took plenty of pictures).

[Darkxs]

The down side if the law is the same in your country as the UK is that you need the self levelling mechanism and headlight washers to be fitted.

Richard

The UK MOT DVLA guidlines state the following:
Vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) or LED dipped beam headlamps may be fitted with headlamp washers and a suspension or headlamp self levelling system. Where such systems are fitted, they
must work; however, it is accepted that it may not be possible to readily determine the functioning of self levelling systems. In such cases, the benefit of the doubt must be given.

http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/doitonline/bl/mottestingmanualsandguides/mottestingmanualsandguides.htm

It is not mandatory to have washers or self leveling fitted with HID or LED.

[Spôôk]

Whilst I have the front glass removed from the headlights, I noticed some space beneath/behind the cosmetic dark inserts, inside the glass, that makes the shape. (Not quite visible on the photo).
http://cbi.dk/images/div/assembly.jpg
It occured to me that an LED strip would fit nicely in there and serve as DRL like the Audi V8. So before I assemble the headlights again:

What do you think? (Photoshopped on a dummy).

http://cbi.dk/images/div/r753.png

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-48CM-Flexible-Linear-Waterproof-LED-Strip-Daytime-Running-Light-XENON-WHITE-/250943608154?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6d67955a

[DMGRS]

A few members have done something similar, and I think it looks great. :)

[Frameside]

Whilst I have the front glass removed from the headlights, I noticed some space beneath/behind the cosmetic dark inserts, inside the glass, that makes the shape. (Not quite visible on the photo).
http://cbi.dk/images/div/assembly.jpg
It occured to me that an LED strip would fit nicely in there and serve as DRL like the Audi V8. So before I assemble the headlights again:

What do you think? (Photoshopped on a dummy).

http://cbi.dk/images/div/r753.png

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-48CM-Flexible-Linear-Waterproof-LED-Strip-Daytime-Running-Light-XENON-WHITE-/250943608154?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6d67955a

How did you remove the front lenses without damaging them? I have some Xenons to fit but the inside of the lense are dirty and I can't work out how to remove them for cleaning

Alan

[Spôôk]

I am doing a How to. Should be ready in a few days.
Pls. be patient.:D