Tulsaboy
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Tulsaboy
Hi folks - new to the site.
Got a 2008 ES (2WD) with (1) no roof rails or (2) 12v outlet in the cargo bay. Had it a year and so far very pleased with it. Probably get it moved to the UK in about 10 months.
(1) I have seen a Mitsubishi Japanese brochure that shows rails as an available accessory, although in the US they do not show. If they can be got, I assume they bolt to the fixings that I can feel under the weather strip. Any information about availability or installing? I could try a wrecker's yard for the rails.
(2) For the power socket I assume that the wiring exists near to the lifting jack, although it was not obvious to me.
Thanks,
Got a 2008 ES (2WD) with (1) no roof rails or (2) 12v outlet in the cargo bay. Had it a year and so far very pleased with it. Probably get it moved to the UK in about 10 months.
(1) I have seen a Mitsubishi Japanese brochure that shows rails as an available accessory, although in the US they do not show. If they can be got, I assume they bolt to the fixings that I can feel under the weather strip. Any information about availability or installing? I could try a wrecker's yard for the rails.
(2) For the power socket I assume that the wiring exists near to the lifting jack, although it was not obvious to me.
Thanks,
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Both should be easy to add, its just a matter of buying the parts. Best idea is to download the service manual and study the wiring/layout.
If you are moving from the US to the UK, then you have will probably have to look into getting the rear fog lights set up as well. So you might want to start that soon, especially if you want it done to be OEM via the light switch stalk.
If you are moving from the US to the UK, then you have will probably have to look into getting the rear fog lights set up as well. So you might want to start that soon, especially if you want it done to be OEM via the light switch stalk.
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Both should be easy to add, its just a matter of buying the parts. Best idea is to download the service manual and study the wiring/layout.
If you are moving from the US to the UK, then you have will probably have to look into getting the rear fog lights set up as well. So you might want to start that soon, especially if you want it done to be OEM via the light switch stalk.
If you are moving from the US to the UK, then you have will probably have to look into getting the rear fog lights set up as well. So you might want to start that soon, especially if you want it done to be OEM via the light switch stalk.
Thanks. I think that the fogs are about the only change needed as the direction indicators are already amber and the speedo is in miles. Can I buy the required parts in the US? I'm not sure which light is used as the fog. I assumed it would be one of the white reversing lights. I was going to get it done in the UK, but it may be easier here.
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In UK it will be really easy, since they import a lot of Aussie and JDM cars. I don't think it'll cost you a fortune to do it over in UK.
Amber turn signals are not as important as the fact that they are E-certified. I am not sure what kind of "mover's car" regulations they have in UK, but you can get clear turn-signals in E-certifieds.
The rear foglight is in the rear lights, backup light one side and the foglight other side.
The thing is that since the UK fellas drive on the wrong side of the road, you might need to change your headlight to local ones. The reflection mirrors (?) are designed to give optimal lighting for our proper side driving conditions and you cannot change that by just pointing the bulbs to new direction, to over simplify things. You will need UK/wrong-side-driving lights. They will not cost too much though.
My statements are based on what I have heard from UK friends and how things are with JDM and other "wrong-side-driving" cars imported to Germany and Nordic countries. For example the regulations are problem with models which do not have readily available E-certified parts available. For marginally interesting models the aftermarket manufacturers do not want to invest in the certification process. Funny enough, it is usually just paper work if the manufacturer has same parts DOT appproved or have Japanese certies..
Amber turn signals are not as important as the fact that they are E-certified. I am not sure what kind of "mover's car" regulations they have in UK, but you can get clear turn-signals in E-certifieds.
The rear foglight is in the rear lights, backup light one side and the foglight other side.
The thing is that since the UK fellas drive on the wrong side of the road, you might need to change your headlight to local ones. The reflection mirrors (?) are designed to give optimal lighting for our proper side driving conditions and you cannot change that by just pointing the bulbs to new direction, to over simplify things. You will need UK/wrong-side-driving lights. They will not cost too much though.
My statements are based on what I have heard from UK friends and how things are with JDM and other "wrong-side-driving" cars imported to Germany and Nordic countries. For example the regulations are problem with models which do not have readily available E-certified parts available. For marginally interesting models the aftermarket manufacturers do not want to invest in the certification process. Funny enough, it is usually just paper work if the manufacturer has same parts DOT appproved or have Japanese certies..
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Thanks.
I deliberately chose a vehicle that was available in the UK. I thought the fog would be as you have said, but could not be sure. You are correct about the main beams. Having said that, I have driven RHD cars in France Germany etc and just used masking tape to block off the offending part of the dipped beam. You can also buy beam coverters that fit over the lens. The UK goverment will not allow either solution on LHD vehicles that are to be registered in the UK. It is ok if it is only going to be imported on a temporary basis.
I deliberately chose a vehicle that was available in the UK. I thought the fog would be as you have said, but could not be sure. You are correct about the main beams. Having said that, I have driven RHD cars in France Germany etc and just used masking tape to block off the offending part of the dipped beam. You can also buy beam coverters that fit over the lens. The UK goverment will not allow either solution on LHD vehicles that are to be registered in the UK. It is ok if it is only going to be imported on a temporary basis.
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The tape is what I have done while in UK with my car. For longer periods in country I would definitely get proper lights installed.
Tape will just get you from blinding the traffic, you will just have really poor light pattern. Maybe it's just me and where I live, but I like to have as good lights as possible. I know I am not likely to hit elk, deer, bear or anything too big in UK roads.. ..but after handful of close calls at home, I love good lights.
Tape will just get you from blinding the traffic, you will just have really poor light pattern. Maybe it's just me and where I live, but I like to have as good lights as possible. I know I am not likely to hit elk, deer, bear or anything too big in UK roads.. ..but after handful of close calls at home, I love good lights.