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Title: Astra G headlamp adjustment for continental use
Post by: webby23 on 30 April 2009, 19:51:21

Hi all

Does anyone know if my Dads 53 plate Astra G will have a lever to drop the beam for driving in Europe or will we need to get him beam converters........??

Taking both cars over to Normandy next Friday and just trying to get everything sorted this weekend.

Thanks in advance people

 :y

Title: Re: Astra G headlamp adjustment for continental use
Post by: tmx on 30 April 2009, 20:00:02

i think they do its completely chucking down hear when i go out for a smoke ill check on SWMBO's S reg Astra

Title: Re: Astra G headlamp adjustment for continental use
Post by: webby23 on 30 April 2009, 20:07:20

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i think they do its completely chucking down hear when i go out for a smoke ill check on SWMBO's S reg Astra

Thats brilliant thanks

I think I am right in saying the Astra G is the one before the one they make now?

Title: Re: Astra G headlamp adjustment for continental use
Post by: tmx on 30 April 2009, 20:08:37

yes 98 -05 is the Astra G looks abit like a F/L omega at the front same grill

Title: Re: Astra G headlamp adjustment for continental use
Post by: Andy B on 30 April 2009, 20:10:43

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Hi all

Does anyone know if my Dads 53 plate Astra G will have a lever to drop the beam for driving in Europe or will we need to get him beam converters........?? ........

Anything in the handbook?  :-/ ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: Astra G headlamp adjustment for continental use
Post by: tmx on 30 April 2009, 20:16:27

well a 1998 CDX S Reg doesnt have any switches

have a check on yours the lever is in the dipped beam bulb holder if it has one!

Title: Re: Astra G headlamp adjustment for continental use
Post by: webby23 on 01 May 2009, 23:06:18

The old boy cant find his handbook and I am not within 45 mins of the car to have a look myself.

 :(

Title: Re: Astra G headlamp adjustment for continental use
Post by: damon80 on 01 May 2009, 23:11:09

I thought it's only cars with Xenon/HID or projector-style headlamps that have levers to adjust the beam pattern?  :-?

IIRC, the majority of Astra G's have H4's, and will need beam benders sticking on the lens  :y

Title: Re: Astra G headlamp adjustment for continental use
Post by: webby23 on 01 May 2009, 23:22:27

I think its got the type of headlights that have perfectly clear lenses and visible bulbs

Cheers
 :y

Title: Re: Astra G headlamp adjustment for continental use
Post by: damon80 on 01 May 2009, 23:47:57

Aye, it'll be a beam-bender job.

But, given past experience - I'd get the type that are black, so that they stand out.  Not the type that are the clear reflector style.

We've been pulled over by the, ahem, friendly gendarmaries waiting just down the road from Calais trying to spot cars which don't have beam benders fitted.  

Title: Re: Astra G headlamp adjustment for continental use
Post by: damon80 on 01 May 2009, 23:50:00

Oh, and whilst we're on the subject - tell your dad to make sure he has a high-vis vest for each occupant of the car (i.e. driver and all passengers), and they must be kept in the cabin somewhere - not in the boot (I stashed ours under the seats), and a spare set of bulbs etc  :y

If he doesn't have either, your local poundshop will have the vests and the bulbs in.  No point paying stupidly inflated prices when ya don't need to!  :y

Title: Re: Astra G headlamp adjustment for continental use
Post by: p j morgan on 02 May 2009, 00:51:12

i think you will find you have to take a red triangle reflector aswell has the has a set of bulbs as stated and your  driving licence .don't forget your euro.s for toll roads have a safe journey :y

Title: Re: Astra G headlamp adjustment for continental use
Post by: webby23 on 02 May 2009, 14:18:25

Great advice everybody thanks

 :y