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dondon · 8th June 2007, 13:36

Just a brief aside about driving on the Continent. I don't know if it is still the case, but at one time it was COMPULSORY to carry a spare can of fuel in France and ILLEGAL in Spain (or the other way round).

Is there a pile of cans at the border and you help yourself going one way and hand it back on the return journey?

Charles_Harding · 8th June 2007, 13:54

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Originally Posted by djm

For the countries I'm going through (France Belgium Holland Germany Austria Slovenia) the AA say bulbs are recommended rather than compulsory.

Wouldn't it be great if you could just flick a switch and the headlamps adjusted to continental mode!

From www.drivingabroad.co.uk

The E book of France says:

Essential equipment for your car:
You must carry a warning triangle, spare light bulbs, flash light and a first aid box. Also recommended are spare fuses and a fan belt.

"Lady H. has a black belt in karate and cooking. She can kill you either way!"

Charles H.

Crackers · 8th June 2007, 21:20

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Originally Posted by djm

This is useful to know as I plan to take the Civic across Europe and was unsure of the situation regarding beam converters and HID headlamps. I was wondering if you needed a different type for HID lamps?

Nope, nothing special is needed, the regular ones do the the job OK. I called them 'converters' but that sort of suggests that they do something to alter the path of the beam -- they don't, they simply obscure that part of the headlight's output pattern that would otherwise shine into the eyes of oncoming (European) drivers. You can see exactly where to place the patches on the lens cover by shining your headlights onto a wall at night.

There are some useful tips for driving on the continent at http://driving.drive-alive.co.uk/

allan79 · 9th June 2007, 14:53

is the washers something they fitted in 07 as i have a 06 ex with no washers

paul_b · 9th June 2007, 14:57

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Originally Posted by allan79

is the washers something they fitted in 07 as i have a 06 ex with no washers

Nope, headlight washers are not new to the 07.

My 06 EX has them.

Parky · 9th June 2007, 15:09

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Originally Posted by allan79

is the washers something they fitted in 07 as i have a 06 ex with no washers

They are two raised sections of painted plastic that sit below the headlights.
When you wash the windscreen with the headlights on they pop out and spray high pressure water on to the lights. They look a bit light blanking plates, if you have an EX with HID lights (which should be standard on an EX) then you should also have the washers.

allan79 · 9th June 2007, 20:19

thanks for that i had a car a month or more didnt even no i had them lol

WoolyCiv · 9th June 2007, 23:35

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Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

No one seems to have mentioned that, as far as I am aware, that when using your vehicle on the Continent you need to carry a set of spare bulbs.

How much are those HID thingys again?

"There is only one thing that you can say about broccoli, it's boneless!"

Charles H.

Around £70 - Ouch!

john07 · 12th June 2007, 20:10

Ive wondered when they come into use?? presumably its each time you use the windscreen washer?? or am I missing some little button/switch which operates them independantly of screen-wash?? If they come on with screen-wash op, then you use them whether you want to or not, so legislation is adhered to even if you don't want it!

Parky · 12th June 2007, 20:13

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Originally Posted by john07

Ive wondered when they come into use?? presumably its each time you use the windscreen washer?? or am I missing some little button/switch which operates them independantly of screen-wash?? If they come on with screen-wash op, then you use them whether you want to or not, so legislation is adhered to even if you don't want it!

They operate when you have the headlights on and you operate the windscreen washers.

Ian

riceman · 17th October 2007, 15:12

For whatever reason the HID's are not available on the Type S and Type R models. Weird! You would have thought the top line models would also have them.

Koen · 17th October 2007, 15:59

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Originally Posted by riceman

For whatever reason the HID's are not available on the Type S and Type R models. Weird! You would have thought the top line models would also have them.

That depends on local country policies I guess. Here in Belgium HID's are standard on a TypeR and available as an option on a TypeS.
On my 5 door Sport however, they did not come standard (as opposed to the UK I believe) but they were an 800 € option. (about 530 £)

K.

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dondon Wheelnut Join Date: 18th February 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just a brief aside about driving on the Continent. I don't know if it is still the case, but at one time it was COMPULSORY to carry a spare can of fuel in France and ILLEGAL in Spain (or the other way round). Is there a pile of cans at the border and you help yourself going one way and hand it back on the return journey?

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allan79 Wheelnut Join Date: 19th May 2007 Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for that i had a car a month or more didnt even no i had them lol

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john07 Valve Cap Join Date: 4th March 2007 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ive wondered when they come into use?? presumably its each time you use the windscreen washer?? or am I missing some little button/switch which operates them independantly of screen-wash?? If they come on with screen-wash op, then you use them whether you want to or not, so legislation is adhered to even if you don't want it!

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riceman Valve Cap Join Date: 30th May 2007 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For whatever reason the HID's are not available on the Type S and Type R models. Weird! You would have thought the top line models would also have them.