240 lighting

ichibon · Mar 20th, 2009, 20:23

Anyone know if post 86 UK E Code head lights are compatible with USA 1993 240? I know that I can't use the lens, because of wrong side driving, but will the rest of the fixture fit?
I am on an extended holiday in England, in Devon now, and was thinking of taking a pair back with me.

Clan · Mar 20th, 2009, 21:47

I think you will find that the reflector for LHD and RHD are different too ...

brodgar · Mar 20th, 2009, 22:54

I have also been advised that the reflector i9s different.

However there is still room for manouvrment pending on the rules for the lightbeam.

1== of course the lens has to be changed

but

2==the reqirements state that there must be a clear/sharp line at the
the top of the dipped beam. This will be delivered by any normal
volvoreflector independant of Uk /american/european market.

Conclusion = when you only change the lens you might get away with it

succes.

adamsky01 · Mar 21st, 2009, 02:38

pop in to euro car parts as them for a set of headlights tell them your on holiday from france and they will sell u a set for the french mark wich are the same as ours but the lenses are for ur side of the top of my head its around £50 each unit

ichibon · Mar 21st, 2009, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamsky01

pop in to euro car parts as them for a set of headlights tell them your on holiday from france and they will sell u a set for the french mark wich are the same as ours but the lenses are for ur side of the top of my head its around £50 each unit

Thanks: Will check them out, looks like they have the complete headlight assembly.

Clan · Mar 21st, 2009, 09:36

The lens AND reflector are different for LHD and RHD

Reflector LHD 1372380
RHD 1372381

Mar 20th, 2009, 20:23	#1
ichibon New Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2009 18:01 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oregon, USA	240 lighting Anyone know if post 86 UK E Code head lights are compatible with USA 1993 240? I know that I can't use the lens, because of wrong side driving, but will the rest of the fixture fit? I am on an extended holiday in England, in Devon now, and was thinking of taking a pair back with me.

Mar 20th, 2009, 21:47	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 14:22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	I think you will find that the reflector for LHD and RHD are different too ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 20th, 2009, 22:54	#3
brodgar I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2012 10:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forest Row	240 lights=lens I have also been advised that the reflector i9s different. However there is still room for manouvrment pending on the rules for the lightbeam. 1== of course the lens has to be changed but 2==the reqirements state that there must be a clear/sharp line at the the top of the dipped beam. This will be delivered by any normal volvoreflector independant of Uk /american/european market. Conclusion = when you only change the lens you might get away with it succes.

Mar 21st, 2009, 09:36	#6
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 14:22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The lens AND reflector are different for LHD and RHD Reflector LHD 1372380 RHD 1372381 __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 21st, 2009, 02:38	#4
adamsky01 back for now Last Online: Aug 17th, 2016 21:48 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: gone	pop in to euro car parts as them for a set of headlights tell them your on holiday from france and they will sell u a set for the french mark wich are the same as ours but the lenses are for ur side of the top of my head its around £50 each unit

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