4.3 Beam Deflectors

[richwafta]

Taking the RAV for its first (of many I hope) trip to France. I have some beam benders that I bought for a previous trip, but didn't use.

The question I have is, do I need them on the RAV with the projector headlamps? I have read that many manufacturers fit a lever or similar to swap between UK and Continental beam configurations. Do Toyota?

Also I have found that the beam benders can be a pain to remove and I don't want to damage the headlight glass.

Thanks in advance

[Mereside]

Hi there,

You will need somthing to change the beams to dip to the right on the continent.

The projector lights you refer to are basically 'normal' headlights, I think you may be confusimg them with xenon or as Lexus call them HID, High Intensity Discharge (I think).

I have had these on previous Audi and Skoda cars and you flattened the beam by moving a lever which I did by removing the headlights first as they can break if you are not careful.

That leaves you with the option of beam benders which are a pain to get off the plastic headlights.

Kingo may be able to reccomend what to fit so it doesn't damage the plastic.

Regards

[Frank Ashworth]

Taking the RAV for its first (of many I hope) trip to France. I have some beam benders that I bought for a previous trip, but didn't use.

The question I have is, do I need them on the RAV with the projector headlamps? I have read that many manufacturers fit a lever or similar to swap between UK and continental beam configurations. Do Toyota?

Also I have found that the beam benders can be a pain to remove and I don't want to damage the headlight glass.

Thanks in advance

Hi,

I use Eurolites headlight beam benders, they come with fitting instructions for the RAV, and came off my vehicle OK with no damage to the headlight.

I had to use white spirit to remove a small amount of glue residue that was left on the lens.

most European countries insist on dipped headlights during the day especially out of towns and cities.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EUROLITES-HEADLAMP-B...%3A1|240%3A1318

Frank

[toondoug]

I just use a small piece of gaffer tape in Fance and never had a problem just wipes off with a bit of wd40

[anchorman]

I used Eurolights last time as the "euro" police are clamping down. There is a little marker in the middle of your headlight to help you position them.

[richwafta]

Thanks for the replies. I have a set of Halfords own make for this trip, but will be tempted to go for the gaffer or insulation tape in the future.

I know the Gendarmes can be pretty hot on Brit cars, so don't want to antagonise them