Beam benders

[auntyjanet1]

Sorry to reserect an old problem but does anyone have a template or photo of where i should place black tape or plastic beam benders to a Peugot based X250 headlight?

we are off to France on Sunday and do not want to fall foul of the law! :$

[Derek Uzzell]

This earlier forum-thread may be of general interest to you.

 

http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=24496&start=1

 

Regarding 'masks' for X/250 headlights, there are photos showing where they should go on this webpage:

 

http://www.deepredmotorhome.com/headlampdeflectors.html

 

However, it's noticeable that (unsurprisingly) the left headlamp needs a very differently-shaped mask to the right one.

 

My own view is that you should - for various reasons - forget about using masks and employ translucent purpose-designed beam-deflectors ('beam benders'). The most commonly sold product is branded "Eurolites" and the least expensive on-line supplier is probably:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220600825181&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

 

However, as you've left yourself so little time before your trip, it's worth adding that Eurolites beam-deflectors are also widely available from high-street motor accessory shops (eg Halfords), at ferry ports or on cross-Channel ferries.

 

Eurolites are supplied in a pack of two deflectors and precise fitting instructions for a large range of vehicles are included. You'll see from the Eurolites listing on the following link that X/250 Boxers are covered:

 

http://www.halfords.com/wcsstore/libraries/document/travel-spot-latest-vehicle-listing.pdf

 

Fitting just involves making sure the headlamp's outer surface is clean, then following the Eurolites instructions regarding where the deflector should be positioned. It's a 5-minute job at most.

 

 

[auntyjanet1]

Thanks Derek for the advice and info,left it to late to buy off Lenny, so its down to Halfords tommorrow !

 

thanks again. (lol)