FS: Headlight mechanism delete for track cars... INSTALLED PICS PAGE 4
10-30-2011, 07:12 PM
#18
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The bracket is also designed to allow adjustment, so you can get your headlight lids nice and flush with the body.
10-30-2011, 07:19 PM
#19
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Here's an update on the design. I did some FEA and found a few issues with stress concentrations, so here is a somewhat optimized version. Got rid of the handle because when I mocked it up in my car, it was obvious that it will work just as well without a handle, and fewer bends equals lower cost. Also, this design only weighs 6.5 oz. for the pair.
Last edited by vt951; 10-30-2011 at 08:03 PM.
10-30-2011, 08:32 PM
#20
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Alan, I don't know what's more impressive... that you did FEA on the design, or that you rendered on a kitchen counter!
I had, year ago, come up with a design where the light was spring loaded up, and there was a latch mechanism that held it down. That way you could pull a cable and they'd pop open. Then you could push them back down to latch. Didn't work that well... so I ended up leaving the spring loaded part, but just using zip ties to hold them down. For the once or twice a year I needed them, I would just cut the zip ties.
I had, year ago, come up with a design where the light was spring loaded up, and there was a latch mechanism that held it down. That way you could pull a cable and they'd pop open. Then you could push them back down to latch. Didn't work that well... so I ended up leaving the spring loaded part, but just using zip ties to hold them down. For the once or twice a year I needed them, I would just cut the zip ties.
10-30-2011, 08:33 PM
#21
Three Wheelin'
very, very cool! I much more professional approach than my stepdads 924 CGT replica racecar. He just used bungy cords lol.
10-30-2011, 08:53 PM
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Alan, I don't know what's more impressive... that you did FEA on the design, or that you rendered on a kitchen counter!
I had, year ago, come up with a design where the light was spring loaded up, and there was a latch mechanism that held it down. That way you could pull a cable and they'd pop open. Then you could push them back down to latch. Didn't work that well... so I ended up leaving the spring loaded part, but just using zip ties to hold them down. For the once or twice a year I needed them, I would just cut the zip ties.
I had, year ago, come up with a design where the light was spring loaded up, and there was a latch mechanism that held it down. That way you could pull a cable and they'd pop open. Then you could push them back down to latch. Didn't work that well... so I ended up leaving the spring loaded part, but just using zip ties to hold them down. For the once or twice a year I needed them, I would just cut the zip ties.
So, the FEA and kitchen rendering... both are made very easy by SolidWorks.
10-30-2011, 09:14 PM
#23
Pro
Would buy a set. Thanks for taking the time to design it. Drive my car to and from the track so I need the lights but I swear under my breath every time I look at that heavy looking lump under the hood. Be sure to weigh the motor once you take it out.
11-01-2011, 07:17 AM
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