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> HID headlights in the pods for Neo914, Pop-up headlights are not in the plans..
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post Jul 21 2005, 01:26 AM
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Maybe Saturn coupes may have been the last to get the word... <!-- emo&:screwy: -->(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)<!-- endemo -->

As I have said before, the "signal" light pods are a unique characteristic of the 914 design. Making them house headlights will give them a higher purpose than signaling and join the modern "smaller" lighting trend. This and using the existing headlight space where the radiators will mount are why I chose this location. Legal? We'll see if they figure it out... <!-- emo&:lol: -->(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)<!-- endemo -->

the "rise and fall" of pop-up headlights:


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post Jul 21 2005, 01:26 AM
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Nip and Tuck...


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post Jul 21 2005, 01:30 AM
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Voila! Don't worry, they are weather sealed and the fender will be wider, thanks Andrew so they will fit. Just need those clear lenses, Bruce?


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post Jul 21 2005, 01:40 AM
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Cool. I've been planning on trying to fit projector beams in the turn signal buckets for a while now. Most of the lights I have found were a bit too big to fit... I thought about stretching the bucket. I keep searching for smaller lights (maybe from some of the newer motorcycles)...... haven't found the perfect solution yet. I hope you beat me to it and post your results!!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 21 2005, 01:53 AM
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I thought you couldn't cover your headlights with a lense unless it came that way.
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post Jul 21 2005, 01:59 AM
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Dude - that kicks ass. Keep the picss coming. What was the donor car?
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post Jul 21 2005, 02:05 AM
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Now THAT really does rock. =-)
Donor vechicle is???
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post Jul 21 2005, 02:10 AM
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QUOTE (sj914 @ Jul 20 2005, 11:53 PM)
I thought you couldn't cover your headlights with a lense unless it came that way.

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Legal? We'll see if they figure it out...


I've done some research...

and there will be more development
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post Jul 21 2005, 06:20 AM
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QUOTE (Neo914-6 @ Jul 21 2005, 03:10 AM)
QUOTE (sj914 @ Jul 20 2005, 11:53 PM)
I thought you couldn't cover your headlights with a lense unless it came that way.

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Legal? We'll see if they figure it out...


I've done some research...

and there will be more development

That is weak.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

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post Jul 21 2005, 06:44 AM
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post Jul 21 2005, 10:19 AM
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QUOTE (sj914 @ Jul 20 2005, 11:53 PM)
I thought you couldn't cover your headlights with a lense unless it came that way.

Don't give up so easily! I'm trying to figure out how to get a March F3000 licenced for the street and you want to give up over headlight covers? You've got to try harder than that. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

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post Jul 21 2005, 10:26 AM
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I was thinking of doing this... I had an idea to spray the inside of the pod assy black, and just put a sheet of plexiglas over the front. How are you planning to protect the back of the assembly from road grime? Plexi would not be a lens so it shouldn't be a problem right? It also wouldn't ruin the projection pattern of the HID.
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post Jul 21 2005, 10:30 AM
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way cool!

like the 914 drawings motortrend did last year...could be cool! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jul 21 2005, 10:30 AM
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Sweet! Once the design is done I bet you could sell those. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Jul 21 2005, 11:36 AM
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I know a guy locally with a plastic vaccuum mold. We could smooth out the lense and use it as a mold so you'd have all the right contour but no distortion.
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post Jul 21 2005, 12:09 PM
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What are you planning on doing for front turn signals? I was thinking a small amber LED cluster would still fit nicely in the bucket. How are you rigging up the aim adjustments? Can't wait to see them in the car!
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post Jul 21 2005, 12:39 PM
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Ahh...

Add me to the list of foks planning that same mod.
Happy to see someone else making some progress.
Looks very nice so far.
So what was the source for those HIDs?
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post Jul 21 2005, 12:51 PM
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Mike,

That sounds great, I considered forming new lenses. My plan is to have the original lenses modified so I can keep the original shape and seal. A fellow member is experimenting with filling in the "flutes" and maybe mold crystal clear lenses. I was going to dremel the features but that takes some skill and a good eye. I've seen how "craftsman" fix distored jet plane canopies under an optical grid. "Clear enough" is good for this application.

Y'all might want to try PIAA x1100's, the bodies might be smaller. I was going to use them but want to stick with as much German or OEM parts as I can. The Hellas DE Xenon are aftermarket, fully sealed ,and designed for "new" applications. Not cheap but I'll bet you can find similar parts in several German sedans. A production version or kit is always possible, just not in the schedule yet.
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post Jul 21 2005, 12:56 PM
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I was thinking saw off the seal and use the new vac molded piece over it.
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post Jul 21 2005, 12:59 PM
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I hate to be a wet blanket.. but how are you going to keep the factory 914 clear lenses from melting?????

It will be cool looking if it works!!!!
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