Kwakerman
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I've got them fitted and can't say I notice any difference. You could always try holding them in front of the headlight (facing a wall and at night obviously) and see if you can notice anything
Kwakerman
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Good point, I'm talking about the metal bar type protectors, didn't realise there were clear plastic ones available.
Hicap phill
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We use these in extreme conditions where chips could occur 
Plastic ones can be brought back to life if too scratched.
Plastic ones can be brought back to life if too scratched.
Kwakerman
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Corrected that for you
Where chips can be made?? you drive yours in the chippy?
On a more serious note I took mine in for its mot a few years ago, told them I had taken the headlamp protectors off for the mot. Tester said i doesn't usually affect the headlamp test, Iv'e had a few mot's since then with them on and it has always passed.
On a more serious note I took mine in for its mot a few years ago, told them I had taken the headlamp protectors off for the mot. Tester said i doesn't usually affect the headlamp test, Iv'e had a few mot's since then with them on and it has always passed.
Hicap phill
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Glad you all spotted the fryers
It was to annoy the Bentley club.
Few others in France with mesh & plastic light covers
It was to annoy the Bentley club.
Few others in France with mesh & plastic light covers
Kwakerman
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Yes, mine does go to the chippy occasionally, was actually referring to the fact that the 'light protectors' in the picture are made from chip frying basket things (look carefully and you can see the handles)Where chips can be made?? you drive yours in the chippy?
On a more serious note I took mine in for its mot a few years ago, told them I had taken the headlamp protectors off for the mot. Tester said i doesn't usually affect the headlamp test, Iv'e had a few mot's since then with them on and it has always passed.
Hicap phill
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Event organiser spotted these but
Was more concerned we had a snail on the bonnet in France
Was more concerned we had a snail on the bonnet in France
bongo1
Active Member
So was i , I cant see any difference when held in front .
FlyingPete
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Clear covers with a constant thickness shouldn't affect the beam, nor should wire guards. The old Lucas converters (usually yellow) will affect the beam as they were originally intended to deflect the headlamps for continental touring.
Hicap phill
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Plastic....
If these are just over the lens Dirty water goes down the back & cooks/drys. This can.be a pain to clean.
If these are just over the lens Dirty water goes down the back & cooks/drys. This can.be a pain to clean.
ogb
Active Member
I'm all for things on my truck having at least 2 uses - a chip fryer and a light guard...inspired!
I've actually got the bar type, and they've saved at least 2 headlamps from stupid pheasants that can't get out of the way quickly enough. No effect on the light output -which is pretty crap anyway, TBH,- but equally no probs with MoT.
I've actually got the bar type, and they've saved at least 2 headlamps from stupid pheasants that can't get out of the way quickly enough. No effect on the light output -which is pretty crap anyway, TBH,- but equally no probs with MoT.
ogb
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You might want to get the type that have Dzus fasteners and hinges so you can get at the headlights more easily for cleaning etc. I've used both, and prefer the quick-release.
