yup! it has to do with the orientation of the focusing of the lense. at
one point that was the basis for all imported cars being brought into the
united states needing to have sealed beams. what are commonly referred to
as "composite head lamps" today were the standard fare in european cars and
were not only too bright by american standards but were easily "regulated at
time of importation" by simply outlawing their existance. now they are
legal. but not that long ago lamps like the lucas PL were not even
acceptable "legally" in restored cars . yes you could buy them ! and
funny as it may seem they are pretty hard to detect by an untrained eye.
but yes read sales brochures on specific companies illumination equiptment
and you will find that upscale illumination equiptment companies manufacture
headlights with right or left hand driving orientation.
chuck.
it's a good thing i do not read much........ :)
----- Original Message -----
From "Paul A. Asgeirsson" <Pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
To: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 9:25 PM
Subject: Re: RHD/LHD conversion
> David Lieb wrote:
>
> > > do not forget new headlights! due to the specific RH or LH focus of
the
> > > lights!
> >
> > That's strange, I don't recall ever having bought handed bulbs for my
cars,
> > the bulbs don't seem to care which side of the car they will be on...
>
> Oh, that's funny!! Actually, on LHD cars, they have what is known as "Dip
right"
> headlamps. When you go from high beam to low, the lows are then spotted
to the
> right as compared to the highs. That way on low, it is away from the
center,
> towards the ditch to keep out of the eyes of oncoming drivers.
>
> It's just the opposite for cars driven on the left side of the road.
>
> Later, Paul A
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