Project: Fixed Headlights
05-05-2005, 02:17 PM
#91
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Originally Posted by Matt H
That isnt the only reason. Decreased weight, simplification, etc. Two motors would add weight to the system and you would run the very real risk of GM "winky eye syndrome" as I like to call it. the goal is not to make it harder but to make it easier and remove crap from the front. If this doesnt work out I am just buying a set from GT Racing and modifying them to fit my lights.
Its an avenue for people who hate fixed lights but need the space. Would take some R&D tho for sure.
05-05-2005, 02:20 PM
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My Supra had individual motors for each headlight. Each one was about the size of two decks of cards. Both motors combined still weighs less than 1/3rd teh weight of the 951 system with is huge motor and cross-bar.
05-06-2005, 12:07 AM
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Matt,
I did get the headlights today. Alot bigger than I thought. Mike is re-working the design in solid works, hopefully i'll have more tomorrow.
I did get the headlights today. Alot bigger than I thought. Mike is re-working the design in solid works, hopefully i'll have more tomorrow.
05-06-2005, 09:13 AM
#95
Glad to hear. 90mm is a lot bigger than people think, to fit two sets in a light is going to be tough.
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05-09-2005, 12:42 AM
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Yes, We've fabriacted one from a stock pop up cover but we don't think it will fit. With a little enjinuity we'll "bubble" it so it clears the lights.
05-09-2005, 12:47 AM
#100
I like the bubble idea. Raising the lights just a little bit would help with lightout put I imagine, as well as giving you a lot more flexabilty in lens selection. Would also look pretty cool IMHO.
05-09-2005, 12:51 AM
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Carl,
We are going to make ours out of very thin steel. As thin as body metal. I wanted to make them out of aluminum, however, we have no way of welding aluminum.
We are going to make ours out of very thin steel. As thin as body metal. I wanted to make them out of aluminum, however, we have no way of welding aluminum.
05-09-2005, 06:13 AM
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Looks like a grand idea to me. On a 951 I owned a few yrs ago the headlights started going up and down repeatedly whenever I turned the lights on. I drove with the fogs only for a few days, then the problem went away. I remember thinking that fixed headlights would sure be nice, at the time.
05-09-2005, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ldt1
Looks like a grand idea to me. On a 951 I owned a few yrs ago the headlights started going up and down repeatedly whenever I turned the lights on. I drove with the fogs only for a few days, then the problem went away. I remember thinking that fixed headlights would sure be nice, at the time.
BTW- replacing the interior wire loom takes a few days.. when you can finally locate the replacement wire loom!
Wes- looking great buddy! I expect to see mock-ups at 944 fest!
05-09-2005, 09:32 AM
#104
Hate the bubble concept but I suppose I could live with it if I had to.
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