popup headlight delete
12-01-2013, 08:46 PM
#31
Alright, the body guy said those inserts can easily be done in 1-piece but would require both fenders removed to mock-up. He said the pics looks like they were started from molding a curved headlight. He said the back-sides could be body glued to underside offenders permanently and be light weight with no brackets required once an adjustable projector is installed
12-02-2013, 12:41 AM
#32
Drifting
it is the motor that raises the headlight that weighs the most, loosing 10kg from the very front of the car is definitely worth it.Did you think about a way to lift the stock headlamps without the motor.
I thought when i deleted my hood latch that the latch release cable could be used to raise the headlamps.
I of course moved onto more productive things.
It would be a trick modification though, the headlamps being a signature design feature, but a bit heavy as a assembly.
Again, nice work! And i dig your 928!
12-02-2013, 07:15 AM
#33
Drifting
Gentlemen lets try to get the wheels in motion on this, id love to see this available as a kit or at least the inserts. Seems as tho a few of us would be interested.
12-02-2013, 07:47 AM
#36
Drifting
12-02-2013, 08:52 AM
#39
Drifting
But now your talking about a huge undertaking and expense, not only would you have to fabricate said fenders but they would have to be painted to match. Way to much for most owners. I was thinking more like a kit that would replicate the OP's headlight setup.
12-02-2013, 11:51 AM
#40
Going off what LS1porch did with the 944 projector lens mod, I dont see why a 7" bucket can't be modded to tilt a projector and drop them right in and toss the 928 motor. Also I see what MrFixer says about adapting a cable draw to the bar mechanism and dumping the motor.
12-02-2013, 12:54 PM
#41
Rennlist Member
Drnick,
Did you think about a way to lift the stock headlamps without the motor.
I thought when i deleted my hood latch that the latch release cable could be used to raise the headlamps.
I of course moved onto more productive things.
It would be a trick modification though, the headlamps being a signature design feature, but a bit heavy as a assembly.
Again, nice work! And i dig your 928!
Did you think about a way to lift the stock headlamps without the motor.
I thought when i deleted my hood latch that the latch release cable could be used to raise the headlamps.
I of course moved onto more productive things.
It would be a trick modification though, the headlamps being a signature design feature, but a bit heavy as a assembly.
Again, nice work! And i dig your 928!
12-02-2013, 01:25 PM
#42
Inventor
Rennlist Member
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Post '85, the ABS pump gets in the way of the best placement of the projector housings I tried.
(Top of opening, slightly inboard of center for least beam cutoff.)
I've been daydreaming lately of vertical pop-ups with projectors. Rising straight up out of the fender, a la 007 mini rocket launchers.
(Top of opening, slightly inboard of center for least beam cutoff.)
I've been daydreaming lately of vertical pop-ups with projectors. Rising straight up out of the fender, a la 007 mini rocket launchers.
12-02-2013, 01:55 PM
#43
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Think the "Storsek" part is still available through ClubAutosport:
http://clubautosport.co.uk/928_head_lamp_conversion.htm
http://clubautosport.co.uk/928_head_lamp_conversion.htm
12-02-2013, 03:07 PM
#45
Drifting
Think the "Storsek" part is still available through ClubAutosport:
http://clubautosport.co.uk/928_head_lamp_conversion.htm
http://clubautosport.co.uk/928_head_lamp_conversion.htm
I just glanced at the link havent had a chance to look into it in detail, off hand do you know how much modification is needed to fit these? My big concern is being able to reverse the setup. If this is indeed reversable this could be a winner.