Martin,

Thanks for the reply. Is it possible that the 500E and E500 for RHD countries still had the lights wired for extra high beams (driving lights) but actually got standard RHD 124 lenses? Have you tried shining your lights on high beam onto a wall to see if the inner pair of lights gives a spot (pencil beam as was normal for LHD 500E) or a broad pattern from the fluted (fog light) lens?

Obviously I would only be interested in replacing my lenses if the RHD 500E versions gave true pencil beam long range driving light high beams. I would also need to know if the inner reflectors differ for the driving lights versus fog lights. The wiring changes would be the least of my worries.

Any other 500E owners in a RHD country?

Thanks,
Greg

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