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  1. 06-15-2007, 11:56 PM #1
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    Headlight Experts...

    What makes H1's and H4's 'handed'?

    I.e. for lhd and rhd cars.

    And can they be relatively easily changed or altered?
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    THe lenses are for sure different for RHD and LHD on both the H1s and the H4s. I don't know of any other differences. So, find the right hand drive lenses and swap them!
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    The lenses are different but the reflectors can differ also, either that or the bulbholders are rotated to give different patterns for lhd and rhd.

    I have two cars with H4s, both LHD, one was previously registered in the UK when I brought it in from France, stuck rhd lenses on it and it all passed inspection with a perfect beam pattern. Did the same for my Carrera 3 when it came from Switz and the pattern is totally wrong without beam converters, even on rhd lenses. I'm sure someone will know the ins and outs but if not I will have a look at some stage soon, note the differences and post some pics.

    RHD lenses really cheap, so worth trying them.

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    Thanks Guys
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