Do I need to alter headlamps for France?

Ewymac · 08-02-2011, 01:30 PM

Hi folks, can anybody confirm to me that, I don't need to manually alter my march 2011 f10 headlamps to lhd for an impending trip to France? I have read a previous thread re an F11 but still confused! it stated it has a flat beam so not necessary (he had visibility pack, I don't).

I have RTFM ! No help!

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Ewan

Jon D · 08-02-2011, 04:43 PM

There appears to be a great deal of confusion about this. I have the adaptive bi-xenons and, like you, have read elsewhere that no alteration is required as the dip beam is projected vertically downward. However, I would prefer to see an official statement from BMW before venturing onto the continent, especially as I hear that the French police are particularly rigid in enforcing road legislation.
I think the best option would be to contact your dealer and/or BMW UK.

RH512 · 08-02-2011, 04:44 PM

this was the reference thread? http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418100

Jon D · 08-02-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RH512

this was the reference thread? http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418100

Not really all that conclusive and even less so in the OP's case as he doesn't have the bi-xenons, which the reply from BMW referred to.

Ewymac · 08-02-2011, 05:38 PM

Thanks fellas, have just posted to hopalong to see what he did on his recent trip? I have also emailed BMW UK.

Ewymac · 08-03-2011, 08:53 AM

I've had the call from BMW and all new 5,6,7 series have flat beam tech. Therefore no alteration required for travelling on the continent!

maxmm · 09-19-2011, 04:21 PM

Guys, have you ever tried to read official manual (old style, paper one :P ) which comes with your car?

You should switch off the automatic main bean when you are driving on the continent, that's is. Everything else is adjusted automatically.

delvek · 09-20-2011, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ewymac

I've had the call from BMW and all new 5,6,7 series have flat beam tech. Therefore no alteration required for travelling on the continent!

You are correct, there is no adjustment needed.

Martyn.Simm · 09-20-2011, 12:14 PM

Yep I can also confirm that no adjustment is need for either bi xenon or halogen. Took a car to dealers to test on the light wall.

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Jon D Brigadier General 224 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: 2022 840d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	There appears to be a great deal of confusion about this. I have the adaptive bi-xenons and, like you, have read elsewhere that no alteration is required as the dip beam is projected vertically downward. However, I would prefer to see an official statement from BMW before venturing onto the continent, especially as I hear that the French police are particularly rigid in enforcing road legislation. I think the best option would be to contact your dealer and/or BMW UK.
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RH512 Private First Class 7 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 535i xDrive, C4S cab Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hudson Valley, NY iTrader: (0)	this was the reference thread? http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418100 Last edited by RH512; 08-02-2011 at 04:56 PM..
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Ewymac Ewymac 7 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 520d se sports auto on order Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks fellas, have just posted to hopalong to see what he did on his recent trip? I have also emailed BMW UK.
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Ewymac Ewymac 7 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 520d se sports auto on order Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	I've had the call from BMW and all new 5,6,7 series have flat beam tech. Therefore no alteration required for travelling on the continent!
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maxmm Enlisted Member 8 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 535d GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Guys, have you ever tried to read official manual (old style, paper one :P ) which comes with your car? You should switch off the automatic main bean when you are driving on the continent, that's is. Everything else is adjusted automatically.
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Martyn.Simm New Member 3 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW 528i M-Sport (F10) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Liverpool, UK iTrader: (0)	Yep I can also confirm that no adjustment is need for either bi xenon or halogen. Took a car to dealers to test on the light wall.
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