marcon
Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
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Anybody used Halfords beam adaptors on D3 for driving in France.
I assume this is a recquirement.
Martin
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DN
D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
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They are a requirement (well,for Halogen lights anyhow, xenons can be altered manually), and I suppose if you were unlucky enough to be stopped by a gendarme you should have them fitted. I took them on 2 occassions, but didn't fit them (mainly because I never had to drive anywhere when it was completely dark). If I had been stopped, I was quite prepared to throw my arms out, shrug my shoulders and protrude my bottom lip though.. 
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| 21st Jun 2008 1:39 pm |
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freebie2disco
Member Since: 01 Jan 2007
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Yep used the halfords ones a couple of weeks ago. They were fine. Working out where they fitted was the hard part that and peeling the sticky muck off at the ferry terminal coming home took a few minutes.
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| 21st Jun 2008 2:39 pm |
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marcon
Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
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Just got set in Halfords 
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| 21st Jun 2008 7:22 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
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WoW... you must be very pleased then 
I think with the Xenon's, the beam is not as angled to the left so does not cause any where near as much dazzle for Mr French person... so most just leave them be.
The light is spread more evenly I believe.
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| 21st Jun 2008 8:34 pm |
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zig
Member Since: 09 Sep 2005
Location: Scotland
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Marcon I assume that you have halogen headlights as beam adaptors do not work with xenon headlights.
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| 21st Jun 2008 10:03 pm |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
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I'm abit like DND3, brought them last year but didn't bother fitting them.
Mostly day driving to be honest
Isn't there meant to be a tiny cross etched on the lens for fitting such adaptors?
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| 22nd Jun 2008 12:15 am |
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marcon
Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
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Yes Simon really chuffed with myself,purchased a warning triangle as well......out celabrating since 
My D3 has halogen lights,so may as well fit the stickers to head lamps.Driving Fishguard to Folkstone on Sun June 29th so will be keeping an eye out for Disco 3 stickers on route
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| 22nd Jun 2008 12:39 am |
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Matt
Member Since: 15 Jul 2006
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Marcon
When you get near to Cardiff on the M4 Junction 32 to Junction 30 there are road works .Stick to 50mph limit the speed cameras work on this section.....There are 2 in each direction..
Matt Discovery 4 SDV6 XS Firenze Red Ebony Leather
Club DuraTrac BLACK POWDER COATED 19 hse wheels
Disco 3 gone but not forgotten
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| 22nd Jun 2008 7:34 pm |
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ronk
Member Since: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Durham
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Don't spend your cash on them - spend it on a bottle of red wine instead!
Get a copy of TSB No. LA417-001 (10th Nov 2004) and make you own from some elecrtricians tape.
The instruction shows the correct size and position. They also peel off without leaving that gunk on the lamp!
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| 23rd Jun 2008 12:17 pm |
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jimmyb
Member Since: 02 Jun 2008
Location: south
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I've been using my UK reg D3 in France for nearly a year now with Xenons and have never been flashed once yet - so guess that means they're not dazzling anyone. 
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| 23rd Jun 2008 1:39 pm |
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marcon
Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
Location: wex's Shed
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Thanks Matt will make a note of that
I will know if I pass you on the road Jimmyb
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| 23rd Jun 2008 9:36 pm |
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zebadee
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: The Magic Roundabout
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Don’t forget hi-viz vests for all on board.
A new requirement for France from July 1st !!
As discussed here …… http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic22500.html
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| 23rd Jun 2008 10:57 pm |
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marcon
Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
Location: wex's Shed
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Thanks Zeb
I have all the kit now,just hope fast ferry sails Sunday morning from Rosslare.....this weather is a real bummer 
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| 24th Jun 2008 9:28 pm |
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zebadee
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
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I don't think it's sailing tomorrow, but hopefully it will be ok for you at the weekend.
For our trip in August, I booked the "Cruise Ferry" as that fast boat is unreliable at best 
I just wouldn't risk it.
Anyway, Bon Voyage
Have a safe & enjoyable trip
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| 24th Jun 2008 9:46 pm |
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