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Changing Headlights for Continental use.....
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:09 pm
by Flint
Hi! I am currently going through the process of registering my Bongo in France and I am trying to find suitable LHD headlamps. I have read the posts on continental headlamps, but was wondering if anyone has any practical experience of actually fitting non Bongo headlamps to their pride and joy!
Any help greatly appreciated....
Re: Changing Headlights for Continental use.....
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:19 pm
by Bob
Hi, someone definitely found headlamps from something that fit, well worth a search.
I've got a feeling the Bongo can't pass the French equivalent of the MOT due to the rear sliding door being on the 'Wrong' side, well worth checking this before you go too far.
Good luck.
Re: Changing Headlights for Continental use.....
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:20 pm
by mister munkey
Possibly problamatic.
There have been threads on here in the past regarding the French Reg hassle.
It seems impossible as the sliding door opens on the wrong side.
Headlights are adaptable from something else - Helen has the know on that but there ain't no Bongos with a French reg so far . . . .
Re: Changing Headlights for Continental use.....
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:20 pm
by mikexgough
not sure how they do it in the Philippines but their Bongo's are LHD.....
Re: Changing Headlights for Continental use.....
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:39 pm
by Flint
Have been assured by French registration authority, DRIRE that the door issue is not a problem. If we can sort the headlights, the worst that would then need to happen would be the equivalent of an SVA, so will continue the quest for the elusive lamps!
Thanks for any help given......
Re: Changing Headlights for Continental use.....
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:03 pm
by MountainGoat
There was a post not long ago about this problem. It seems that the Russians have sussed it. PM DemonAV to inquire how they do it if you need more information.
Tony
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 61#p389261
Re: Changing Headlights for Continental use.....
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:32 pm
by missfixit70
Factsheet in the members area, written by someone registering in Germany & using Seat Ibiza lights -
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/member ... dlamps.pdf
Re: Changing Headlights for Continental use.....
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:40 am
by mister munkey
Interesting if the rules have changed regarding the side door. There were a couple of posts about this a year or two ago
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... gistration
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... on#p304821
Re: Changing Headlights for Continental use.....
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:38 am
by Regor
Try these people in Spain, they have quoted me €250 to convert headlamps on my '96 V6 aft. The job would take 1 working day and they would need about 3 working days notice to get the parts in.
They also do re-registration onto Spanish plates. Would this be an option and use the vehicle in France?
http://www.completemotoringsolutions.es/
Regards
Roger