HID headlights in the pods for Neo914, Pop-up headlights are not in the plans.. Options

[neo914-6]

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:

[neo914-6]

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.